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A BBC Conversation: ‘Diving into the Past’
Seven-thousand kilometers. That's the distance that separate two women, their dive tanks and their insatiable dedication to the history of once-forgotten marine relics. Sarah Ward and Pornnatcha 'Jo' Sankhaprasit are two women who stand at either end of a very small,...
Shining a Light on Offshore Life: Insights from Amanda Barlow
Women Offshore connected with Author and Wellsite Geologlist, Amanda Barlow, to discuss her latest book: An Inconvenient Life. Australian-born, Amanda Barlow, worked as a geologist onshore for 16 years before taking her career offshore to become a wellsite geologist...
Overcoming Impostor Syndrome in the Maritime Industry
Don’t Despair! Imposter syndrome offshore, have you ever felt that? “Apart from serial narcissists, super low achievers, and outright crazies, no one is immune to the self-doubt that feeds the Impostor Syndrome.” Well, thank goodness that Forbes’ Contributor,...
A Call to Action: How to Advocate for Women in the Maritime Industry
If you've been around our site, you probably recognize this statistic: women make up less than 4% of the offshore workforce. Women Offshore is here to change that and advocating for women offshore As a team of contributors, with a combined total of 65 years working on...
Why Diversity in Maritime Matters: Benefits of an Inclusive Industry
We all probably know at least one person who becomes irate at the idea of companies making an active effort to diversify. This is due to the idea that diversification has a tendency to be demonized as a threat to job security or personal progress to those in the...
Exploring the Depths: The Story of Submarine Pilot Dr. Cindy Lee Van Dover
It is 5:30 a.m. in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, in Flemish Pass Basin of Newfoundland’s Grand Banks. The first sunlight that North America will see that day comes up over the horizon and skims the water, turning the ocean shades of tangerine and peach. On this...
Featured Sea Stories
Patricia Varela’s Daring Career as a Geologist
From Caracas, Venezuela, meet geologist Patricia Varela. If you’ve ever thought about the oil and gas industry, you already know that you can’t just go willy-nilly digging holes in the ground. In this regard, Patricia Varela is mission critical in deciding where to...
Protecting Marine Mammals Offshore with Meadhbh Quinn
A zoology student found a career offshore. If you’ve ever seen the show Vikings, you know exactly what Wicklow County, Ireland, looks like, as it was filmed there. Vibrant green hills and valleys give way to crescent bays that welcome the Irish Sea. Its easterly...
Radio Operator Maria Quiteria Rego Thrives Offshore
Radio Operator sounds reductive. Why not call her a "Communications Expert? or an "International Relations Coordinator?" With all the communications Maria Quiteria Rego is responsible for as a radio operator offshore, a more dignified title is necessary. Whatever you...
In the Galley with Chief Cook Melissa McCartney
Melissa McCartney’s passion for the food industry led her to share the culinary arts with others. In 2016, Melissa McCartney was happily working as an instructor and high school recruiter at the Le Cordon Bleu in Miami. A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America,...
Rosie the Driller
On a drilling rig in the North Sea, Rosie Hutchins stood in the derrick. The derrick is a tower-like framework that supports the hoisting equipment that raises and lowers drill pipe. Rosie was strapped into a harness on a platform in the derrick called the monkey...
Navigator of the Flying Cloud, Eleanor Creesy
Using the latest scientific data and navigation techniques that most others ignored, Eleanor Creesy broke records on board the Flying Cloud during the Gold Rush. In the 1850’s, American women did not have the rights that they have today; no rights to property, wages...
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One Year of Making Waves
365 days ago, Women Offshore set out to change our world by uniting both our fellow female mariners and offshore energy sector colleagues. That was just the beginning and we can't wait to show you what's next! Exactly one year ago, we launched our website to support...
UNITE – Agenda Posted! Register For Our First Event!
Women Offshore is pleased to announce our very first event, where Women Offshore UNITE! We invite women who work or have worked on the water in the maritime and offshore energy industries to gather in Houston, Texas! On July 25th, 2017, Women Offshore was launched to...
Women on the Water Conference 2018 – SAVE THE DATE!
Save the date for the 10th Annual Women on the Water Conference, hosted by Maine Maritime Academy in partnership with the Maritime Administration, on November 1-3, 2018. Coming up later this year at Maine Maritime Academy is the 10th Annual Women on the Water...
Are You the Next Harbor Pilot in Florida?
Over the next ten years, many of the nation's maritime pilots will retire. Qualified mates can fill these soon to be available roles. Today, Women Offshore explores how to become a harbor pilot in the State of Florida.A maritime pilot is the pinnacle of the maritime...
Running in Place to Move Forward
Running is soul work for me. Long runs are the best – feeling the wind on my face, stretching my legs, pushing myself, perhaps seeing a new city. No music and not just for exercise. Running is my meditation and my time alone when I can just be and think… or,...
Perfect is BORING, Choose GRIT
Below, Women Offshore's Rep, Elyse Knudsen, shares a recap of the 2018 HERWorld Energy Forum.Who wants to be perfect anyway? I am not perfect and don’t want to be. I make mistakes, and I don’t always have the right answer. Instead of aiming for perfection, I strive to...
Podcast
BALANCING GENDER BIAS WITHIN THE PROMOTION PROCESS – JENNY JOHNSON, EPISODE 168
In today’s episode, Christine MacMillan speaks with Jenny Johnson, Founder and CEO of Maritime Inclusion Partners, about the presentation she gave on "Balancing Gender Bias within the Promotion Process in the Offshore Environment" at the Women Offshore Inclusion...
FROM SAILING TO CAPTAIN TO HEAD OF CUSTOMER SUCCESS AT MM-SEAS, ALLY SPEAKS WITH SARAH HIRSCH, EPISODE 167
In today's episode, Ally speaks with Sarah Hirsch, the newly appointed Head of Customer Success at MM-SEAS, the go-to provider for the Coast Guard licensing software. From sailing roots to becoming a Captain, she shares her sea stories and how she is trying to make...
CHRISTINE SHARES HER STORY OF FINDING HER VOICE THROUGH NON-CONSENT, EPISODE 166
In today’s episode, Christine speaks about finding her voice while experiencing non-consent when she was younger. She shares how important it is to find your voice and how you can achieve this. Unfortunately for most women+ working offshore some sort of unwanted...
SNEAK PEEK OF THE WOMEN OFFSHORE INCLUSION SUMMIT 2023, EPISODE 165
With the Inclusion Summit 1 week away, we wanted to give you a sneak peek of our Inclusion Summit. Inclusion refers to the practice of creating an environment where all individuals, regardless of their background, identity, abilities, or characteristics, are treated...
CHIEF ENGINEER NELLIE TORMALA SHARES HER STORY, EPISODE 164
In today's episode, Christine speaks with Nellie Tormala as she shares her story of how she found her authentic self. Nellie shares how she first came to the sea to isolate and run from her true identity as a woman. She shares about her transgender journey and how it...
SCI – PHIL AND CHRISTINE DISCUSS RESILIENCE, EPISODE 163
In today's episode, Christine speaks with Philip C. Schifflin and Christine Brunson from the Seamen's Church Institute about what they do and resilience. They discuss how they help during devastating times and when mariners need support. They highlight that resilience...
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