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Announcing a NEW Deputy Pilot, Captain Dana Ryan!
We are pleased to announce that there is a new deputy in town! Captain Dana Ryan was the top test taker on the Florida pilot exam for the Port of West Palm Beach! From a young age, Captain Dana Ryan from Jupiter, Florida, wanted to be the captain of her own boat. As a...
Chief Officer Christy Pekara
A chief mate on a container ship, Seattle native Christy Pekara has her eyes set on becoming the first female captain on her vessel. Christy Pekara's love for the water stemmed from her childhood. She grew up in the Cascade Foothills of Washington State, swimming...
Marine Control Room Operator, Second Officer Lucy Faulkner
From diving and fishing off her family's boat to working on an offshore installation, Lucy Faulkner thrives on the water. Guided by her father who taught her safety at sea from a young age, Lucy Faulkner spent her weekends fishing and diving off her family's charter...
Senior Mudlogger Laura McFalls
Working in retail, Laura McFalls longed for a new purpose and career path. Little did she know at the time, a jump into the energy industry would lead her to a life offshore, sometimes hundreds of miles away from land. Laura McFalls, from Reston, Virginia, just...
First Assistant Marine Engineer Marissa Cap
A role model on the water, Marissa Cap is a first assistant engineer on board an oil tanker who champions women in the industry. Marissa Cap graduated from Massachusetts Maritime Academy with a Bachelor’s Degree in Marine Engineering and a USCG Unlimited 3rd Assistant...
Doing Their Part: Sadie O. Horton and the Coastwise Mariners in WWII
By 1942, during what would later be referred to as the “Second Happy Time”, German U-boats sank more tonnage than the United States could produce. Lurking off the Eastern seaboard, U-boats were a real threat to our ability to ship finished goods and raw material to...
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STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering, & Maritime?
In a 2015 report from the US State Department of Commerce, STEM-related (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics) careers grew six times faster from 2005-2015 than non-STEM careers. It only makes sense that this trend will continue. We consider careers like...
A Letter From The Editor
"You are allowed to be, both a masterpiece and a work in progress, simultaneously." - Sophia Bush Our readership at Women Offshore is comprised of an incredibly diverse collection of professionals - men, women, mothers, fathers, captains, geologists, engineers, mates,...
Working Offshore as a New Mom
New moms can work offshore. Yes, you read that right! From her pregnancy to her renewed offshore career, read one offshore worker’s journey here.
2017 Women On Water Conference
Join us at an upcoming event! The Great Lakes Maritime Academy and Northwestern Michigan College, with support from the Maritime Administration, will host the ninth annual Women On The Water Conference from October 26th to the 28th. This conference provides cadets,...
Responding to Gender Adversity: Is Anger the Answer?
Having worked offshore, I can confidently say that gender adversity is a very real challenge for women at sea. More often than not, my first reaction is to get angry when someone says something inappropriate. But, are there situations when anger may not be the best...
An African Whale’s Tail
Based on the title of this article, you may think we are going to tell you a story about the whales who frequent Africa's coast. Or that we are about to tell you some incredible stories of how, during the summer months, humpback whales leave the cold waters of...
Podcast
SHEILA LAFLEUR – PRESIDENT / EXECUTIVE RECRUITER ON THE JOB MARKET, EPISODE 150
In today’s episode, Ally Cedeno speaks with the President and Executive Recruiter at Trackline Search Partners, Sheila LaFleur. As an Unlimited Master Mariner with extensive maritime and transportation recruitment expertise, Sheila has keen insight into full desk...
CORINNE BENDERSKY – WHAT IT’S LIKE TO WORK IN A MALE DOMINATED WORLD, EPISODE 149
In today’s episode, Christine MacMillan speaks with Corinne Bendersky, a Professor and Area Chair of Management and Organizations who specializes in workplace conflict, status, justice, diversity, and inclusion in teams and organizations. Her research contributes not...
JEFF AVERY- A MAN’S VIEW OF SASH AT SEA, EPISODE 148
In today’s episode, Christine MacMillan speaks with Jeff Avery. Jeff has been a mariner Chief Steward since 2008. Working on various types of vessels, from research to oil tankers, Jeff is passionate about people, morale, equality, and justice. Having visited 28...
CARI SIMON – TITLE IX ATTORNEY, EPISODE 147
In today’s episode, Christine MacMillan speaks with Cari Simon, who is one of the nation’s leading Title IX attorneys representing survivors of sexual assault, stalking, dating violence, and sexual harassment in University and K–12 settings nationwide. She is a...
JANINE NAGLE’S CAREER PATH OFFSHORE, Episode 146
In today’s episode, Ally Cedeno speaks with Janine Nagle. She was born and raised a Hawai’i girl from the island of O’ahu. She had humble beginnings growing up in the small town of Kāne’ohe. Janine spent the majority of her life in food, hospitality, and customer...
KAMI RETURNS TO SEA AFTER BECOMING A PARENT, EPISODE 145
In today’s episode, Christine MacMillan speaks with Kami Bucholz about Kami's return to sea after bringing home their son. If you haven't already, make sure you listen to episodes 142 and 144, where you hear about Kami and Heather's IVF journey and Heather's 4th...
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