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A Seafaring Viking Queen
Many of us are no doubt familiar with the Vikings - early medieval seafaring warrior traders from Scandinavia - and their colorful history. The lore of the Vikings has gained popularity in recent years as a result of the critically acclaimed series of the same name,...
Captain Mary Parker Converse: A Trailblazer in Maritime History
Since I am a historian, this blog will center in on the prominent women throughout history that have made contributions to the maritime community. As I am a graduate of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, I felt it only fitting for Kings Pointer and Captain Mary Parker...
Challenges Faced by Women in the Maritime Industry: Overcoming Obstacles
This article was published in BP's July 2016 issue of Horizon Magazine. I’ve been with BP since 2002. Since then, I’ve held field-based roles in Colorado, New Mexico, the Gulf of Mexico and Angola, and spent extensive time in the field in West Texas, Republic of...
Step Up and Stand In – How to Advocate for Your Development
Sometimes moving your development forward can be a bit like jumping on a moving sidewalk or a ski lift. You have to line yourself up and pick up the pace before you can jump on board, and for many of us, those moments can be a bit jarring. We’ve all heard that our...
From Disney to Drillships: What I learned about Public Speaking
If you are 0.001% of the human population, you absolutely love public speaking. For the rest of us humans, we tolerate it ONLY if necessary. 'Use what you've got.' But for those of us who want to go places and for those who are ready and willing to stand out, we must...
Featured Sea Stories
Process Operator Dorthe Holmkvist
From an offshore platform in the North Atlantic, Dorthe Holmkvist, a native of Nørresundby, Denmark, shares an important lesson learned. Twenty-four years ago in Nørresundby, Denmark, a local paper advertised opportunities for engineers to work offshore. Dorthe...
ROV Pilot LaRae Davies
From hunting for buried treasure to searching around subsea structures, LaRae Davies has an adventurous career. Since the 1850's, treasure hunters from around the world have sought out the 140-acre, tree covered Oak Island on the south shore of Nova Scotia. The...
Strategic Transformation & Innovations Manager Kristen Levin
From Bossier City, Louisiana, Kristen Levin is the 'Sherlock Holmes of Hydrocarbons,' inspecting vessels to provide solutions in eliminating contaminants. On Kristen Levin's desk in Shreveport, Louisiana, sits a picture of a woman in dirty coveralls and blonde locks...
Commercial Fishing Boat & Yacht Master, Captain Alexia Tisdale
Captain Alexia Tisdale thrives on the water, embracing the challenges while building her resilience. When Alexia Tisdale from Anchorage, Alaska, is not fly fishing off the coast of the Kenai Peninsula, she operates a 30-ton, recreational yacht from Seattle, Washington...
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...
Navigate Your Career
Women With Energy Summit 2018
Women Offshore invites you to attend the Women with Energy Summit 2018. Connect with energy professionals and expand your professional development in the offshore energy sector. The Offshore Energy Center (OEC) Society and the Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig Museum &...
That Rascally Job Hunt
Looking for a job in the marine industries is nothing like it once was. Job seekers are harder pressed to find work, while getting any interaction from companies.  Knowing I might be dating myself like an old salt, I freelanced a few times and worked for companies...
Women’s Energy Network Scholarship for High School Senior Girls
Women Offshore is proud to connect you with the Women’s Energy Network of Houston and their 2018 Academic Scholarship Program. Founded in 1994, the Women’s Energy Network's (WEN) mission is to develop programs that provide networking opportunities and foster the...
13 Reasons Why Your Resume is an #EpicFail & How to Fix it!
Too many candidates dread the thought of working on a resume. Typically, this fear is the reason why so many resumes are poorly crafted. People often don't know where to start or what to say, yet interestingly enough, make the same mistakes. Therefore, if you're...
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,...
Podcast
LT ALICE BEITTEL- NOAA CORPS, EPISODE 159
In today’s episode, Christine talks with Lieutenant Junior Grade (Lt. j.g) Alice Beittel, who is a commissioned officer for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Corps (NOAA Corps), currently serving as the Advanced Survey Technology Officer at the NOAA...
DR. JOY PEDERSEN – CLARITY ENNEAGRAM COACHING, EPISODE 158
In today’s episode, Christine talks with Dr. Joy Pedersen about Enneagram and how it can help you better understand yourself and work with other teammates. Dr. Pedersen has experience working with individuals and teams to manage change, transition, growth, loss,...
REBECCA AND HEATHER – THE CALL OF THE SEA, EPISODE 157
In today's episode, Christine talks with Rebbeca Johnson and Heather Richard, shares their passion and experience of sailing and how they got to be where they are today. They share about working with the Call of the Sea, which is an educational non-profit that...
JENNY CANDELARIA AND LEARNING TO LEAN IN, EPISODE 156
In today’s episode, Christine speaks with JL Candelaria, Creative Director and Silk Bracelet Maker for Pretty by JL. Jenny shares her heart on learning to lean into life and her journey through motherhood. She shares about a hard time in her life when she was trying...
MEET CGIS DIRECTOR JEREMY GAUTHIER, EPISODE 155
In today's episode, Ally Cedeno has Mr. Jeremy R. Gauthier, Director of the Coast Guard Investigative Service, on the show. We wanted everyone to meet the new Director of the Coast Guard Investigative Service and to revisit what happens when you make a report to the...
ALLY AND CHRISTINE: COMMUNICATION SKILLS TO LEVEL UP IN THE WORKPLACE, EPISODE 154
In today's episode, Ally and Christine discuss communication skills and how to use them to level up the workplace. They give great advice on how to listen well, receive feedback, and have successful conversations. Â These are excellent reminders of how to handle your...
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