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The Bucket List Crew: Why More Mariners Are Choosing Purpose Over Partying
The Bucket List Crew: Why More Mariners Are Choosing Purpose Over Partying In today’s maritime industry, a new kind of crew is capturing attention—the Bucket List Crew. This viral trend among yacht and offshore crew members is about choosing life experiences over...
Spotlight on Klaudia: Bridging Offshore Energy, Security, and Diplomacy
Women Offshore is proud to highlight Klaudia Maciata, our Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) Ambassador, whose career spans offshore operations, renewable energy, and international security. Her work at the intersection of these fields reflects both the evolving nature...
Navigating the Welfare Waters: ISWAN’s 2024 Annual Review for Yacht Crew
The International Seafarers’ Welfare & Assistance Network (ISWAN) has released its Welfare of Yacht Crew 2024 Annual Review, revealing new insights into the challenges faced by yacht crew and the industry’s responsibility to drive change (iswan.org.uk). Key...
What would you do? Insights and Advice from Women Offshore
Disclaimer: The following blog post discusses sensitive topics related to inappropriate behavior, harassment, and bullying experienced in the maritime industry. These subjects can be triggering for some readers. Please proceed with caution and remember that if you or...
Tall Ships America Announces New Grant and Scholarship Requirements and Strategic Partnership with Women Offshore Foundation
Tall Ships America Announces New Grant and Scholarship Requirements and Strategic Partnership with Women Offshore Foundation
Breaking Barriers: The Inspiring Journey of Commander Pawlak-Zientarska
Breaking Barriers: The Inspiring Journey of Commander Pawlak-Zientarska, Poland’s First Female Commander in the Coastal Border Guard In the maritime world, leadership is often defined by skill, courage, and resilience. For Commander Pawlak-Zientarska, the first...
Featured Sea Stories
Leading the Wave: Ana Čalić’s Vision for a Sustainable Boating Industry
By Christine MacMillan | Women Offshore Blog | Podcast Episode 239 In Episode 239 of the Women Offshore Podcast, Christine MacMillan sits down with Ana Čalić—a dynamic leader in the boating industry, and a passionate advocate for sustainability, diversity, and...
From Refineries to Riverways: How Erika Shanley is Charting a Course to Pilotage
When Erika Shanley earned her Unlimited Radar Endorsement earlier this summer, she celebrated more than a certification. It was proof of years of grit, balancing 28-day hitches, studying late into the night, and showing her three kids what resilience really looks...
Navigating the Depths: Hayley Adlam’s Uncharted Path in Offshore Engineering
Navigating the Depths: Hayley Adlam’s Uncharted Path in Offshore Engineering
Spotlight on Klaudia: Bridging Offshore Energy, Security, and Diplomacy
Women Offshore is proud to highlight Klaudia Maciata, our Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) Ambassador, whose career spans offshore operations, renewable energy, and international security. Her work at the intersection of these fields reflects both the evolving nature...
Fraser Flight and the Global Solo Challenge
Fraser Flight, a Zimbabwean-born Sailor, is on his way to become the first person from this small landlocked country to sail around the world, alone, with no outside assistance and without stopping. With 11 years in the professional maritime industry and a lifetime of...
Steady Success of Christalove Agyin-Ayetse
What looks like steady successes compounding over time can feel like a long, slow climb during the process. Christalove Agyin-Ayetse is a proud Ghanaian from the Fante tribe who helped fulfill her father's dream of becoming a merchant mariner. During this interview,...
Navigate Your Career
Amy Liddell – When Everything Goes Awry In The Best Way Possible, Episode 220
In the latest Women Offshore episode, Christine interviews Amy Liddell, a dedicated maritime recruitment specialist who is passionate about connecting top talent with the maritime industry's leading companies. Amy talks about moving from a theater/dance student to a...
FROM SPACEX TO MARITIME ADVOCACY: THE INSPIRING CAPTAIN LINDSAY PRICE, EPISODE 212
On today's podcast, we have Captain Lindsay M. Price, the Director of Advocacy at the Women Offshore Foundation. Currently, she captains a SpaceX vessel, bringing with her over 18 years of maritime experience. A SUNY Maritime College graduate, she has held various...
UNLOCKING SUCCESS: THE POWER OF ASKING THE RIGHT QUESTIONS, EPISODE 209
In this heartfelt and insightful episode of the Women Offshore podcast, Christine dives deep into the art of asking the right questions at the right time, depending on your familiarity with someone and the stage of your relationship. Christine explains the 4 types of...
WOULD YOU LET YOUR DAUGHTER JOIN THE MARITIME INDUSTRY? EPISODE 200
We're thrilled to mark our 200th episode milestone at Women Offshore with a special discussion you won't want to miss! Join our Women Offshore team, Ally Cedeno, Cassi Laskowski, and Christine MacMillan, as they dive deep into a question that sparks curiosity and...
THE ONLY WOMAN ON DECK: HEAR CASSIE MEAD’S BOLD ADVENTURES AT SEA, EPISODE 198
Join us on this inspiring episode of Women Offshore as we sit down with Women Offshore Ambassador Cassie Mead, a maritime professional who has made a remarkable journey from a small rural community in New Zealand to a successful career at sea. Cassie discovered her...
FROM SEA CAPTAIN TO INNOVATOR: THE STORY OF CAPTAIN AYSE ASLI BASAK, EPISODE 197
On today's podcast, we have the Turkey Women Offshore Ambassador, Captain Ayse Asli Basak, on the show. Ayse shares with Christine about her journey working offshore and now what her current ashore career life looks like. Ayse Asli Basak is a seasoned maritime...
Podcast
Leading the Wave: Ana Čalić’s Vision for a Sustainable Boating Industry
By Christine MacMillan | Women Offshore Blog | Podcast Episode 239 In Episode 239 of the Women Offshore Podcast, Christine MacMillan sits down with Ana Čalić—a dynamic leader in the boating industry, and a passionate advocate for sustainability, diversity, and...
Navigating the Depths: Hayley Adlam’s Uncharted Path in Offshore Engineering
Navigating the Depths: Hayley Adlam’s Uncharted Path in Offshore Engineering
Fraser Flight and the Global Solo Challenge
Fraser Flight, a Zimbabwean-born Sailor, is on his way to become the first person from this small landlocked country to sail around the world, alone, with no outside assistance and without stopping. With 11 years in the professional maritime industry and a lifetime of...
Steady Success of Christalove Agyin-Ayetse
What looks like steady successes compounding over time can feel like a long, slow climb during the process. Christalove Agyin-Ayetse is a proud Ghanaian from the Fante tribe who helped fulfill her father's dream of becoming a merchant mariner. During this interview,...
Episode 235: Catching Up With Miriam Anthony
Miriam "Mimi" Anthony is no stranger to the Women Offshore Podcast. She joins Christine behind the mic for a chat about the latest initiatives around the globe focused on the mental health and wellbeing of mariners. After witnessing the need in the industry, she...
The How-To of Healing: Maritime Mental Health with Pam Kern, LCSW
At Women Offshore, we’re committed to highlighting conversations that support the health, safety, and success of women in the maritime industry. In our latest podcast episode, The How-To of Healing, we welcome Pam Kern, MS, LCSW—an expert whose career bridges the gap...
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Offshore Lifestyle
AGAINST THE CURRENT: A JOURNEY OF RESILIENCE IN THE MARITIME WORLD WITH KITARA SMOLINSKI, EPISODE 193
Today on the podcast, we bring you an unforgettable speech delivered by Kitara at the Women Offshore Benefit Gala. Join us as we dive into Kitara's remarkable journey—a tale of resilience, perseverance, and the unwavering spirit...
CASSIDY PATTON AND THE ALASKA MARINE HIGHWAY SYSTEM, EPISODE 191
On today's episode, Christine gets to speak with Cassidy Patton from Ketchikan, Alaska, who grew up in a fishing community that inspired her to seek out a career at sea. She shares all about the Alaska Marine Highway System, along with diving into her interesting...
QUESTIONS WE ARE TOO AFRAID TO ASK OFFSHORE WITH MAX AND CHRISTINE, EPISODE 162
We asked YOU what questions you are too embarrassed or afraid to ask offshore. In today's episode, our Director of Career Support Programs, Christine MacMillan, and Women Offshore Ambassador Max Kantor review our questions and share their answers and experiences. They...
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...
Yoga on the Helideck
In the summer of 2020 I was kindly asked to do a double trip as Kazakhstan closed the borders. It was quite new for all of us, and everyone was affected in different ways. My best way to cope with stress is yoga. I have been practicing yoga since I was at university...
How to Stay Energized While Working Offshore: Tips for Women at Sea
As your hitch offshore goes on your energy level slowly depletes. The shifts, the demands of your job, the socializing aspects, and the lack of days off duty, they all take their toll on your sleep. It’s hard to stay focused and energized. Thankfully, there are ways...
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