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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...
Lisa Lutoff-Perlo: A Champion of Diversity
In 2014, when Lisa Lutoff-Perlo took over as CEO and President of Celebrity Cruises, she was the first and only woman to lead one of Royal Caribbean Cruises’ brands and the first and only female CEO of a publicly traded cruise line on the New York Stock Exchange....
Port Engineer Erin Vernand
During the Women In Maritime Leadership Conference this year, Women Offshore Rep, Sheila LaFleur sat down with Erin Vernand to discuss her career as a marine engineer, powering large ships all over the world. Meet Erin Vernand from sunny San Diego. Erin is a graduate...
A Mariner’s Career, Her Father’s Pride
It is not every day that a father can tag along with his daughter in her profession. It is exceptionally rare when a daughter is a professional mariner. Recently, a father joined his daughter on board a bulk carrier that she navigated outbound Norrköping, Sweden....
AB Seaman Haley Brady
From a family of longshoremen in Southern California, Haley Brady is making waves on a tugboat in Alaska.Meet Haley Brady from San Pedro, California. Haley earned her AB Limited and QMED credentials at Job Corps's Seamanship Program in Astoria, Oregon. Job Corp's...
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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...
Offshore Wind Farms: Blowing in the Winds of Change
Get swept up with the women working in the latest renewable energy resource sector - Offshore Wind Farms. Those that work in the Energy Sector can have a bad reputation to the environmentally-conscientious global community, as we are frequently labelled, 'The...
Self-Care: It’s the Little Things That Count
The pace of offshore life in operations can be exhausting. The shifts are long and require intense focus for days on end. You are also away from your family and friends for days and weeks at a time.The spaces are enclosed, and sometimes feel prison-like. Once, I had a...
Why are there Still so Few Women in Leadership Roles?
A conversation with Sheryl Sandberg and Fortune addressing women in leadership & bias in the workplace.
Build Your Resume like a Bacon Cheeseburger
One of my favorite things about my job as a Human Resources Executive Recruiter is reviewing the resumes of candidates I screen, prior to providing advice on how to enhance their overall presentation. My insight is generally well-received and appreciated by those I...
Sea Sisters, A Maritime Community for Women
Women Offshore is pleased to showcase Sea Sisters; an online community for women in the maritime industry! Women Offshore connected with Elizabeth Simenstad, to discuss what brought her to the industry and how she became the Founder of Sea Sisters. Elizabeth started...
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HILLARY AND THE CONFIDENCE CODE, EPISODE 152
In today’s episode, Christine MacMillan speaks with Hillary Sprague, a mother of two, educator, and women offshore podcast listener. She's a giant fan of all the inspiring guests and an ally to all the listeners supporting the Women Offshore mission. Hillary and...
ALLY CEDENO – TIPS FOR PUBLIC SPEAKING, EPISODE 151
In today’s episode, Ally Cedeno speaks about tips to help with public speaking. Ally has the honor of speaking at California Maritime Academy at their graduation. She goes over public speaking lessons she has learned and tips that have helped her over the years. She...
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...
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