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Facilities Engineer Alli Johnson
Meet Alli Johnson from Dallas, Texas. Alli has a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Texas Tech University and is a Facilities Engineer, in a commissioning process engineer role for a large offshore hook-up and commissioning campaign in Angola, Africa. Her...
Second Mate Max Kantor
Meet Max Kantor from Huntington Beach, California. Max is a graduate of California Maritime Academy, where she earned a Bachelor's Degree in Marine Transportation and a USCG Unlimited Tonnage Third Mate License. For almost 7 years, Max has worked on the water. She has...
Environmental Officer Angela Sampson
Meet Angela Sampson from Plymouth, Massachusetts. Angela has a Bachelor's Degree from Massachusetts Maritime Academy in Marine Safety and Environmental Protection, as well as a Master's Degree from University of Edinburgh in Scotland in Environmental Sustainability....
Assistant Drilling Supervisor Kamia Craveiro
Meet Kamia Espirito Santo Craveiro from Luanda, Angola. Kamia has a Master's Degree in Geological and Mining Engineering and currently works in the offshore Angolan oilfields. As an Assistant Drilling and Completion Supervisor, Kamia assists the Drilling and...
Deckhand Kate Geister
Meet Kate Geister from Frankfort, Michigan. Kate works as a deckhand on an expeditionary cruise ship that travels from the United States to Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama, and Belize. As a deckhand, Kate is an expert line handler for docking and undocking her vessel. ...
Captain Sondra Kilian
Meet Captain Sondra Kilian from Charleston, South Carolina. Captain Sondra has a Bachelor's Degree in Vessel Operations and Technology from Maine Maritime Academy. She currently holds a 1600GT/3000GT Master's License Upon Oceans and an Officer Endorsement of Master...
Podcast
Ghost Ship Stories with Christine MacMillan, Episode 123
Today on the podcast, with Halloween around the corner Christine MacMillan shares some spooky ghost ship stories. Make sure to give it a listen to hear some interesting facts about the S.S. Ourang Medan and the abandoned ship: The Mary Celeste in 1972. She talks...
Meet Consultant Kate McKenna, Episode 122
TODAY ON THE PODCAST, CHRISTINE MACMILLAN TALKS WITH SUPPLY CHAIN AND NETWORK OPERATIONS CONSULTANT KATE MCKENNA! Kate McKenna is a 2014 graduate of the United States Merchant Marine Academy who has been driven by her love of world traveling and desire for diverse...
Meet Chief Engineer Angela Bueno, Episode 121
Today on the podcast, Christine MacMillan talks with Chief Engineer Angela Bueno. Angela was the 2021 Wave Maker Award winner! Angela Bueno joins us from her home in Charlotte, NC. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering from Massachusetts Maritime...
Learning from Birit Buhr, Episode 120
Meet Birit Buhr, a chemical engineer who found her way into the offshore wind industry and has become a leading expert in cathodic protection systems! Birit holds an AMPP certificate as a specialist in the field and is responsible for corrosion protection strategy and...
Meet Jackie DeFreitas from American Petroleum Institute, Episode 119
In episode 119, Christine chats with Jackie DeFreitas about her role in the American Petroleum Institute (API), the only trade association representing all segments of America's oil and gas industry. Jackie graduated with a B.S. in International Business from Old...
Sal Mercogliano on What’s up with Shipping, Episode 118
In episode 118, Christine interviews Dr. Sal Mercogliano about the importance of history and what it was like to start his Youtube channel in an effort to share more about the history of the maritime industry. Sal is currently Chair of the Department of History,...
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