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Second Officer Jessica Aberle
Meet Jessica Aberle from Warner Robins, Georgia. Jessica graduated from the US Merchant Marine Academy and currently holds a US Coast Guard Second Mate License for working on unlimited tonnage vessels. Jessica is on our team at WomenOffshore and we sat down with her...
Exploring the Depths: The Story of Submarine Pilot Dr. Cindy Lee Van Dover
It is 5:30 a.m. in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, in Flemish Pass Basin of Newfoundland’s Grand Banks.  The first sunlight that North America will see that day comes up over the horizon and skims the water, turning the ocean shades of tangerine and peach. On this...
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...
Chief Officer Mihlanda Curameng
Meet Mihlanda Curameng from Maddela, Quirino in the Philippines. Mihlanda graduated from the Philippine College of Science and Technology with a Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation and now holds a Chief Mate License for working on vessels of unlimited...
Marine Engineer Joanne Rydzewski
Joanne Rydzewski is from Floral Park, NY and currently works as a Third Assistant Marine Engineer for a major drilling contractor. She graduated from State University of New York (SUNY) Maritime, and holds a Second Assistant Engineer's License for working on steam and...
Podcast
Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday, Episode 79
Giving Tuesday is an Opportunity to Give Back Women Offshore is a 501(c)(3) supporting a diverse workforce on the water. On this podcast, founder Ally Cedeno talks about Giving Tuesday. Women Offshore works hard to support so many in the community, and donations go a...
Trans Women are Women – Meet Kim Asher, Episode 78
Let's talk about the importance of representation and visibility. At the Women Offshore Conference, LGBTQIA+ members took the stage. The LGBTQIA+ panel discussion was a space for mariners who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning,...
Navigating Pregnancy, Episode 77
Being pregnant while working offshore creates unique challenges to consider. On this podcast, Jais Curry, our director of community outreach is back to discuss considerations before becoming pregnant when working offshore and things to think about after you find out...
Female Midshipmen from USMMA Speak Out: Advocating for Safer Maritime Education, Episode 76
Female midshipmen from USMMA raise their voices for change around female cadets in maritime. This episode contains content that may be alarming to some listeners. We advise listener and reader discretion. We do our best to hold these topics with sincerity, and we hope...
Women Offshore Conference 2021, Episode 75
We are excited to talk about our upcoming annual conference week on this podcast. Women Offshore is a 501(c)(3) supporting a diverse workforce off the water. Ally Cedeno, the founder of Women Offshore, is joined by Jais Curry, our director of community outreach, to...
Ghost Ship of Northumberland Strait, Episode 74
In 1900, a group of sailors raced towards a ship in distress only to see it vanish. The Northumberland Strait separates Prince Edward Island from New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, Over 200 years ago, a ghost ship in Northumberland Strait was described as a beautiful...
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