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Standing the Watch: Navigating Motherhood and a Maritime Career
When Women Offshore Director of Career Programs, Christine MacMillan, received a call to support a ship conversion project in Houma, Louisiana, she didn’t hesitate to step back aboard. Nearly nine years had passed since her steel-toed boots last hit a steel deck. The...
Women Offshore Named 2025 Mentorloop Impact Award Winner
This article was originally published by Mentorloop and is reposted here. Women Offshore is honored to be recognized as the 2025 Mentorloop Impact Award Winner. Original post: https://mentorloop.com/customers/women-offshore/ Women Offshore is a global network of...
Women Offshore Celebrates a Powerful 8th Annual Conference
Honoring Leaders, Emerging Voices, and a Community Anchored in Purpose Houston, TX — October 10, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The 8th Annual Women Offshore Conference brought together maritime professionals, students, and industry allies for two days of connection,...
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...
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...
Featured Sea Stories
Navigating Love Offshore
AT SEA, THE RULES ARE DIFFERENT, BUT THE HEART DOESN’T ALWAYS LISTEN. There’s a saying that’s echoed across docks, vessels, and rig corridors for decades: “Don’t fish off the company pier.” It’s a colloquial warning about engaging in romantic relationships in the...
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...
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
Sailing Strong: Andrew Bruhl on Building Health and Wellness Offshore
Sailing Strong: Andrew Bruhl on Building Health and Wellness Offshore By Christine MacMillan | Women Offshore Blog | Podcast Episode 240 In Episode 240 of the Women Offshore Podcast, Christine MacMillan sits down with Andrew Bruhl, mariner-turned-entrepreneur and...
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...
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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...
Deepwater Dames: For the Love of 2nd Base
The 3-day, 60-mile, Susan G. Komen walk is grueling. Two crews competed to complete the walk first. From building gingerbread houses with the crew to epic custom birthday cakes, Aramark Camp Boss Michelle Yelovina always brings something special to the ships she...
How to Improve Sleep Offshore: Techniques for Women Working at Sea
How to fall asleep and stay asleep - a yogic hack. When you’re offshore, your ability to fall asleep and stay asleep is dramatically impacted. Let me share some sleep tips for offshore workers. The 12 hour shifts, the night shifts, the changes of shifts half-way...
Boosting Self-Confidence for Women in the Maritime Industry
Let’s talk about self-confidence for women offshore to achieve your goals. Think of your life as the vessel, and you have “the conn,” meaning you are in control of your vessel. What you’re not in control of are the adverse effects on the vessel; winds, currents,...
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