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Apply Now! Kongsberg Education Program
The Women Offshore Foundation collaborated with KONGSBERG to provide sponsored training! With an extensive portfolio of innovative and integrated products and solutions, Kongsberg Maritime is a world leader in marine technology. In 2019, the Women Offshore Foundation...
Women Offshore Conference 2021, Meet the Keynotes!
Join us for our 4TH-Annual Conference on November 5th & 12th! Let's meet virtually! For the past 4 years, we have united women from around the globe to support one another in navigating careers on the water. Last year, we saw over 300 women in attendance and nearly 30...
American Maritime Unions: Who Says it’s a Man’s World?
There are three maritime officer unions in the American maritime industry; American Maritime Officers (AMO), Marine Engineers Benevolent Association (MEBA), and Master Mates and Pilots (MM&P). Of these three unions, only MEBA has a woman currently in office. Unlimited...
Navigating Pregnancy While Working Offshore: What Women Need to Know
A list of considerations before becoming pregnant offshore or in the maritime industry. First of all, I didn't ask my company ANY questions until I was pregnant. If I had to do it all again, I would have gathered information from my company before starting a family...
Save the Dates! Women Offshore Conference, November 5 & 12, 2021!
Save the dates! Join us Live Online November 5th and 12th! Our 4th-annual conference to be held virtually November 5th and 12th. Join us LIVE online for this virtual event! For the past 4 years, we have united women from around the globe to support one another in...
Anonymous Email Service for Emotional Support at Safer Waves
Sexual assault, sexual harassment or gender discrimination can be difficult to navigate. Saver Waves was set up in 2019 to provide support to merchant seafarers who have experienced sexual assault, sexual harassment or gender discrimination on board. These experiences...
Featured Sea Stories
BAD BOSSES PART II -THE MICROMANAGER, EPISODE 182
Welcome back to our Bad Bosses mini-series on the Women Offshore Podcast. From the historical figure of Captain Bligh, known for his tyrannical leadership aboard the HMS Bounty, to more contemporary tales shared by members of our own community, we're exploring the...
EPISODE 181 – BAD BOSSES, PART I CAPTAIN BLIGH
Today on the podcast, Ally is talking about bad bosses. A bad boss can turn a smooth sailing career into a journey through stormy seas of conflict. Let's be honest: it's nearly impossible to go through your career without crossing paths with at least one difficult...
EMPOWER CAREERS ON THE WATER THIS GIVING TUESDAY, EPISODE 180
In today's podcast, we discuss the Women Offshore Foundation's overarching goal and impact. The Women Offshore Foundation is dedicated to empowering women+ in the maritime industry by connecting women working on the water to a global community, providing professional...
ENHANCING LEADERSHIP WITH GRATITUDE FEATURING SHACKLETON’S STORY, EPISODE 179
As Thanksgiving approaches, we're exploring the power of gratitude in leadership. In this episode, we'll also delve into the inspiring story of Ernest Shackleton, a remarkable example of leadership in extreme circumstances. Gratitude is more than just saying 'thank...
THE DARK SIDE OF MERMAID MYTHS, EPISODE 176
In today's episode, with today being Halloween, Ally Cedeno wanted to share some interesting stories about the dark side of mermaids. In this gripping second part, she will venture into the shadowy realms of mermaid lore, shedding light on the dark and mysterious...
THE HISTORY OF MERMAIDS, EPISODE 175
In today's episode, Ally Cedeno is speaking about mermaids and dives into the rich history surrounding these mythical creatures. Join us for part 1 of this special podcast on a journey through time as we unravel the mystery and allure of mermaids. She delves deep into...
Navigate Your Career
LARKIN SHARES HER LESSONS LEARNED, EPISODE 160
In today's episode, Christine talks with Larkin Bohn about how she started her offshore career at the age of 31 and has the message, "Anything is Possible!" Starting in the gift shop department of Norwegian Cruise Lines, she fell in love with life at sea but yearned...
LT ALICE BEITTEL- NOAA CORPS, EPISODE 159
In today’s episode, Christine talks with Lieutenant Junior Grade (Lt. j.g) Alice Beittel, who is a commissioned officer for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Corps (NOAA Corps), currently serving as the Advanced Survey Technology Officer at the NOAA...
ALLY AND CHRISTINE: COMMUNICATION SKILLS TO LEVEL UP IN THE WORKPLACE, EPISODE 154
In today's episode, Ally and Christine discuss communication skills and how to use them to level up the workplace. They give great advice on how to listen well, receive feedback, and have successful conversations. These are excellent reminders of how to handle your...
What I learned from the 2022 Women Offshore Conference
I thoroughly enjoyed this year’s conference and came away, first and foremost, with the overwhelming impression that those who attended are remarkably dedicated workers and strong representatives of their respective communities. They are true assets to the industry...
Report Sexual Harassment
Women Offshore wanted to know what the USCG’s stance is on reporting sexual harassment. We asked and this is what we found out. In the past, the majority of sexual harassment incidents were investigated by company representatives and handled internally without a...
2022 Women Offshore Wave Maker Award
IT'S TIME TO SUBMIT YOUR NOMINATION! At the upcoming Women Offshore Conference, the Wave Maker Award will acknowledge someone in the Women Offshore Community for pursuing their career dreams, while supporting others in the industry. In the form below, fill out the...
Podcast
Sneak Peek! Inclusion Summit Workshop, Episode 216
Erica D’Eramo and Tanya Tarr are scheduled to present a riveting Workshop for the 3rd Annual Inclusion Summit. This in person event will help HR teams, and senior leaders build trust into their teams and cultivate an environment of inclusion and belonging. For more details visit WomenOffshore.org.
The Art of Receiving Feedback, Episode 215
This is the 215th Episode of The Women Offshore Podcast. Christine shares a secret to receiving feedback. She discusses lessons learned along her own personal journey of hearing tough feedback and separating her self-worth from other’s opinions of her and her performance. When we hear less-than-glowing criticism from others it may be hard for us to know how to forge a path forward. Listen to this podcast for more tips to hear feedback, take the nuggets of truth, and create a path to action.
Rowing for Science: Salty Science’s Epic Atlantic Victory, Episode 214
In this thrilling episode of the Women Offshore podcast, we interview the Salty Science team, the World's Toughest Row winners. We highlight the extraordinary achievements of the Salty Science team, consisting of Noelle Helder, Lauren Chantale Bégin, Isabelle Côté,...
UNLOCKING YOUR POTENTIAL: JILL RUSSELL’S PATH TO ALASKAN PILOTING, EPISODE 213
In this episode of the Women Offshore Podcast, we sit down with Jill Russell, a Marine Pilot with the Southeast Alaska Pilots' Association. Jill's journey is a testament to the power of saying "yes" to opportunities that come your way. From her beginnings on research...
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...
UNYIELDING SPIRIT: THE ADVENTURES AND WISDOM OF JESSICA HEWITT, EPISODE 211
Join Christine MacMillan as she chats with Jessica Hewitt, a 2nd mate with Hornbeck currently in Port Angeles. Jessica shares her journey, from using her Chief Mate title on this trip to surviving a hurricane, a moose car crash, and overcoming learning disabilities....
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Offshore Lifestyle
Redefining Safety Offshore: Ensuring Women’s Wellbeing at Sea
Safety, the s-word; it is everywhere in our industry. Just add the s-word and things will be good to go, right? Wrong. This methodology, using “safety” everywhere without understanding what it truly means for keeping people safe is dangerous, in itself. I want to...
A Day in the Life of a Puget Sound Pilot
Below, read a day in the life of Captain Peter Giese, a Puget Sound Pilot, and get ready for the upcoming Pilot Exam from the Washington State Board of Pilot Commissioners! "It all starts with a call from dispatch with my job assignment details. Let's say I'm...
Training at Sea to Run the World in 7 Days
It's 1600 and I am lacing up my sneakers. I head down to the lower decks where I will spend the next hour or so. No, I am not working overtime, I am going for a run. The other officers have stopped asking, “oh, are you going to run today?” Instead, they stop me...
Call Me Chief: Women’s Leadership in the Maritime Industry
One month ago, I was driving home from the airport. I had flown into San Francisco from Seattle and was headed home through Sonoma County to my mom’s house in Napa, where I would get my things together before going to work that night. I was sitting there in the...
Does Industry Humor Attract Business?
The letter 'X' in the old adage, "X marks the spot," has all but washed up, as the trendier letter 'G' has taken its place. That's right, folks! You want to find that gold? G-Spot claims to know exactly where it is and how to help you find it. Several weeks ago, I...
Coping with the Loss of a Loved One at Sea
If you were in the middle of the ocean, 1000+ miles from land, how would you cope after hearing that a loved one had passed away? A career at sea means we often miss out on life events at home. Annual events, such as birthday parties and holidays, are perhaps not as...
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