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Trailblazer Feature: Spyridoula Zova
From First Responder to Offshore Paramedic, Following the Call Beyond Fear Spyridoula Zova’s career didn’t begin with a long-term plan or a childhood dream of emergency medicine. It began on the side of a road. As a first-year Business Administration student in...
Women Offshore Welcomes Resolve Marine as a Corporate Supporter
Houston, TX — Women Offshore is proud to welcome Resolve Marine as its newest Corporate Supporter, marking a meaningful engagement focused on advancing equity, safety, and workforce sustainability across the maritime and offshore industries. Headquartered in Fort...
Career Moves and Risks That were Absolutely Worth it
Some of the most defining career decisions feel uncomfortable in the moment they are made. Febronia (Nellie) Shigwedha, an electrician with Southey Contracting Offshore Division, reflects on the risk of entering the marine electrical field knowing she would often be...
From Deck Cadet Inspiration to ROV Pilot: The Evolving Journey of Nicole Marcer
Nicole Marcer’s path into offshore operations began with a single conversation in 2012. She met a woman working as a deck cadet, and for the first time, she saw someone who looked like her in a world she had never imagined herself entering. That moment planted a seed...
Surviving the Holidays at Sea: Finding Joy Far From Shore
For many mariners, the holiday season is not spent around a family table, beside a decorated tree, or bundled up against winter traditions. Instead, it unfolds across steel decks, long shifts, ocean horizons, and time zones that blur together. Yet even far from shore,...
Rising Through the Ranks: The Story of Christalove Agyin-Ayetse, Apprentice Deck Officer at Hafnia
Christalove Agyin-Ayetse’s journey to a life at sea began long before she ever stepped on board a vessel. It began with her father, a man who grew up in a small fishing village in Ghana with dreams of becoming a seafarer, dreams he never had the chance to pursue. His...
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
From Offshore Engineer to Executive Leader: The Trailblazing Journey of Gladys DeClouet
By Christine MacMillan | Women Offshore Blog | Podcast Episode 245 In Episode 245 of the Women Offshore Podcast, Christine MacMillan speaks with Gladys DeClouet, author of A Layered Life: Breaking Barriers as a Trailblazing Black Woman in Corporate America, about her...
Stronger Doesn’t Mean Harder: Why It’s Time to Redefine Resilience at Sea
In Episode 244 of the Women Offshore Podcast, Executive Director Liz Schmidt and Director of Career Development Christine MacMillan sit down for an open and honest conversation about resiliency—and why it may be time to rethink how we talk about it. Resilience is...
Sailing into Purpose: Phoebe Rogers on Adventure, Adversity, and Transformation at Sea
Sailing into Purpose: Phoebe Rogers on Adventure, Adversity, and Transformation at SeaBy Christine MacMillan | Women Offshore Blog | Podcast Episode 243 In Episode 243 of the Women Offshore Podcast, Christine MacMillan sits down with Phoebe Rogers—a sailor, educator,...
Charting Visibility: Andrea Tagliaferro on Yacht Femme & Women in Yachting
Charting Visibility: Andrea Tagliaferro on Yacht Femme & Women in YachtingBy Christine MacMillan | Women Offshore Blog | Podcast Episode 242 In Episode 242 of the Women Offshore Podcast, I sit down with Andrea Tagliaferro, founder of Yacht Femme, a platform born...
Navigating Change: Samantha Cibelli on Leadership, Innovation, and the Future of Maritime
Navigating Change: Samantha Cibelli on Leadership, Innovation, and the Future of Maritime By Christine MacMillan | Women Offshore Blog | Podcast Episode 241 In Episode 241 of the Women Offshore Podcast, Christine MacMillan sits down with Samantha Cibelli, Sales...
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...
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Offshore Lifestyle
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,...
Overcoming Assault: Lessons in Forgiveness and Strength for Women Offshore
Early in my career at sea, I joined an old feeder vessel in Jordan. I was on one of the smallest and oldest vessels in my company’s fleet. Due to its size, it traded in the Red Sea only between Jordan, Egypt and Saudi Arabia. I was a bit nervous before joining because...
Little Red Boat on the Equator
My career at sea started a few years ago when I was working as a pool deck supervisor on a cruise ship off the coast of Australia. During my time on board, I was inspired by the bridge officers to return to school to study navigation with the goal of one day becoming...
Learning from the Worst Mistake in My Maritime Career
Let's talk about failure. Can you remember a time in your life when you totally, utterly, completely screwed up? I am often asked why I switched from sailing on oil tankers to research vessels. The roundabout answer is that I was unhappy. The simple answer is that I...
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