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Breaking Barriers & Building Bridges: Meet Chelsea Denig, Women Offshore Ambassador & Assistant Vessel Operations Manager
At Women Offshore, we proudly shine a light on women who are forging impactful careers in the maritime and offshore industries. Today, we’re excited to introduce one of our Ambassadors, Chelsea Denig, whose career journey, from offshore dredging to a leadership role...
Charting a Trail: Monica Candny, Breaking Barriers at Sea
At Women Offshore, we are proud to spotlight remarkable women making waves in the maritime and offshore industries. Today, we shine a light on Monica Nancy Candny, a trailblazing Third Engineer with Royal Caribbean International, and one of our dedicated Women...
5 Effective Ways to Improve Mental Health for Seafarers
5 Effective Ways to Improve Mental Health for Seafarers by Maisa Ziegler Life at sea is a unique journey filled with adventure, but it also comes with challenges that can impact mental health. Long periods away from loved ones, isolation, and high-pressure work...
2023 Women Offshore Wave Maker Award
NOMINATE FOR THE WAVE MAKER AWARD NOW! Join us in celebrating exceptional women on the water! The Women Offshore Foundation is thrilled to announce the Wave Maker Award at our 6th annual Women Offshore Conference. This accolade shines a light on a member who has...
MEET LORI STEPHENS, PART 3
Seafarers have a long reputation as resilient people who can withstand anything nature throws their way. While this may be true, they are also normal people who live in a very abnormal environment for many months at a time. They suffer from loneliness, fatigue, and...
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...
Featured Sea Stories
Ghost Ship on Fire: Ally Cedeno and April Killian Share a Haunting Tale of Northumberland Strait, Episode 222
Join Ally and special guest April Killian, US Coast Guard Reserve Officer and Licensed Deck Officer – Unlimited Tonnage, as they kick off the holiday season with a thrilling ghost story! In this episode, April recounts the chilling tale of the Ghost Ship of...
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,...
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...
UNVEILING THE DEPTHS: LARKIN BOHN’S PASSION FOR THE JOIDES RESOLUTION, EPISODE 203
Her dedication led her to create YouTube shorts about women offshore and scientific research, turning her hobby into a career. In February 2024, she joined the JOIDES Resolution Research Vessel as a Science Outreach Officer, connecting science with the public. In this...
HEATHER ENNESS: NAVIGATING OFFSHORE LIFE AS A MOM AND INSPIRING FUTURE MARINERS, EPISODE 196
On today's podcast, we have the UK Women Offshore Ambassador Heather Ennesss on the show. Heather shares with Christine about her journey working offshore and her journey at home while raising kids.Heather is also a proud member of the UK Careers at Sea Ambassadors...
SAL MERCOGLIANO ON THE RED SEA UPDATES, EPISODE 195
Christine has Dr. Sal Mercogliano on the podcast today. Sal is Chair of the Department of History, Criminal Justice, and Political Science at Campbell University. He is also an adjunct professor at the US Merchant Marine Academy and a former merchant mariner. He hosts...
Navigate Your Career
HAPPY NEW YEAR! DIVE INTO 2024 WITH ALLY AND CHRISTINE, EPISODE 184
Gain insights into the exciting initiatives Women Offshore has in store for the 2024 Career Development Program with our latest podcast episode featuring Christine and Ally! Dive into the future of career development for women in the maritime industry as they unveil a...
BOUND BY EXPERIENCE PANEL FROM THE 2023 WOMEN OFFSHORE PODCAST, EPISODE 178
In today's podcast, we have a special treat for you. We want to share with you an inspiring panel that was from our 2023 Women Offshore Conference this year. Bound by Experience: Navigating Careers Through Lifelong Connection with Admiral Mark Buzby and Maddie...
HANDLING INTERRUPTIONS WITH ERICA D’ERAMO – TWO PIERS CONSULTING, EPISODE 170
We've all seen it - a critical board meeting, brainstorming sessions, even casual team chats. A woman is making her point, laying down insights, or suggesting strategies, and suddenly, she's interrupted, cut off, or talked over, often by a male colleague. This isn't...
2023 Women Offshore Wave Maker Award
NOMINATE FOR THE WAVE MAKER AWARD NOW! Join us in celebrating exceptional women on the water! The Women Offshore Foundation is thrilled to announce the Wave Maker Award at our 6th annual Women Offshore Conference. This accolade shines a light on a member who has...
CHIEF ENGINEER NELLIE TORMALA SHARES HER STORY, EPISODE 164
In today's episode, Christine speaks with Nellie Tormala as she shares her story of how she found her authentic self. Nellie shares how she first came to the sea to isolate and run from her true identity as a woman. She shares about her transgender journey and how it...
CHRISTINE AND ALLY ON TIME MANAGEMENT, EPISODE 161
In today's episode, Ally and Christine talk about time management. They discuss how hard it is to say no and how important it is to prioritize the important things in your life. Your priorities will shift with time and that's ok. They go over ways to help you be more...
Podcast
From classroom to crew: Samantha McCririck’s journey to yachting & yoga, Episode 228
On this episode of the Women Offshore Podcast, we welcome Samantha McCririck, Chief Stewardess, aboard the charter yacht Unbridled. Originally from Newcastle, Australia, Samantha grew up with a deep connection to the ocean, spending her childhood surfing, snorkeling,...
Maisa Ziegler and Her Maritime Mindset, Episode 227
In this episode of the Women Offshore Podcast Christine caught up with Maisa Ziegler, founder of Maritime Mindset. Maisa, a Licensed Therapist (LCSW) has 10 years of experience in the maritime industry, working on various vessels including tug boats, research vessels,...
Coronado Hickman’s Journey at the Women Offshore Benefit Gala, Episode 226
In this episode, we highlight Coronado Hickman’s remarkable journey from working offshore to building a fulfilling shoreside career. Speaking at the Women Offshore Benefit Gala, Coronado shared her experience navigating pregnancy while working offshore during...
How Rachel Pagonis Found Her Calling from a Cruise at 14 Years Old, Episode 225
We’re back and more excited than ever to bring you fresh stories, honest conversations, and inspiring voices from the maritime industry! Kicking off this season, Christine MacMillian sits down with our first guest for the season, Rachel Pagonis, a Safety Officer...
Women Offshore Podcast Special Send Off, Episode 224
Join Christine for a special send-off episode as we take a temporary pause on the Women Offshore podcast. We’re taking this break to reflect, regroup, and explore new ideas to bring you even more engaging content in the future. We will be working for a few months in...
Celebrating the Holidays While Offshore, Episode 223
The holiday season can be a challenging time for those working offshore as friends and family celebrate back home. In this episode, April Killian joins Ally Cedeno to share practical tips and heartfelt advice on making the most of the holidays while you're away at...
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Offshore Lifestyle
What to Expect During Your First Time Working Offshore
Are you heading offshore soon for the first time? Below, learn what to expect when you depart for your vessel! Over the course of my offshore career, I have bounced around to almost ten different offshore drilling rigs. Each one became home for a period of time in my...
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...
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