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Meet Mentor Tuuli Messer-Bookman
Meet Tuuli Messer-Bookman, who believes you make your life happen. “You craft and create the life you want by your choices and decisions at life's buffet.” Tuuli is originally from Sausalito, CA, where she grew up on a wooden sailboat. She lived aboard boats in...
Norway’s First Female Pilot
She just finished school in Norway and was “a 19-year-old rebel,” admits Captain Breivik about her younger self. She didn’t know what to do next, but Solgunn Hamme Breivik certainly never expected to make history. The unemployment office woman took note of this...
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...
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...
Tribute to the Founder of Foss Maritime, Thea Foss
Photo courtesy of Foss Maritime My husband and I were recently out for a celebratory dinner with some friends. We were talking about the books we enjoy reading. It seemed historical fiction and non-fiction were favorite genres around the table. I mentioned that I...
Featured Sea Stories
AGAINST THE CURRENT: A JOURNEY OF RESILIENCE IN THE MARITIME WORLD WITH KITARA SMOLINSKI, EPISODE 193
Today on the podcast, we bring you an unforgettable speech delivered by Kitara at the Women Offshore Benefit Gala. Join us as we dive into Kitara's remarkable journey—a tale of resilience, perseverance, and the unwavering spirit...
VINEETA DHILLON SPEAKS ABOUT THE WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE, EPISODE 192
Join us on today's podcast as Christine MacMillan engages in a heartfelt conversation with Vineeta Dhillon, a remarkable woman whose journey from India to the USA in 1986 is a testament to resilience and determination. Currently calling California home, Vineeta has...
CASSIDY PATTON AND THE ALASKA MARINE HIGHWAY SYSTEM, EPISODE 191
On today's episode, Christine gets to speak with Cassidy Patton from Ketchikan, Alaska, who grew up in a fishing community that inspired her to seek out a career at sea. She shares all about the Alaska Marine Highway System, along with diving into her interesting...
NAVIGATING WAVES: RENA NAVARRO’S JOURNEY FROM EDUCATOR TO CAPTAIN, EPISODE 190
Set sail with us on another captivating journey in the Women Offshore community! Today, we're thrilled to introduce Rena Navarro, a mariner whose passion for the sea knows no bounds. Join us as Rena, a USCG Certified Instructor, Captain, and Old Boat Enthusiast, takes...
CONFRONTING SKEPTICISM AT WOMEN OFFSHORE, EPISODE 189
Dive into an inspiring tale of resilience and determination with today's episode of the Women Offshore podcast! President Ally Cedeno takes us behind the scenes, revealing the untold challenges she encountered while laying the foundation of this remarkable...
TRACI LANGFORD FROM LAPCO ON WOMEN’S SAFETY CLOTHING, EPISODE 188
In the latest Women Offshore podcast episode, Christine dives into a captivating conversation with Traci Langford, a powerhouse from the leading Louisiana apparel company, LAPCO. Discover the story behind LAPCO's fire-resistant apparel line and hear Traci's firsthand...
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
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...
The Future of Inclusion: David Reid’s Key Insights from the Summit, Episode 221
In this episode, Christine interviews David Reid, the Chief Technology Officer and Chief Marketing Officer at NOV, to recap the key takeaways from the Inclusion Summit. With over 30 years of experience in advancing drilling technology and oilfield digitization, David...
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...
Charting a Course with Captain Victoria Ajinkya, Episode 219
In this exciting episode of Women Offshore, Christine McMillian sits down with Captain Victoria Ajinkya, a seasoned maritime professional with over 11 years at Tidewater and roots in the UK. Victoria dreamed of working on the water from a young age, inspired by a...
Slowing Down to Propel Forward, Episode 218
In today's episode, Christine provides an exciting update on the future of Women Offshore, sharing insights into the upcoming events and initiatives that are set to make waves in our community. As we continue to expand and introduce new programs, Christine explains...
Revisiting the Early Wave Makers with Andrew Zimmerman, Episode 217
In this special throwback to one of our earliest episodes, we honor the women who paved the way in the maritime industry long before Women Offshore was founded. These trailblazers, or "Early Wave Makers," as we call them, have stories that deserve to be told and...
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Offshore Lifestyle
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...
A Healthy Holiday Season
Fitting fitness into your daily routine can be difficult at any time of the year. Add working offshore, or in an office, along with holiday parties, family visits, and travel, and it can feel nearly impossible to hit the gym. Aweigh-Fitness is here to give some tips...
#IDid Get An Education: #MeToo’s Double Standard
Preface: Generally speaking, I am not a 'bra-burny' type of woman. I don't see gender. I see people. I don't see race. I see humans. In reality, I'm not a great feminist - if at all. (Maybe that makes me a great feminist, in that I'm not out to provoke or...
What to Pack for Your First Offshore Job: A Practical Guide
I began working offshore three years ago. Before my first hitch, I was pretty clueless as to what working offshore entailed. I was prepared to hop onto my first helicopter flight outfitted with my crisp, blindingly bright orange coveralls and shiny, green hardhat. ...
One Man’s #MeToo Revelation: #IDid
For one man - a fellow colleague and dear friend - this movement effectuated a visceral reaction to seeing nearly every female connection on his social media outlet, posting '#MeToo.' His post was not an admission of guilt of direct contribution to perpetuating the...
What’s on TV?
At Women Offshore, we lean into discomfort. We talk about the topics many people would prefer to ignore. Establishing boundaries with coworkers, baring our own whale's tails, and overcoming societal disapproval of raising a family while working on ships, to name a...
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