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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...
2021 Women Offshore Wave Maker Award
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. Last year, the Wave Maker Award was given to...
Leadership and Advocacy: Driving Change in the Maritime Industry
Content Warning: sexual assault, sexual harassment, rape In the wake of reports of sexual assault and rape in the maritime industry, particularly the account of Midshipman X, maritime leadership, academic leaders, and government officials are rightfully asking what...
How to Stand Up Against Sexual Assault and Harassment (SASH) in the Maritime Industry
Midshipman X bravely shared her sexual assault with the industry. Now, Women Offshore welcomes the maritime industry to stand up against sexual assault and sexual harassment (SASH) offshore. The conversation has ignited, and you are invited to join in on the safety of...
First10Forward Awards Grant to Women Offshore Foundation
Women Offshore to launch NEW Development Program thanks to First10Forward In 2017, First10Forward was founded by female graduates of the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), located in Kings Point, New York and commonly referred to as “Kings Point.” The...
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...
Featured Sea Stories
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...
CHANGING AND GROWING IN 2024 WITH MAX AND CHRISTINE, EPISODE 187
Dive into the latest Women Offshore podcast episode as our remarkable Women Offshore Ambassador, Max Kantor, returns for an engaging chat with Christine about navigating change and personal growth in the new year. Max and Christine not only share invaluable advice on...
BEHIND THE SCENES OF WOMEN OFFSHORE SOCIAL MEDIA, EPISODE 186
In this Women Offshore podcast episode, join Ally Cedeno in an insightful conversation with our Marketing Manager, Kristy. Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the dynamic world of Women Offshore as Kristy unveils the intricacies of her pivotal role. From the...
BAD BOSSES PART III – WHEN YOU’RE THE BAD BOSS W/ ERICA D’ERAMO, EPISODE 183
Today, we conclude our series on "Bad Bosses," featuring insights from Erica D'Eramo of Two Piers Consulting. In this episode, Ally and Erica delve into the topic of recognizing when you, as an individual, may exhibit traits of a bad boss. Whether you're a cadet or a...
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...
Podcast
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...
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...
Offshore Lifestyle
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...
#MeToo in Maritime: How Women Have Been Speaking Out for Decades
Unless you've been living under a rock this past week, you've been bombarded with the latest viral, social media hashtag, #MeToo. This social media hashtag was in response to verbal coercion, sexual harassment, and rape allegations of film producer and co-founder of...
How Geologist Greg Noah Is Helping Reduce the Gender Gap Offshore
With the ever-unintended - almost severe - sternness in his gaze, Greg, ever so stoically, turned to me and announced, "Lauren, you're staying as a senior hand." His eyes began to twinkle and, as they softened, his face thawed into a collection of charmingly gleeful...
Two Women Found Offshore Fitness Company
Women Offshore introduces Aweigh-Fitness; a premier health and wellness provider for the maritime and offshore energy industries.Aweigh-Fitness was founded by two women who work offshore on ultra-deepwater drillships, Brigitte Hagen-Peter and Patricia Malagrino. From...
Shining a Light on Offshore Life: Insights from Amanda Barlow
Women Offshore connected with Author and Wellsite Geologlist, Amanda Barlow, to discuss her latest book: An Inconvenient Life. Australian-born, Amanda Barlow, worked as a geologist onshore for 16 years before taking her career offshore to become a wellsite geologist...
Overcoming Impostor Syndrome in the Maritime Industry
Don’t Despair! Imposter syndrome offshore, have you ever felt that? “Apart from serial narcissists, super low achievers, and outright crazies, no one is immune to the self-doubt that feeds the Impostor Syndrome.” Well, thank goodness that Forbes’ Contributor,...






























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