Meet Jessica Aberle from Warner Robins, Georgia. Jessica graduated from the US Merchant Marine Academy and currently holds a US Coast Guard Second Mate License for working on unlimited tonnage vessels. Jessica is on our team at WomenOffshore and we sat down with her...
It is 5:30 a.m. in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, in Flemish Pass Basin of Newfoundland’s Grand Banks. The first sunlight that North America will see that day comes up over the horizon and skims the water, turning the ocean shades of tangerine and peach. On this...
Many of us are no doubt familiar with the Vikings – early medieval seafaring warrior traders from Scandinavia – and their colorful history. The lore of the Vikings has gained popularity in recent years as a result of the critically acclaimed series of the...
Since I am a historian, this blog will center in on the prominent women throughout history that have made contributions to the maritime community. As I am a graduate of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, I felt it only fitting for Kings Pointer and Captain Mary Parker...
Meet Mihlanda Curameng from Maddela, Quirino in the Philippines. Mihlanda graduated from the Philippine College of Science and Technology with a Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation and now holds a Chief Mate License for working on vessels of unlimited...
Joanne Rydzewski is from Floral Park, NY and currently works as a Third Assistant Marine Engineer for a major drilling contractor. She graduated from State University of New York (SUNY) Maritime, and holds a Second Assistant Engineer’s License for working on...
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