by Women Offshore | Jul 23, 2017 | Blog, Early Wave Makers, Featured Sea Stories |
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...
by Tormod Engvig | Jul 19, 2017 | Blog, Early Wave Makers, Featured Sea Stories |
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...
by Andrew Zimmerman | Jul 18, 2017 | Blog, Early Wave Makers, Featured Sea Stories |
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...
by Women Offshore | Jul 17, 2017 | Featured Sea Stories |
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...
by Women Offshore | Jul 17, 2017 | Featured Sea Stories |
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...
by Women Offshore | Jul 17, 2017 | Featured Sea Stories |
Meet Elyse Knudsen from Missoula, Montana. Elyse has a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Safety and Health and works as a Safety Advisor in the oilfields of Angola, Africa. Before Elyse pursued a career offshore, she was a skater for Disney On Ice. WomenOffshore...
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