In a 2015 report from the US State Department of Commerce, STEM-related (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics) careers grew six times faster from 2005-2015 than non-STEM careers. It only makes sense that this trend will continue. We consider careers...
“You are allowed to be, both a masterpiece and a work in progress, simultaneously.” – Sophia Bush Our readership at Women Offshore is comprised of an incredibly diverse collection of professionals – men, women, mothers, fathers, captains,...
The most dreaded question that someone can ask me is, “What do you do for work?” I usually start my answer with, “Well, I went to Massachusetts Maritime Academy…” Somehow, feeling almost penitent and owing them an explanation for my choice of...
Join us at an upcoming event! The Great Lakes Maritime Academy and Northwestern Michigan College, with support from the Maritime Administration, will host the ninth annual Women On The Water Conference from October 26th to the 28th. This conference provides cadets,...
Having worked offshore, I can confidently say that gender adversity is a very real challenge for women at sea.  More often than not, my first reaction is to get angry when someone says something inappropriate. But, are there situations when anger may not be the best...
Based on the title of this article, you may think we are going to tell you a story about the whales who frequent Africa’s coast. Or that we are about to tell you some incredible stories of how, during the summer months, humpback whales leave the cold waters of...
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