During the Women In Maritime Leadership Conference this year, Women Offshore Rep, Sheila LaFleur sat down with Erin Vernand to discuss her career as a marine engineer, powering large ships all over the world. Meet Erin Vernand from sunny San Diego. Erin is a graduate...
It all started when I got pregnant. The question on everyone’s mind was, “Are you going to go back to work once the baby comes?” In my opinion, a fair question to ask a new mom, concerning her work-related plans after having given birth to their child. Be...
It is not every day that a father can tag along with his daughter in her profession. It is exceptionally rare when a daughter is a professional mariner. Recently, a father joined his daughter on board a bulk carrier that she navigated outbound Norrköping, Sweden....
Over the next ten years, many of the nation’s maritime pilots will retire. Qualified mates can fill these soon to be available roles. Today, Women Offshore explores how to become a harbor pilot in the State of Florida.A maritime pilot is the pinnacle of the...
From a family of longshoremen in Southern California, Haley Brady is making waves on a tugboat in Alaska.Meet Haley Brady from San Pedro, California. Haley earned her AB Limited and QMED credentials at Job Corps’s Seamanship Program in Astoria, Oregon. Job...
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