Women Offshore Podcast

In 2017, a group of women came together to pledge for a higher standard in the fishing industry. The Strength of the Tides community was started in 2017 by Elma Burnham, a commercial fisherman who spent the last decade fishing in Bristol Bay, Alaska. What started as a pledge for the fishing community to publicly […] The post A Pledge to Change an Industry, Episode 35 appeared first on Women Offsho...

Be inspired by a woman who now works in space technology. Learn how her skill sets offshore were invaluable in making this career change and pursuing success. Kim Saxton is a graduate of the United States Merchant Marine Academy, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Marine Systems Engineering. After graduation, she worked on […] The post From Engineering Offshore to Space, Episode 34 appeared...

“I must down to the seas again, to the lonely sea and the sky, And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by…” – John Masefield, Sea Fever Today on the Women Offshore Podcast, explore what it is like to sail on a tall ship in modern times. Hear […] The post A Tall Ship & a Star to Steer Her By, Episode 33 appeared first on Women Offshore . Related posts: 120 Feet Aloft With Tall Ship...

More to listen to in 2021! As the year comes to a close, you may have noticed that our podcast has been a little quiet lately. That’s because we are working on providing you with a weekly podcast in 2021! Today, on the Women Offshore podcast, get a sneak peek into what you’ll listen to […] The post Happy New Year, Episode 32 appeared first on Women Offshore . Related posts: Finding Out I’m Pregnan...

Today on the Women Offshore Podcast, hear all about the 2020 virtual conference. Here at Women Offshore, we hosted a virtual event for our 3rd annual conference on October 2nd and 9th. Over the two days, attendees heard keynote speeches and panel discussions, learning from HR representatives and offshore experts. Through interactive sessions and workshops, […] The post Conference 2020 Recap, Episo...

From a cadet at California Maritime Academy to captain with Chevron, Captain Amanda Wallace has had an exciting and successful career at sea. Captain Amanda Wallace’s maritime interests began in High School through a program called Sea Scouts. Upon graduation in 2002, Captain Wallace was accepted into California Maritime Academy, where she earned her Bachelor’s […] The post Cadet to Captain &...

Women were previously banned from working in the oil and gas and maritime industries in Lebanon. Now there are new laws and opportunities and a professor is leading the way to bridge the gender gap. At Notre Dame University-Louaize (NDU), Lebanon’s preeminent non-profit Catholic institution of higher education and the sole Catholic Lebanese university that adopts […] The post Championing Women in...

Earlier this year, offshore drilling operations began for the first time off the coast of Lebanon. Today, hear from the first woman to join the operation, Sara El Boustani. In February 2020, history was made off the coast of Lebanon as the drill ship Tungsten Explorer began drilling operations in the area for the first […] The post First Woman Offshore Lebanon, Episode 28 appeared first on Women O...

It’s no secret that working offshore has its challenges. At Women Offshore we believe that a career at sea can be exciting and fulfilling, taking people all over the world. It also has its challenges, and sometimes those arise in conflicts between crew members. On the latest episode of the Women Offshore Podcast, hear a […] The post All About Anger, Episode 27 appeared first on Women Offshore . Re...

New on the Women Offshore Podcast, learn about mentoring virtually. For the past two years, we have operated a mentoring program at Women Offshore, called the Mentorship. This program virtually connects both mentors and mentees, and is designed for women anywhere in the world who have experience or currently work on the water in the […] The post Make the Most out of Mentoring, Episode 26 appeared...

Job seeking in 2020 has become very challenging. If you’re looking to work offshore or are worried about a layoff, this episode is for you. Today on the Women Offshore Podcast, hear from Matt Fuhrman, founder and CEO of Core Group Resources. Matt is a 2005 graduate of the United States Merchant Marine Academy. His […] The post Job Seeking During COVID-19, Episode 25 appeared first on Women Offshor...

Now on the Women Offshore Podcast, hear from the Maritime Administrator, Admiral Mark Buzby. Mark Buzby is a retired United States Navy rear admiral who is currently serving as administrator of the United States Maritime Administration (MARAD). In June 2017, President Donald Trump nominated Buzby to be the administrator, and he was confirmed to the […] The post Admiral Mark Buzby, US Maritime Admi...

Now on the Women Offshore Podcast, Krystina Amos shines a light on motherhood and working offshore before becoming a well control instructor. Even though she grew up with a father who worked offshore, Krystina Amos did not imagine a similar career path for herself. However, after she graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Petroleum Geology […] The post Motherhood & Well Control, Episode 23 appe...

In times of crisis, navigating uncertainty can be overwhelming and worrisome. As the world stopped during the COVID-19 pandemic, many became overwhelmed, feeling uncertain about their careers and what lies ahead. Navigating uncertainty is no easy task. Today on the Women Offshore Podcast, offshore veteran and life coach, Jais Curry, is back to tackle how […] The post Navigating Uncertainty, Episod...

Now on the Women Offshore Podcast, Captain Laura Nelson shares her lessons learned from departing her vessel during the COVID-19 pandemic. Imagine leaving your home at the end of 2019 to spend several months at sea. By mid-March in 2020, it is time to depart your vessel and fly back across the world to your […] The post Crew Change During COVID-19, Episode 21 appeared first on Women Offshore . Rel...

Cadets have taken over the Women Offshore Podcast! While attending the Women in Maritime Leadership Conference at California Maritime Academy, two maritime academy cadets took over the Women Offshore Podcast. In this episode, cadets Mia Cosentini and Hatti Lawler share their experiences attending California Maritime Academy and how they found out about Women Offshore. They […] The post Cadet Takeo...

New on the Women Offshore Podcast, hear from Kirstina Bowden, author of the new children’s book, Casey the Container and her first day in port! This rhyming children’s book follows Casey the Container, a new shipping container, along her journey on her first day in port. Casey meets new friends, experiences the workings of the waterfront, […] The post Casey the Container Inspires the Next Generati...

The 2020 Women in Maritime Leadership Conference is next week at California Maritime Academy! On the podcast, learn about what to expect and meet the organizers! California Maritime Academy will host the Women in Maritime Leadership Conference at its Vallejo campus, from February 28th to 29th, 2020. In its 9th year, this conference supports the success of women […] The post Behind the Women in Mar...

New on the Women Offshore Podcast, hear from the woman behind the Shipping Podcast. A maritime industry professional, Lena Gothberg found that too often she had to explain what the maritime industry was about. To raise public awareness of the industry and its opportunities, Lena created the Shipping Podcast in July 2015. Lena’s experience in […] The post Behind the Shipping Podcast, Episode 17 app...

New on the Women Offshore Podcast, Rear Admiral Jack Buono shares his new role as superintendent at the US Merchant Marine Academy. The United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), located in Kings Point, New York, is one of the five United States service academies. It was dedicated on September 30, 1943, by President Franklin D. […] The post USMMA Superintendent, RADM Jack Buono, Episode 16 app...

Now on the Women Offshore Podcast, listen to a recap of the UNITE Conference! July 12-13, 2019, Women Offshore hosted its 2nd annual UNITE conference at Rice University in Houston, Texas. One hundred seventy-five professionals, both female and male, met in person to network and share experiences. In the latest episode of the Women Offshore […] The post 2019 UNITE Conference Recap, Episode 15 appea...

Now on the Women Offshore Podcast, Second Mate Karynn Marchal shares her career transiting the globe on a car carrier and how she fills up 6 months of off time. Today on the Women Offshore Podcast, meet Second Mate Karynn Marchal, a graduate of Texas A&M Galveston and a member of The International Organization of […] The post For the Love of Crawfish, Episode 14 appeared first on Women Offshor...

NEW! On the Women Offshore Podcast, Master Claire Lewis shares her journey from captaining tugboats to piloting large vessels. Today on the Women Offshore Podcast, meet Captain Claire Lewis, a graduate of Maine Maritime Academy who grew up in Lexington, Virginia.  Captain Lewis graduated from Maine Maritime in 2004 with a bachelor’s degree in marine […] The post From Captain to Pilot, Episode 13 a...

NEW! Hear from a woman making waves in offshore energy operations. On the Women Offshore Podcast, meet Jais Curry, a graduate of Massachusetts Maritime Academy, where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in marine engineering and a minor in energy management. Jais was inspired to apply to the Academy and pursue a career at sea after […] The post She’s on the Rig Floor, Episode 12 appeared first on Women...

Today, explore leadership at sea. What does it take to lead a crew? How can one improve his or her leadership skills? On the latest episode of the Women Offshore Podcast, the founder of Women Offshore, Ally Cedeno, interviews Captain Christine Klimkowski, an unlimited master mariner with 17 years of experience in the maritime industry. Captain […] The post Leadership at Sea, Episode 11 appeared fi...