Women Offshore Podcast

Today, let’s learn from a woman who blazed a trail in subsea engineering. Christina Johansen is the senior vice president of product management at TechnipFMC. She is responsible for subsea product/service lines and marketing strategies globally. Christina is a leader and has climbed the corporates ladder at TechnipFMC, since starting as a project engineer in […] The post Wisdom from a Subsea Engin...

The US Coast Guard created the Women’s Reserve known as the SPARS, an acronym for, “Semper Paratus Always Ready,” in WWII. In WWII, The US Coast Guard utilized the highest percentage of women of any of the services. The SPARS grew to 12,000 women, under the guidance of former Purdue University Dean of Women, Dorothy […] The post We had to prove we could do the job! The USCG SPARS, Episode 59 appea...

We are having a giveaway on the podcast! The latest episode of the Women Offshore Podcast is full of exciting news! Have a listen below to learn what is going on at the organization and to enter a giveaway for a Women Offshore t-shirt! Have a Listen & Subscribe The Women Offshore Podcast can also […] The post Giveaway & More! Episode 58 appeared first on Women Offshore . Related posts: Hap...

There are a lot of opinions, myths and facts about working mothers. If you have been tuning into the Women Offshore Podcast, then you know that Jais Curry, the director of community outreach, has been interviewing mothers with offshore experiences. From family planning, pregnancy and postpartum, there have been several episodes that expose the ups […] The post Motherhood Myths or Facts? Episode 57...

Yes! They. Are. Back! Mother-daughter duo Captain Sherri Hickman and Chief Mate Coronado Hickman have been featured before. You probably remember them from their feature navigating an ATB together a few years ago. This time, they’re on the podcast, and they have new titles to wear, grandmother and mother! On the latest episode of the […] The post Mother Daughter Maritime Duo, Episode 56 appeared f...

The Motherhood Offshore Series Continues… Here on the Women Offshore Podcast, Jais Curry, the director of community outreach, continues the conversation about all things motherhood and working on the water. From family planning, pregnancy, and postpartum, there is a lot to learn from mothers sailing the high seas. In the latest episode, Jordan Patsios has […] The post Finding Out I’m Pregnant Whil...

Imagine working on a drill ship on the other side of the world. At home is your newborn baby. On the Women Offshore Podcast, Jais Curry, the director of Community Outreach, has been hosting a series on motherhood-related topics. Last episode, you learned about family planning and how one female offshore worker is using IVF […] The post Shipping Breast Milk from Offshore, Episode 54 appeared first...

On the podcast, we are shining a light on motherhood offshore. Today’s episode is specifically about family planning. Planning a family while perusing one’s career dreams, can be difficult to navigate. They can seem like divergent opportunities; that a woman cannot have one with the other. However, for some women, it can be possible to […] The post Family Planning While Working Offshore, Episode 5...

Do you know that even mothers work offshore? It’s often a controversial or surprising topic to many, but there are mothers that have sea-going careers. On the next several episode of the Women Offshore Podcast, hear from women who balance their career dreams with motherhood. They share stories of infertility, pregnancy offshore, logistics of managing […] The post Motherhood Offshore Series, Episod...

Join us on May 21st for a virtual career fair! The Women Offshore Foundation will host a virtual career day, Friday, May 21st, 2021. Attend panel discussions and exhibitor booths. Network with companies, hear from recruiting experts and learn about what it takes to stand out in the job application process for success. In the […] The post Maritime Career Day, Episode 51 appeared first on Women Offs...

Thank you for listening. Here at Women Offshore, we participated in Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), which each year calls attention to the fact that sexual violence is widespread. It is a proclamation to join advocates and communities in taking action to prevent sexual assault and sexual harassment (SASH). Two female mariners and graduates of […] The post Recap of Sexual Assault & Haras...

Hafnia, BW Group, and Shell partnered to run a first of its kind innovation program called “Women in Maritime Lab.” Thanks to the Women in Maritime Lab this year, innovative ideas were gathered from people of all genders on the challenges faced by women in maritime. Teams submitted their ideas online and were shortlisted to […] The post Support through Innovation: Seacode, Episode 49 appeared firs...

Episode 48 continues the conversation around Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment (SASH) by highlighting the International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN). ISWAN’s mission is to promote and support the welfare of seafarers and their families all over the world. In addition to operating a 24-hour helpline as a direct service for seafarers, the network […] The post ISWAN SeafarerHe...

Steward: “Chief Officer, have a minute?” Chief Officer: “Sure, Steward. What’s up?” Steward: “I’ve been sexually assaulted and need your help.” What are the next steps the Chief Officer should take? How would you respond? Episode 47 of the Women Offshore Podcast continues the conversation around sexual assault and sexual harassment (SASH) by highlighting medical […] The post Victim Advocacy &...

Listener & Reader Discretion Advised This episode contains content that may be alarming to some listeners. We advise listener and reader discretion. Specific stories related to sexual assault and sexual harassment (SASH) are played between 7 minutes 46 seconds and 10 minutes 02 seconds. We do our best to hold these topics with intention and […] The post #metoo in Shipping, Episode 46 appeared...

Digging into the Data of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment at Sea There has been a lack of data detailing sexual violence and harassment at sea. However, in 2019, an organization was founded, Safer Waves, to conduct research and provide support to those who work on the water and have experienced sexual violence and harassment. […] The post Seeking Safer Waves, Episode 45 appeared first on Women...

 A mini series with a big message. Next month is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). SAAM calls attention to the fact that sexual violence is widespread. It is a proclamation to join advocates and communities in taking action to prevent sexual assault and sexual harassment (SASH). Here at Women Offshore, we are participating in SAAM on […] The post Sexual Assault & Sexual Harassment Awarene...

Listen to voices making waves in Fiji. In September 2016, the Fiji Women in Maritime Association, known as Fiji WIMA, was founded to promote the visibility of women in the maritime sector, establish a network to connect, inspire and promote female maritime professionals and provide the opportunity to engage stakeholders within Fiji’s maritime industry. FIJI WIMA […] The post Fiji Women in Maritime...

See it. Become it. Here at Women Offshore, we know that women are often invisible in careers on the water, and we believe that in order to reduce the gender gap, we must also spotlight our industry’s role models. Today on the podcast, the founder of Women Offshore, Ally Cedeno, shares three reasons why it […] The post Raising the Profile of Women on the Water, Episode 42 appeared first on Women Of...

Hear how the IMO supports women in the maritime industry. In 1988, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) initiated its gender programme for an institutional framework to incorporate a gender dimension into IMO’s policies and procedures. IMO has supported access to maritime training and employment opportunities for women in the maritime industry. Presently, the IMO gender […] The post IMO’s...

Today on the podcast, lets tackle grief together to support our crewmates. Over 50 years ago, Winston Rice stepped on board a drilling rig in the US Gulf of Mexico. This experience ignited his passion for the maritime and offshore energy industries. Today, you can call him Chaplain or Father Winston Rice, serving those who […] The post Grief Onboard, Episode 40 appeared first on Women Offshore . R...

Listen to Reshma Nilofer, India’s first female Maritime Pilot. Meet Reshma Nilofer, a maritime pilot at Syama Prasad Mookherjee Port (formerly known as the Kolkata Port Trust). She is India’s first and only female maritime pilot. Reshma is a graduate of the Birla Institute of Technology, where she studied marine technology and engineering. She joined […] The post First Female Marine Pilot in India...

In a two part series, learn even more about Mercy Ships and how they save live across the globe. Last episode, we introduced you to Mercy Ships, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, that provides surgeries for thousands of people with their floating hospitals. Since Mercy Ships was founded in 1978, over 2 million lives have been […] The post Vessels of Hope, Part II, Episode 38 appeared first on W...

Mercy Ships uses hospital ships to transform lives and serve nations, one at a time. Globally, 5 billion people lack access to safe surgery, leaving many to die every day from treatable causes. Safe medical care is something that is out of reach, so many are suffering across the globe. Because 50% of the world’s […] The post Vessels of Hope, Part I, Episode 37 appeared first on Women Offshore . Re...

Let’s talk about rumors and gossip. It’s a sad truth that most people indulge in rumors and gossip. When put on a ship, isolated and bored, the rumorville can sometimes be quite busy. If you have found yourself as the subject of rumors, how did you handle it? If you gossiped about someone, why did […] The post Dealing with Rumors & Gossip, Episode 36 appeared first on Women Offshore . Related...