Episodes

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, Episode 52 appeared first on Women Offshore. Related posts: Finding Out I’m Pregnant While Offshore, Ep...

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 Offshore. Related posts: Fiji Women in Maritime Association, Episode 43Happy New Year, Episode 32Navi...

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 & Harassment Series, Episode 50 appeared first on Women Offshore. Related posts: Sexual Assault & Sexual Har...

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 first on Women Offshore. Related posts: Recap of Sexual Assault & Harassment Series, Episode 50Sexual...

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 SeafarerHelp Hotline, Episode 48 appeared first on Women Offshore. Related posts: Seeking Safer Waves, Epis...

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 & Support, Episode 47 appeared first on Women Offshore. Related posts: Recap of Sexual Assault & Harass...

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 first on Women Offshore.

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 Offshore. Related posts: Recap of Sexual Assault & Harassment Series, Episode 50Sexual Assault &...

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 Awareness Series, Episode 44 appeared first on Women Offshore. Related posts: Recap of Sexual Assault & Haras...

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 Association, Episode 43 appeared first on Women Offshore. Related posts: Raising the Profile of ...

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 Offshore. Related posts: Motherhood Offshore Series, Episode 52Finding Out I’m Pregnant While Offsh...

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 Gender Programme, Episode 41 appeared first on Women Offshore. Related posts: The power of visib...

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. Related posts: Raising the Profile of Women on the Water, Episode 42A Pledge to Change an Industry,...

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, Episode 39 appeared first on Women Offshore. Related posts: From Captain to Pilot, Episode 13Ha...

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 Women Offshore. Related posts: Vessels of Hope, Part I, Episode 37Happy New Year, Episode 32Dealin...

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. Related posts: Vessels of Hope, Part II, Episode 38Dealing with Rumors & Gossip, Episode 36Happy New...

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 posts: Happy New Year, Episode 32Vessels of Hope, Part II, Episode 38Raising the Profile of Women on t...

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 Offshore. Related posts: Crew Change During COVID-19, Episode 21Happy New Year, Episode 32Raising the P...

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 first on Women Offshore. Related posts: Finding Out I’m Pregnant While Offshore, Episode 55Mothe...

“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 Rigger Becca BucklerDeckhand Ger Tysk Sailing Tall On The Schooner BrilliantCrew Change During COVID-...

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 Pregnant While Offshore, Episode 55Dealing with Rumors & Gossip, Episode 36Raising the Profile of Women o...

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, Episode 31 appeared first on Women Offshore. Related posts: 2019 UNITE Conference Recap, Episode 15Beh...

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 & Beyond, Episode 30 appeared first on Women Offshore. Related posts: Cadet Takeover, Episode 20From Ca...

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 Lebanon, Episode 29 appeared first on Women Offshore. Related posts: First Woman Offshore Lebanon...