Episodes

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 Offshore. Related posts: Championing Women in Lebanon, Episode 29Motherhood Offshore Series, Episo...

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. Related posts: Dealing with Rumors & Gossip, Episode 36Motherhood Offshore Series, Episode 52Happy N...

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 first on Women Offshore. Related posts: The ‘Secret’ to Mentoring with Captain Jessie ShifaloA We...

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 Offshore. Related posts: Pregnant Offshore Part 3, Episode 101Conference 2020 Recap, Episode 31Cadet Tak...

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 Administrator, Episode 24 appeared first on Women Offshore. Related posts: USMMA Superintendent, RADM...

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 appeared first on Women Offshore. Related posts: Motherhood Offshore Series, Episode 52Shipping Breast Mi...

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, Episode 22 appeared first on Women Offshore. Related posts: Finding Out I’m Pregnant While Offshore, Ep...

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. Related posts: Navigating Uncertainty, Episode 22A Pledge to Change an Industry, Episode 35Job Seekin...

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 Takeover, Episode 20 appeared first on Women Offshore. Related posts: Cadet to Captain & Beyond, Episo...

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 Generation in Maritime, Episode 19 appeared first on Women Offshore. Related posts: Behind the Women in M...

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 Maritime Leadership Conference, Episode 18 appeared first on Women Offshore. Related posts: 2021 Wom...

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

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 appeared first on Women Offshore. Related posts: Cadet to Captain & Beyond, Episode 30Job Seeking Du...

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 appeared first on Women Offshore. Related posts: Conference 2020 Recap, Episode 31Raising the Profile ...

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 Offshore. Related posts: Happy New Year, Episode 32From Captain to Pilot, Episode 13Motherhood & Well Contro...

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 appeared first on Women Offshore. Related posts: Cadet to Captain & Beyond, Episode 30First Female ...

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 Offshore. Related posts: Navigating Uncertainty, Episode 22Finding Out I’m Pregnant While Offsho...

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 first on Women Offshore. Related posts: Behind the Women in Maritime Leadership Conference, Episode...

Diversity and inclusion, the maritime industry is becoming more diverse. What does that mean exactly? Today, the founder of Women Offshore, Ally Cedeno, explores diversity and inclusion in an interview with Dr Shashi Kumar, Deputy Associate Administrator and National Coordinator of Maritime Education and Training at the Maritime Administration of the US Government. His career […] The post Diversity & Inclusion with MARAD, Episode 10 appeared first on Women Offshore. Related posts: Cadet Takeo...

NEW! Listen to a brand new episode of the Women Offshore Podcast! Lauren VanGenne, an offshore mudlogging geologist shares her offshore career. Today on the Women Offshore Podcast, Lauren VanGenne, the editor of Women Offshore and offshore senior mudlogging geologist, speaks with Women Offshore’s founder, Ally Cedeno. A native of Grand Prairie, Alberta, Lauren shares […] The post An Offshore Geologist’s Journey, Episode 9 appeared first on Women Offshore. Related posts: Motherhood & Well Cont...

NEW! On the Women Offshore Podcast, hear from three women who are leaders in the shipping agency sector. Today on the Women Offshore Podcast, the founder of Women Offshore, Ally Cedeno, interviews three women in Singapore who have decades of experience working in shipping agencies. These 3 women, Hege Solstad, Jodie Reibel, and Maria Skog, […] The post Life as a Ship’s Agent, Episode 8 appeared first on Women Offshore. Related posts: Behind the Shipping Podcast, Episode 17Raising the Profile ...

Research reveals that generally, women don’t ask for what they want in the workplace. Why is that? In today’s episode, the founder of Women Offshore, Ally Cedeno, interviews Sara Laschever, author of Women Don’t Ask, The High Cost of Avoiding Negotiation and Positive Strategies for Change. Through fascinating research with Dr Linda Babcock and revealing commentary […] The post Why Women Don’t Ask, Episode 7 appeared first on Women Offshore. Related posts: Raising the Profile of Women on the W...

“See that line where the sky meets the sea. It calls me.” – Moana Many of us make a living by going to sea. Sometimes life gets in the way though, requiring us to be at home, or maybe, we just need to make a change. After taking an extended break from a role offshore, […] The post She Went Back to Sea, Episode 6 appeared first on Women Offshore. Related posts: Happy New Year, Episode 32

“Early Wave Makers,” that’s how we refer to the women who worked on the water before us. At Women Offshore, we believe these stories matter and should be known. Here at Women Offshore, we do our best to honor the women who came before us. We find their stories inspiring, providing lessons learned we can […] The post The Women Before Us, Episode 5 appeared first on Women Offshore. Related posts: Raising the Profile of Women on the Water, Episode 42