Women Offshore Podcast
Episodes
We had to prove we could do the job! The USCG SPARS, Episode 59
11 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The US Coast Guard created the Womenâs Reserve known as the SPARS, an acronym for, âSemper Paratus Always Ready,â in WWII. In WWII, The US Coast...
Giveaway & More! Episode 58
02 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Motherhood Myths or Facts? Episode 57
26 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 C...
Mother Daughter Maritime Duo, Episode 56
18 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Yes! They. Are. Back! Mother-daughter duo Captain Sherri Hickman and Chief Mate Coronado Hickman have been featured before. You probably remember them...
Finding Out Iâm Pregnant While Offshore, Episode 55
12 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Motherhood Offshore Series Continues⊠Here on the Women Offshore Podcast, Jais Curry, the director of community outreach, continues the conversa...
Shipping Breast Milk from Offshore, Episode 54
02 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Family Planning While Working Offshore, Episode 53
29 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On the podcast, we are shining a light on motherhood offshore. Todayâs episode is specifically about family planning. Planning a family while perusi...
Motherhood Offshore Series, Episode 52
22 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know that even mothers work offshore? Itâs often a controversial or surprising topic to many, but there are mothers that have sea-going caree...
Maritime Career Day, Episode 51
13 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 disc...
Recap of Sexual Assault & Harassment Series, Episode 50
07 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you for listening. Here at Women Offshore, we participated in Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), which each year calls attention to the fact...
Support through Innovation: Seacode, Episode 49
30 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hafnia, BW Group, and Shell partnered to run a first of its kind innovation program called âWomen in Maritime Lab.â Thanks to the Women in Maritim...
ISWAN SeafarerHelp Hotline, Episode 48
22 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 48 continues the conversation around Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment (SASH) by highlighting the International Seafarersâ Welfare and As...
Victim Advocacy & Support, Episode 47
17 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Steward: âChief Officer, have a minute?â Chief Officer: âSure, Steward. Whatâs up?â Steward: âIâve been sexually assaulted and need your...
#metoo in Shipping, Episode 46
08 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listener & Reader Discretion Advised This episode contains content that may be alarming to some listeners. We advise listener and reader discretio...
Seeking Safer Waves, Episode 45
01 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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. Ho...
Sexual Assault & Sexual Harassment Awareness Series, Episode 44
26 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
 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 wid...
Fiji Women in Maritime Association, Episode 43
18 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 visib...
Raising the Profile of Women on the Water, Episode 42
13 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
IMOâs Gender Programme, Episode 41
06 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hear how the IMO supports women in the maritime industry. In 1988, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) initiated its gender programme for an...
Grief Onboard, Episode 40
25 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 G...
First Female Marine Pilot in India, Episode 39
18 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to Reshma Nilofer, Indiaâs first female Maritime Pilot. Meet Reshma Nilofer, a maritime pilot at Syama Prasad Mookherjee Port (formerly known...
Vessels of Hope, Part II, Episode 38
11 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Vessels of Hope, Part I, Episode 37
04 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 m...
Dealing with Rumors & Gossip, Episode 36
29 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Letâs talk about rumors and gossip. Itâs a sad truth that most people indulge in rumors and gossip. When put on a ship, isolated and bored, the ru...
A Pledge to Change an Industry, Episode 35
21 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 20...
From Engineering Offshore to Space, Episode 34
14 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
A Tall Ship & a Star to Steer Her By, Episode 33
08 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
âI 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 byâŠâ â John Masefield, Sea...
Happy New Year, Episode 32
31 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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. Thatâs because we are...
Conference 2020 Recap, Episode 31
21 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Cadet to Captain & Beyond, Episode 30
01 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
From a cadet at California Maritime Academy to captain with Chevron, Captain Amanda Wallace has had an exciting and successful career at sea. Captain ...
Championing Women in Lebanon, Episode 29
16 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 profes...
First Woman Offshore Lebanon, Episode 28
31 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 operat...
All About Anger, Episode 27
31 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Itâs no secret that working offshore has its challenges. At Women Offshore we believe that a career at sea can be exciting and fulfilling, taking pe...
Make the Most out of Mentoring, Episode 26
21 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
New on the Women Offshore Podcast, learn about mentoring virtually. For the past two years, we have operated a mentoring program at Women Offshore, ca...
Job Seeking During COVID-19, Episode 25
17 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Job seeking in 2020 has become very challenging. If youâre looking to work offshore or are worried about a layoff, this episode is for you. Today on...
Admiral Mark Buzby, US Maritime Administrator, Episode 24
31 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Now on the Women Offshore Podcast, hear from the Maritime Administrator, Admiral Mark Buzby. Mark Buzby is a retired United States Navy rear admiral w...
Motherhood & Well Control, Episode 23
20 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Now on the Women Offshore Podcast, Krystina Amos shines a light on motherhood and working offshore before becoming a well control instructor. Even tho...
Navigating Uncertainty, Episode 22
24 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In times of crisis, navigating uncertainty can be overwhelming and worrisome. As the world stopped during the COVID-19 pandemic, many became overwhelm...
Crew Change During COVID-19, Episode 21
06 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Now on the Women Offshore Podcast, Captain Laura Nelson shares her lessons learned from departing her vessel during the COVID-19 pandemic. Imagine lea...
Cadet Takeover, Episode 20
05 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Cadets have taken over the Women Offshore Podcast! While attending the Women in Maritime Leadership Conference at California Maritime Academy, two mar...
Casey the Container Inspires the Next Generation in Maritime, Episode 19
24 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
New on the Women Offshore Podcast, hear from Kirstina Bowden, author of the new childrenâs book, Casey the Container and her first day in port! This...
Behind the Women in Maritime Leadership Conference, Episode 18
19 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Behind the Shipping Podcast, Episode 17
27 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
New on the Women Offshore Podcast, hear from the woman behind the Shipping Podcast. A maritime industry professional, Lena Gothberg found that too oft...
USMMA Superintendent, RADM Jack Buono, Episode 16
09 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
2019 UNITE Conference Recap, Episode 15
15 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
For the Love of Crawfish, Episode 14
11 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
From Captain to Pilot, Episode 13
25 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
NEW! On the Women Offshore Podcast, Master Claire Lewis shares her journey from captaining tugboats to piloting large vessels. Today on the Women Offs...
Sheâs on the Rig Floor, Episode 12
20 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
NEW! Hear from a woman making waves in offshore energy operations. On the Women Offshore Podcast, meet Jais Curry, a graduate of Massachusetts Maritim...
Leadership at Sea, Episode 11
21 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 Wom...
Diversity & Inclusion with MARAD, Episode 10
23 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Diversity and inclusion, the maritime industry is becoming more diverse. What does that mean exactly? Today, the founder of Women Offshore, Ally Ceden...
An Offshore Geologistâs Journey, Episode 9
19 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
NEW! Listen to a brand new episode of the Women Offshore Podcast! Lauren VanGenne, an offshore mudlogging geologist shares her offshore career. Today ...
Life as a Shipâs Agent, Episode 8
18 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 foun...
Why Women Donât Ask, Episode 7
14 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Research reveals that generally, women donât ask for what they want in the workplace. Why is that? In todayâs episode, the founder of Women Offs...
She Went Back to Sea, Episode 6
31 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
âSee that line where the sky meets the sea. It calls me.â â Moana Many of us make a living by going to sea. Sometimes life gets in the way thoug...
The Women Before Us, Episode 5
18 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
âEarly Wave Makers,â thatâs how we refer to the women who worked on the water before us. At Women Offshore, we believe these stories matter and ...
Hear from a Mom Offshore, Episode 4
14 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It all started when I got pregnant. The question on everyoneâs mind was, âAre you going to go back to work once the baby comes?â In my opinion, ...
Sea Stories With Sea Sisters, Episode 3
16 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In March, women across the nation from the Energy and Maritime industries visited Houston for the Women With Energy Summit. Afterwards, the founders o...
An Aspiring Captainâs Quest, Episode 2
18 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The most popular article on Women Offshore is about 3 women who work on a research vessel. Today, we meet with the Chief Mate, Alaina Basciano, to tal...
The Women Offshore Podcast, Episode 1
22 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we are pleased to unveil the Women Offshore Podcast! Here at Women Offshore, we have been working tirelessly on our own podcast! Today, we ...
Offshore Wind Farms: Blowing in the Winds of Change
07 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Get swept up with the women working in the latest renewable energy resource sector â Offshore Wind Farms. Those that work in the Energy Sector can h...