In Episode 259 of the Women Offshore Podcast, we speak with Ade Tiznado Solorzano, a Merchant Navy Deck Officer, vessel manager, and Women Offshore Ambassador whose career spans tanker vessels, azimuth tugboats, and humanitarian operations at sea.Ade shares her experience working across diverse vessel types and operational environments, discussing everything from navigation and bridge watchkeeping to safety management systems and emergency response. She reflects on the skills required to lead crews, maintain operational readiness, and uphold safety standards in dynamic maritime settings.The conversation also explores the importance of professional development, industry involvement, and visibility. As a member of The Nautical Institute Mexico and a maritime content creator, Ade actively works to connect with and inspire the next generation of maritime professionals.This episode offers insight into the realities of a career at sea and the value of continuous learning, adaptability, and leadership in today&apos;s maritime industry.

<description>&lt;p&gt;In Episode 259 of the Women Offshore Podcast, we speak with &lt;b&gt;Ade Tiznado Solorzano&lt;/b&gt;, a Merchant Navy Deck Officer, vessel manager, and Women Offshore Ambassador whose career spans tanker vessels, azimuth tugboats, and humanitarian operations at sea.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Ade shares her experience working across diverse vessel types and operational environments, discussing everything from navigation and bridge watchkeeping to safety management systems and emergency response. She reflects on the skills required to lead crews, maintain operational readiness, and uphold safety standards in dynamic maritime settings.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The conversation also explores the importance of professional development, industry involvement, and visibility. As a member of The Nautical Institute Mexico and a maritime content creator, Ade actively works to connect with and inspire the next generation of maritime professionals.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode offers insight into the realities of a career at sea and the value of continuous learning, adaptability, and leadership in today&amp;apos;s maritime industry.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

In Episode 259 of the Women Offshore Podcast, we speak with Ade Tiznado Solorzano, a Merchant Navy Deck Officer, vessel manager, and Women Offshore Ambassador whose career spans tanker vessels, azimuth tugboats, and humanitarian operations at sea. Ade shares her experience working across diverse vessel types and operational environments, discussing everything from navigation and bridge watchkeeping to safety management systems and emergency response. She reflects on the skills required to lea...

Building a Career at Sea with Ade Tiznado Solorzano

In Episode 258 of the Women Offshore Podcast, we speak with Heather Ervin, Editor-in-Chief of Marine Log.Heather shares her path through maritime journalism and the role media plays in highlighting the people and issues shaping the industry today. Since joining Marine Log, she has helped expand the publication’s readership, events, and industry recognition initiatives, including the creation of the Top Women in Maritime award.The conversation explores the importance of visibility, storytelling, and representation across maritime sectors, as well as how industry publications help connect professionals, companies, and emerging leaders.Heather also reflects on balancing leadership in maritime media while navigating motherhood and staying engaged across organizations including Women in Maritime Operations, We Work the Waterways, and Maritime Pride.This episode offers insight into the people working behind the scenes to elevate conversations across the maritime industry.

<description>&lt;p&gt;In Episode 258 of the Women Offshore Podcast, we speak with Heather Ervin, Editor-in-Chief of Marine Log.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Heather shares her path through maritime journalism and the role media plays in highlighting the people and issues shaping the industry today. Since joining Marine Log, she has helped expand the publication’s readership, events, and industry recognition initiatives, including the creation of the Top Women in Maritime award.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The conversation explores the importance of visibility, storytelling, and representation across maritime sectors, as well as how industry publications help connect professionals, companies, and emerging leaders.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Heather also reflects on balancing leadership in maritime media while navigating motherhood and staying engaged across organizations including Women in Maritime Operations, We Work the Waterways, and Maritime Pride.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode offers insight into the people working behind the scenes to elevate conversations across the maritime industry.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

In Episode 258 of the Women Offshore Podcast, we speak with Heather Ervin, Editor-in-Chief of Marine Log. Heather shares her path through maritime journalism and the role media plays in highlighting the people and issues shaping the industry today. Since joining Marine Log, she has helped expand the publication’s readership, events, and industry recognition initiatives, including the creation of the Top Women in Maritime award. The conversation explores the importance of visibility, storytell...

Highlighting Women in Maritime with Heather Ervin

In this episode of the Women Offshore Podcast, we speak with <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/deniellechristensen/'>Denielle Christensen</a>, Executive Director and CEO of <a href='https://waveworksalliance.org/'>WaveWorks Alliance</a>.Denielle’s career began outside of maritime, but she spent more than two decades immersed in the commercial marine industry through her work with <a href='https://www.workboat.com/'>WorkBoat Magazine</a>, the <a href='https://www.workboatshow.com/'>International WorkBoat Show</a>, <a href='https://www.pacificmarineexpo.com/'>Pacific Marine Expo</a>, and <a href='https://www.nationalfisherman.com/'>National Fisherman</a>. Through that experience, she gained a clear view of the operational demands across the sector, and the growing workforce challenges that continue to shape it.More recently, her work in offshore wind highlighted how quickly the industry is evolving. As new technologies are introduced, traditional maritime roles are being asked to adapt, often without clear pathways for training or transition.Denielle founded WaveWorks Alliance to address these gaps directly. In this conversation, she shares how workforce development, industry alignment, and access to opportunity will define the future of maritime careers.This episode offers a practical look at how the industry can better prepare the next generation while supporting the professionals already working on the water.

<description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of the Women Offshore Podcast, we speak with &lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/deniellechristensen/'&gt;Denielle Christensen&lt;/a&gt;, Executive Director and CEO of &lt;a href='https://waveworksalliance.org/'&gt;WaveWorks Alliance&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Denielle’s career began outside of maritime, but she spent more than two decades immersed in the commercial marine industry through her work with &lt;a href='https://www.workboat.com/'&gt;WorkBoat Magazine&lt;/a&gt;, the &lt;a href='https://www.workboatshow.com/'&gt;International WorkBoat Show&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href='https://www.pacificmarineexpo.com/'&gt;Pacific Marine Expo&lt;/a&gt;, and &lt;a href='https://www.nationalfisherman.com/'&gt;National Fisherman&lt;/a&gt;. Through that experience, she gained a clear view of the operational demands across the sector, and the growing workforce challenges that continue to shape it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;More recently, her work in offshore wind highlighted how quickly the industry is evolving. As new technologies are introduced, traditional maritime roles are being asked to adapt, often without clear pathways for training or transition.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Denielle founded WaveWorks Alliance to address these gaps directly. In this conversation, she shares how workforce development, industry alignment, and access to opportunity will define the future of maritime careers.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode offers a practical look at how the industry can better prepare the next generation while supporting the professionals already working on the water.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

In this episode of the Women Offshore Podcast, we speak with Denielle Christensen, Executive Director and CEO of WaveWorks Alliance. Denielle’s career began outside of maritime, but she spent more than two decades immersed in the commercial marine industry through her work with WorkBoat Magazine, the International WorkBoat Show, Pacific Marine Expo, and National Fisherman. Through that experience, she gained a clear view of the operational demands across the sector, and the growing workforce ...

Bringing the industry together with Denielle Christensen found of Wave Works Alliance

In Episode 256 of the Women Offshore Podcast, we speak with Caitlin Hardy, Founder and Managing Director of Ness Sea, a strategic consulting firm working at the intersection of maritime and technology.In this episode, Caitlin walks through key elements of the Maritime Action Plan and what it means for the future of the industry. From shipbuilding and workforce development to emerging technologies and defense considerations, the conversation highlights how strategy is shaping both commercial and government maritime priorities.Caitlin shares insight into how policy decisions translate into real-world impact across operations, infrastructure, and innovation. She also discusses the role of new technology in modernizing maritime systems and the importance of aligning industry, government, and workforce development efforts.This episode offers a clear, practical look at how long-term planning is influencing the direction of maritime careers and operations.

<description>&lt;p&gt;In Episode 256 of the Women Offshore Podcast, we speak with &lt;b&gt;Caitlin Hardy&lt;/b&gt;, Founder and Managing Director of Ness Sea, a strategic consulting firm working at the intersection of maritime and technology.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, Caitlin walks through key elements of the Maritime Action Plan and what it means for the future of the industry. From shipbuilding and workforce development to emerging technologies and defense considerations, the conversation highlights how strategy is shaping both commercial and government maritime priorities.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Caitlin shares insight into how policy decisions translate into real-world impact across operations, infrastructure, and innovation. She also discusses the role of new technology in modernizing maritime systems and the importance of aligning industry, government, and workforce development efforts.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode offers a clear, practical look at how long-term planning is influencing the direction of maritime careers and operations.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

In Episode 256 of the Women Offshore Podcast, we speak with Caitlin Hardy, Founder and Managing Director of Ness Sea, a strategic consulting firm working at the intersection of maritime and technology. In this episode, Caitlin walks through key elements of the Maritime Action Plan and what it means for the future of the industry. From shipbuilding and workforce development to emerging technologies and defense considerations, the conversation highlights how strategy is shaping both commercial ...

Maritime Action Plan Review with Caitlin Hardy

In Episode 255 of the Women Offshore Podcast, we speak with Chris Martin of Wings Global Travel, a global travel management company that supports crew logistics across the maritime and offshore industries.Chris shares how travel coordination plays a critical role in offshore operations. From crew rotations and last-minute schedule changes to complex international travel requirements, logistics teams work behind the scenes to keep vessels and projects moving.The conversation highlights the level of coordination required to move mariners safely and efficiently across the globe, and how travel planning directly impacts operational timelines and crew experience.This episode offers a practical look at an often-overlooked part of the industry and the systems that support careers on the water.

<description>&lt;p&gt;In Episode 255 of the Women Offshore Podcast, we speak with &lt;b&gt;Chris Martin of Wings Global Travel&lt;/b&gt;, a global travel management company that supports crew logistics across the maritime and offshore industries.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chris shares how travel coordination plays a critical role in offshore operations. From crew rotations and last-minute schedule changes to complex international travel requirements, logistics teams work behind the scenes to keep vessels and projects moving.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The conversation highlights the level of coordination required to move mariners safely and efficiently across the globe, and how travel planning directly impacts operational timelines and crew experience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode offers a practical look at an often-overlooked part of the industry and the systems that support careers on the water.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

In Episode 255 of the Women Offshore Podcast, we speak with Chris Martin of Wings Global Travel, a global travel management company that supports crew logistics across the maritime and offshore industries. Chris shares how travel coordination plays a critical role in offshore operations. From crew rotations and last-minute schedule changes to complex international travel requirements, logistics teams work behind the scenes to keep vessels and projects moving. The conversation highlights the l...

Moving Mariners Worldwide: A Conversation with Chris Martin of Wings Global Travel

The top resource for community members who work on the water!

Women Offshore Podcast

Details

Recent Episodes