“Working at sea exposes me to peculiar challenges. I appreciate this because it opens my mind, keeps me alert and builds my problem-solving capacity. The versatility in skills obtained at sea is second to none. I get to function in several roles and manage them effectively. The multicultural environment helps me to manage diversity and appreciate my uniqueness at the same time. It is also a dream come true that I get to travel the world. I always believe in doing my best and letting time take its natural course. In the face of adversity, this usually proves to be true. Giving my best always allows me to stay calm, be human and trust God!” Gift Bassey is a Nigerian Cameroon living in Ghana and is a third engineer at Windstar Cruises. Pictured above.
“I joined Modec Production Service Ghana in 2017 as the first female production technician offshore. I have excelled in the offshore industry these past years and am now with MODEC Management Service, Singapore. I love working offshore because I have a dedicated number of days to work which gives me the opportunity to do other things for myself. Working offshore has given me the opportunity to work with diverse people with different specialties which has broadened my expertise. Adversities in the offshore industry are real. There are some challenges one could easily overcome but other challenges must be channeled through the right direction to get resolved.” Portia Oduro from Ghana is a production operator.
To learn more, go to the Women Offshore Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Let’s Reduce the Gender Gap Together.
Reprint from OILWOMAN Magazine – January/February 2024