Women Offshore Podcast

Women Offshore Podcast


Heather Enness: Navigating Offshore Life As A Mom And Inspiring Future Mariners, Episode 196

April 09, 2024

On today's podcast, we have the UK Women Offshore Ambassador Heather Ennesss on the show. Heather shares with Christine about her journey working offshore and her journey at home while raising kids. 

Heather is also a proud member of the UK Careers at Sea Ambassadors program. She's on a mission to ignite young minds about the endless opportunities within the merchant navy. From visiting schools to sharing insights about non-combat roles, Heather's passion for expanding horizons knows no bounds. Tune in as she shares her wisdom and spreads awareness of the boundless potential awaiting future seafarers!

Heather is a member of the maritime community, an experienced seafarer, and a mom of four. She graduated from the University of Plymouth with a Bachelor of Science in Marine Studies (Merchant Shipping) and has worked on various vessels.

For 14 years, Heather has thrived as a Deck Officer and holds an Unlimited Dynamic Positioning ticket and her Masters Unlimited. She brings years of experience within the Oil and Gas sector as well as the Ferry sector. When she's not offshore or on maternity leave, Heather frequently tutors for the Whitehorse Maritime Academy, and she can often be found in schools at careers fairs promoting the industry in her spare time. Before maternity leave, Heather was the project manager for the Re-launch of the Careers at Sea Ambassador Program. 

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