The Women's Maritime Association is an informational and support network of seafaring women and men. Established in 1980, WMA is based in Seattle, with members from all over the United States, and several other countries. Our membership includes women who work on ferries, tugs, fishing vessels, tankers, deep sea merchant ships, yachts and delivery vessels, as well as women who are seeking employment in the maritime and fishing industries, or who are students in maritime training programs.
WMA's purpose is to promote communication among women and men in maritime industries. Our newsletter provides a forum for exchanging information on employment, health and safety, training, and the achievements of our members. As a network WMA provides mentoring and leadership, historical references, humor and camaraderie.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Second Annual Women on the Water conference
November 6-8, 2008 at Texas Maritime Academy. Click here to download the flyer. You can contact womenonthewater@dot.gov for more information. We'll post details here as we find out more.

Don't forget to send in your dues for 2008. You can send your $35 to us at:
Women's Maritime Association
PMB 743
1916 Pike Place #12
Seattle, WA 98101

MEMBER NEWS

In commemoration of Women's History Month 2008, the Stephen B. Luce Library proudly announces the exhibit "Seafaring Women: Courage at Sea." The exhibit celebrates and honors women pioneers as seafarers and mariners. Special highlights include few of SUNY Maritime's women graduates who were trailblazers in the industry and went on to become pioneers.
The exhibit is delivered digitally via the Library's web portal at: www.sunymaritime.edu/stephenblucelibrary/exhibitseafaringwomen.htm and projected on the library's plasma display in the library cafe area.
A selection of books is on display and an extensive bibliography of Library holdings is available both online and at the Information Desk.
The exhibit was researched, compiled, and designed by Library faculty Elizabeth Leschinsky, Alicia Joseph and Shafeek Fazal.

WMA had a table at the Maritime Education conference held April 1-2, 2008 at MITAGS. The event was well attended and several WMA members reported that they found it very worthwhile. We have a few new members as a result and made some valuable new contacts. A BIG thank you to Julie Keim of Compass Courses & Seafarer's Training Center, Edmonds, WA for funding the travel expenses for two of our members. Look for an article with more details about the conference in the Fall 2008 newsletter.

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OPPORTUNITIES

(posted 2/6/08)
Executive Director, Bellingham Bay Community Boating Center
The Bellingham Bay Community Boating Center is a non-profit educational center with a focus on kayaking, dinghy sailing, and rowing and other topics related to small craft recreation on Bellingham Bay. For more information click here.

(posted 1/31/08)
Master, Cal Maritime Training Ship Golden Bear
The California Maritime Academy is looking for a Master for their training ship. Click here for more information.

(posted 1/8/08)
Shipping Company Shoreside Jobs
The following three jobs have been posted by a company called Partners In Diversity. They have been hired to fill three positions with a shipping company in Los Angeles at Terminal Island. The company is particularly interested in finding women and/or minorities for these positions. Click on the link to get the full job description and details.
Marine Superintendent
Maritime Warehouse Supervisor
Warehouse Supervisor

(posted 12/20/07)
LA Pilots
The City of Los Angeles is currently seeking qualified Port Pilots to fill several vacancies at the Port of Los Angeles. Below is the job description, salary, requirements, and application process for Port Pilot.
JOB TITLE: PORT PILOT
ANNUAL SALARY: $158,813 - $208,362
DUTIES: A Port Pilot navigates oceangoing vessels entering or leaving Los Angeles Harbor and operates communications and navigational equipment.

REQUIREMENTS
1. Three years of full-time paid experience as a United States Coast Guard licensed Master or Chief Mate of an inspected vessel, of not less than 5,000 gross tons, on the waters of any ocean; or
2. Three years of full-time paid experience as a port pilot whose duties include docking and undocking of oceangoing or coastwise vessels in a major port of the United States; or
3. Three years of full-time paid experience as a Master of a tugboat within the confines of San Pedro Bay and its tributaries, including experience as a Docking Master on flat tow vessels of at least 5,000 gross tons.

WHERE TO APPLY:
APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED ON THE CITY APPLICATION FORM. The complete job bulletin is on-line at http://www.lacity.org/per. Candidates may apply on-line at https://personline.lacity.org/job_app/, or may download a paper application at http://www.lacity.org/per/appform.htm and send it by mail.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Applications will be accepted until a sufficient number have been received.

Sea Wolf Adventures, which runs tours in SE Alaska, is a woman owned company that is looking for a Captain and an engineer. Check out their web site for more information, or contact Kimber Owen, Owner & Naturalist, Sea Wolf Adventures
Home Port: Box 21, Elfin Cove, AK 99825
(907) 957-1438
seawolfadventures@earthlink.net
www.seawolfadventures.net

SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABLE FOR WOMEN IN THE MARITIME INDUSTRY
WMA has recently become aware of a scholarship available for women. We are excited about it, because it is the first financial aid that we are aware of to include hawsepipers. The funds are available for women who are pursuing training at any level, including unlicensed. For more information contact The Brier Foundation at www.thebrierfoundation.org, e-mail pinkyflies@thebrierfoundation.org, or call 1-866-746-5913 (1-866-pinky1flies). Check out our Fall 2006 newsletter for more information.

Check out other postings on our resources page.

MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY
To protect our members' privacy, our membership directory is available only to other WMA members. To request a copy, please contact us at info@womensmaritimeassoc.com and after confirming your membership we will e-mail it to you. Please let us know if you would prefer to have it sent snail mail.

WMA T-SHIRTS
25th Anniversary T-shirts are available now for $20.00 (includes shipping within the US). Dusty blue color with WMA logo on the back and the words "Riding the Waves for 25 Years". Please indicate size (sm, med, lg or xl). 100% prewashed cotton. To order, call Robin at 206-938-2688, or send a check to:
WMA
PMB 743
1916 Pike Place #12
Seattle, WA 98101

We encourage all women mariners to send in photographs, articles, news stories or sea stories for the next newsletter. E-mail to info@womensmaritimeassoc.com or snail mail to the above address.