Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) has joined forces with Women Offshore, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting gender diversity and inclusion in the maritime industry. This strategic collaboration signifies AMHS's commitment to continuous improvement and fostering a more inclusive workplace environment.
Women make up:
- 24% of the AMHS vessel staff
- 7.3% of credential mariners in the United States
- 1.2% of the vessel workforce worldwide
Women Offshore supports diversity in maritime careers through advocacy, mentorship, and networking opportunities. By becoming a corporate sponsor, AMHS aims to tap into a wealth of knowledge and expertise to grow and empower its workforce and drive continued positive change within the organization.
Big news at AMHS! We're thrilled to celebrate crew member Kim Grabbe, who just completed her two-week AB training at AVTEC – thanks to a scholarship from Women Offshore!
Kim shared her excitement:
"I'm so happy to announce I’ve obtained my AB certificate of training!
Thank you to Women Offshore for the support. These two weeks were intense but amazing -
from learning navigation and rules of the road to knot tying, line strength calculations,
and more. It was a fantastic class, and I highly recommend it to anyone pursuing a maritime career!"
