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November 16, 2011
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| American Maritime Officers members and staff attending the fifth annual Women on the Water conference, here with Maritime Administrator David Matsuda, included Marilyn Bowen, Tina Vanderploeg-Groom, Rosemary Mackay, Paulette Brown, Lesley Karentz (STAR Center), Megan Rycraft, Jennifer Brokaw and Phree Baker. Not in the picture is Amber Wilkie. The annual conference, sponsored in part by AMO, provides information and networking opportunities for young female mariners, industry professionals and maritime academy cadets. In this unique environment, men and women can openly discuss the opportunities and challenges for women mariners and explore career choices in the maritime industry. |