Heather Galiher
Third Mate
RV Roger Revelle
On this Expedition:
My work is to pilot the ship, stand watch and navigate in all conditions while at sea. It is an interesting job because the Captain and Mates have full responsibility for the Revelle. The work varies from quiet watches at sea to piloting in crowded waters, as well as supervising operations while we are in port. We maintain a current position log, keep electronic logs and use a full range of computer controls up on the bridge. Since the Revelle is entirely powered by electricity, all of our steering and navigation is integrated. We also have full electronic chart sets and satellite communications. Even with all that, our most important work is to keep a continual visual watch, with the help of the able seamen, and to always look to the safety of the ship and crew.
Each Mate position has different responsibilities. As Third Mate, in addition to the primary work, I am the safety officer for the ship. This means that all of our safety equipment, life boats, survival gear, life jackets and other equipment are also a part of my responsibility. Every week, I inspect all the equipment and we have safety training for both the crew and the science team. Everyone does the training, even if they are off-watch; safety out at sea is everyone's responsibility.
About myself:
On board the Revelle and other ships, I have traveled to Thailand, Papua New Guinea, Taiwan, the Antarctic, Hawaii, Samoa, Tahiti... When I was growing up, I always liked being on the water; I sailed on a 37 foot sailboat and then I went on a ship, and thought, this is great, people can go to all these places in the world, and that's their job! I was fortunate that a relative encouraged me to go to the Great Lakes Maritime Academy and get my Mates License. I have worked as an A/B, as a Mate, as well as other work on ships. I love to travel and we get to go to some really exotic places to do scientific research.
For Students:
I think that the ocean is an interesting place. We work on ships, but we also have time back on shore for weeks at a time and get to go on both long and short trips. There are a lot of different jobs on ships and I think it is great that women have as much of a chance here at sea for the Mate or Captains' jobs as men! Almost all the people that come on ships really want to be here, so you meet some interesting people while you travel. What more could a person want?
(alphabetical order by last name)
Sarah Baumgardner - Geosciences, MIT
Darryl Churchill - Engine Room Propulsion, RV Roger Revelle
Tom Desjardins - Captain, RV Roger Revelle
Meghan Donohue - Resident Marine Technician (aka restech)
Amy Eisin - Marine Geology and Geophysics, Texas A&M
Jay Erickson - Senior Cook, RV Roger Revelle
Joseph Ferris III - Second Mate, RV Roger Revelle
Dr. Fred Frey - Geochemistry Professor, MIT
Heather Galiher - 3rd Mate, RV Roger Revelle
Jackie Gauntlett - Geology and Oceanography, UCT
Howie Goldstein - Marine Mammal Biologist, Observer
James Edward Hayden, Sr. - Second Asisstant Engineer, RV Roger Revelle
Philip Hogan - Engine Room, Propulsion, RV Roger Revelle
Shari Hilding-Kronforst - Marine Geology & Geophysics, Texas A&M
Lara Kalnins - Geophysics, University of Oxford
George Kennedy - A/B Deck, RV Roger Revelle
Clemens Kessler - Seaman, RV Roger Revelle
Dr. Kolluru Sree Krishna - Marine Geophysics, Goa, India
Dr. Oleg Levchenko - Shirshov Inst. of Oceanology Professor, Moscow
Joe Martino - Seaman, RV Roger Revelle
Evelyn Mervine - Geochemistry Woods Hole / MIT
Laura Morse - Marine Biologist, Marine Mammal Observer
Brandi Murphy - Marine Geophysical Technician
Leslie Nemazi - Marine Geology & Geophysics, Texas A&M
Soumen Mallick - Isotope Geochemistry, Florida State University
Matthew Peer - Third Asisstant Engineer, RV Roger Revelle
Ines G. Nobre Silva - Isotope Geochemistry, University of British Columbia, Canada
Holly Owens - Geochronology, MIT
Scott Rasmussen - Geosciences, Brown University
Christopher Paul - Marine Geology & Geophysics, Texas A&M
Dr. Malcolm Pringle - Research Scientist / Geochronologist Professor, MIT
Dr. Dasari Gopala Rao - Marine Geophysics & Geology, India
Dr. Will Sager - Marine Geology & Geophysics Professor, Texas A&M
Dax Soule - Geophysicist, Geology, Texas A&M
Masako Tominaga - Marine Geophysics, Texas A&M
Richard Vullo - Chief Mate, RV Roer Revelle
Rory Wilson - Teacher at Sea, JOI Learning
James Wiltshire - Marine Geology, UCT
BACKGROUND
7/7 - Exploring the Heart of the RV Roger Revelle
6/29 - Looking into the Geophysical World (Undersea)
6/24 - Another Look at OUR WORLD
6/21 - First Look... Onboard the RV Roger Revelle
