Women Offshore Podcast
Maritime Leadership with a Mission Featuring Captain Neil Daboul from Mercy Ships
In this episode of the Women Offshore Podcast, we welcome Captain Neil Daboul , a seasoned maritime professional with more than four decades of experience across commercial shipping, offshore operations, and fleet management. Today, he brings that expertise to Mercy Ships , a global nonprofit that delivers free surgical care and strengthens healthcare systems aboard hospital ships serving communities across Africa. Throughout his career, Captain Daboul has served in leadership roles aboard drillships, oil tankers, salvage vessels, and hospital ships. His experience spans vessel command, fleet management, safety systems, shipyard projects, and complex international operations. In this conversation, Captain Daboul shares how his maritime career prepared him for humanitarian service and what it takes to operate a floating hospital that delivers life-changing medical care to people with limited access to surgery. He also discusses the importance of strong leadership, teamwork, and operational excellence in supporting Mercy Ships' mission. This episode highlights the many ways maritime professionals can use their skills to make a meaningful impact beyond traditional commercial operations.
