Sailing Strong: Andrew Bruhl on Building Health and Wellness Offshore

In Episode 240 of the Women Offshore Podcast, Christine MacMillan sits down with Andrew Bruhl, mariner-turned-entrepreneur and founder of ShipShape Health, to explore the importance of physical and mental wellbeing in the maritime industry.Andrew’s journey began with a chance encounter on a ship passing through the Pascagoula Channel—a moment that inspired him to enroll at Texas Maritime Academy. After three years sailing tankers and container ships, he experienced firsthand how demanding life at sea could be. Long hours, stress, and limited food and fitness options made staying healthy nearly impossible.“I quickly realized how essential fitness was to both performance and safety at sea,” Andrew shares. “But I also saw a gap—crews lacked the tools and accountability they needed to thrive offshore.”That realization became the foundation of ShipShape Health, a wellness company designed by mariners, for mariners. ShipShape provides custom workouts, nutrition strategies, and accountability systems tailored to vessel life. To date, the program has logged over 10,000 workouts, lifted millions of pounds, and helped hundreds of mariners lose weight, gain strength, and reclaim their energy.But Andrew’s vision goes beyond individual fitness. ShipShape is working with mariners, companies, and insurers to raise health standards across the maritime industry—making wellness as integral as safety training. With a growing team of coaches, videographers, and partners, Andrew is leading a movement to ensure mariners can sail strong, safe, and healthy for years to come.

 Tune in to Episode 240 

to hear Andrew’s story, the inspiration behind ShipShape, and practical strategies you can use to improve your own health offshore.