Raheleh Tahmasbi is the first Iranian and West Asian female ship captain.
After earning her TFT certificate, she began teaching marine courses and later became an instructor of advanced sea survival skills.
Tahmasbi started her career at sea in 2010 with a sailor certificate in the southern Iranian port city of Bandar Lengeh.
Tahmasbi was also selected as Iran's exemplary seafarer the same year.
In April 2023, Tahmasbi became Iran's and West Asia's first female sea captain after completing a three-month commanding course.