Full Ahead – the podcast about ships and shipping
Full Ahead - the podcast about ships and shipping
Podcast Description
We're an island nation.
Our maritime industry employs over half a million people yet how much do we actually know about it?
In this series we'll hear from members of the maritime team at sea and on land.
With a wide range of guests from across the UK we're aiming to shed light on an industry many take for granted.
With top level experience in shipping Alistair Eagles knows a thing or two about the industry while journalist Nigel Thompson has been close to the coast for most of his life.
It's an entertaining look that reveals some surprising facts about a fast-changing sector.
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Content Themes
The series explores a variety of themes related to the maritime sector, including the experiences of maritime pilots, the operational challenges of ferry services, and innovations within the shipping industry. For instance, one episode features pilot Andy Bradbury discussing the complexities of navigating ships, while another highlights the bustling preparations of the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company for the TT races.
We’re an island nation.
Our maritime industry employs over half a million people yet how much do we actually know about it?
In this series we’ll hear from members of the maritime team at sea and on land.
With a wide range of guests from across the UK we’re aiming to shed light on an industry many take for granted.
With top level experience in shipping Alistair Eagles knows a thing or two about the industry while journalist Nigel Thompson has been close to the coast for most of his life.
It’s an entertaining look that reveals some surprising facts about a fast-changing sector.
We promised this podcast series would shine a light on some of the unsung heroes of the maritime industry and hope you agree that this episode certainly does!
He goes to work on a launch, several miles out to sea will scale the side of a ship to work with a captain and crew he may never have met before; Andy Bradbury is one of the team of maritime pilots working around the UK.
In this episode he explains how he was attracted to the demanding role, the responsibilities it entails and some of the experiences he's had navigating ships into the ports of Heysham and Glasson Dock in Lancashire.
As you'll hear, both offer real challenges!
Alistair and Nigel also look at some of the industry news around and talk briefly about cruising – a potential topic for a future podcast.
NB Since recording our conversation, Andy is now progressed to be a trainee pilot serving Liverpool. We wish him well in his new role!
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