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.
Podcast Insights
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.
How much do we really know about the industry that keeps us connected?
In this series, we hear from the people who keep the maritime world moving — at sea and ashore — shining a light on an industry many rely on but few truly understand.
With decades of senior shipping experience, Alistair Eagles brings industry insight, while journalist Nigel Thompson brings curiosity and storytelling shaped by a lifetime spent close to the coast.
From ferries and ports to life at sea, expect surprising stories and a fresh look at a fast-changing sector.
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Rhiannon Pritchard made history as the Bristol Channel's first female tug captain — and she's helping shine a spotlight on one of the maritime industry's most important yet often overlooked roles.
Through her hugely popular Hey Tugboat social media channels, Rhiannon has attracted thousands of followers by sharing life at the helm of a Svitzer tug. She offers a skipper's-eye view of ship handling and the vessels that keep maritime traffic moving safely and efficiently.
In this episode of The Full Ahead Podcast, Rhiannon discusses her career journey so far, her life as a tug captain, the realities of working on the water, and how social media is helping introduce a whole new audience to the world of maritime operations.
If you're fascinated by ships, ports and the people who keep global trade moving, this is an episode not to miss!
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The Full Ahead Podcast is proudly sponsored by Stena Line, the Irish Sea's leading ferry company.
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