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 as we 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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When we started the podcast we were keen to highlight people who really enthuse about their work and this episode's guest is a great example.
Mike Louagie followed his passion for ships and photography and has carved a successful career taking maritime shots but also passing on his skills in some of the remotest areas of the world.
A fan of ferries in particular, he is part of the team behind the Ferry Shipping Summit and also produces the weekly Ferry Shipping News.
In our conversation he offers some good advice for anyone wanting to break into a particular industry and reveals how he managed to capture some of his most awe-inspiring shots.
To see more of his work follow Mike on LinkedIn and Instagram
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