On The Bridge

Alicia Store

On The Bridge is a maritime industry podcast by leading Superyacht navigation management company, DSNM Ltd.   Hosted by the COO of DSNM Ltd, Alicia Store, each episode focuses on bringing you real conversations with people who live and work within the Superyacht world, lifting the lid on this unique industry.   Join us as we chat candidly with Superyacht Captains, Officers, training experts, business leaders, former crew turned entrepreneurs.   On The Bridge explores real stories, professional insights and lessons shaping todays Superyacht world.

  1. 20 APR

    On The Bridge with Master Mariner Captain George Mills

    "Most of the time you’ll get away without a proper plan… until you don’t." Returning to the DSNM sofa for this episode of On The Bridge is Captain George Mills, DSNM's in-house Master Mariner. George breaks down some of the most misunderstood areas of bridge management and navigation. From SOLAS regulations and maritime governance to the daily realities of passage planning, George brings practical advice to topics that are too often treated as "tick-box" exercises rather than safety-critical processes. Exploring the fine line between luxury service and professional responsibility, George shares his perspective on building safer habits in an increasingly automated environment. We explore -  Breaking down SOLAS and the true purpose of maritime governance.Navigating guest expectations, time constraints, and the pressure on the Captain.The real risks of treating navigation as a tick-box exerciseCommon mistakes crew can make when planning passagesOverreliance on ECDIS and GPS systemsBridge team communication and leadership dynamicsStrategies for managing alarm fatigue and preparing for emergency GPS failure. Whether you're new to yachting or experienced on the bridge, this is a can not miss episode for operating safely at sea. Chapters - 00:00 – What are the key layers of governance at sea? 01:20 – What is SOLAS and why is it so important? 02:20 – What is the bare minimum for passage planning on a yacht? 04:20 – What are the most common mistakes crews make when planning passages? 06:10 – Why is passage planning treated as a tick-box exercise? 08:30 – How should crews prepare for risks and contingency scenarios? 11:00 – How should captains handle pressure from owners or guests? 16:10 – What are the risks of overreliance on ECDIS and GPS? 22:00 – How can crews avoid alarm fatigue and common ECDIS mistakes? 28:00 – What defines strong bridge team management and communication? 32:00 – How should crews balance automation with real-world awareness? 36:30 – What should crews do when navigation data is missing or unreliable? If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe, share, and leave a review to help more people find the conversation.

    39 min
  2. 23 MAR

    On The Bridge with Superyacht Phi

    How do you build a 100% custom masterpiece from a blank sheet of paper? On this episode of On The Bridge, Alicia sit down with Captain Guy Booth and Interior Designer George Wolstenholme to pull back the curtain on M/Y Phi. One of the most talked-about superyachts in recent history. As George says, “The concept had to come before the yacht”. From years of notebook sketches and conversations to a fully custom Royal Huisman build based on the mathematical philosophy of the Golden Ratio, Phi, was never meant to be ordinary. We explore how a blank sheet of paper became a 58.5m engineering masterpiece, where every single detail is considered with purpose. We explore - • Working without compromise to the philosophy of the Golden Ratio • Amazing details of design from watch mechanisms to wine cellars • How to collaborate without ego to bring a vision to life • The realities of Phi's detention in London and the controversy that followed This is a story about vision, craftsmanship, resilience, and the reality of building boldly. Timestamps - • 00:00 – How did the journey to build Phi begin?  • 04:30 – Why was full custom non-negotiable?  • 10:00 – How did the Golden Ratio shape the concept?  • 20:00 – What made the design collaboration work?  • 30:00 – Why choose a  Dutch shipyard?  • 38:30 – What features define Phi’s uniqueness?  • 45:00 – How does Phi perform at sea? 5 • 3:30 – What happened on the day of detention?  If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe, share, and leave a review to help more people find the conversation. Find out more about dsnm:  Website: https://www.dsnmltd.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dsnm-ltd/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dsnmltd/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dsnmltd/

    1hr 22min

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On The Bridge is a maritime industry podcast by leading Superyacht navigation management company, DSNM Ltd.   Hosted by the COO of DSNM Ltd, Alicia Store, each episode focuses on bringing you real conversations with people who live and work within the Superyacht world, lifting the lid on this unique industry.   Join us as we chat candidly with Superyacht Captains, Officers, training experts, business leaders, former crew turned entrepreneurs.   On The Bridge explores real stories, professional insights and lessons shaping todays Superyacht world.