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. 21 APR

    On The Bridge with Captain Chris Halligan on M/Y Here Comes The Sun

    On this episode of On the Bridge, we chat with Captain Chris Halligan during the 2025 Cannes Yacht show. We discussed what challenges come with running an 89m superyacht, what destinations are on his travel bucket list and what makes the stunning M/Y Here Comes The Sun the most special vessel on the market currently. Don't forget to subscribe for more conversations with industry leaders shaping the future of business, creativity, and innovation. Drop your questions or thoughts in the comments—we’d love to hear from you. #superyacht #superyachts #superyachtcaptain #superyachtnavigation #superyachtmanagement #amels

    7 min

  2. 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

  3. 14 APR

    On the Bridge with Chief Officer Jason Walker

    In this episode of On the Bridge, we sit down with Chief Officer Jason Walker of M/Y Arience. Jason shares his journey into the yachting industry, what his day-to-day responsibilities look like, and how he and his crew deliver a 7-star experience to charter guests. From memorable guest requests to planning complex itineraries, this conversation offers a behind-the-scenes look at life on board one of the world’s finest superyachts. 0:00 – Intro 0:25 – How did you get into the industry? 5:05 – What does your day-to-day look like? 9:15 – Is a client info sheet helpful? 9:47 – Balancing guest expectations and operational duties 13:52 – What keeps charter guests coming back? 16:03 – What issues do the crew face in providing top-tier service? Any memorable guest requests? 19:57 – Supporting crew and hiring the right people 22:39 – Planning and navigating complex itineraries 25:50 – Memorable challenges on board 29:40 – Most rewarding part of the job & what’s next 32:35 – Quickfire questions Don't forget to subscribe for more conversations with industry leaders shaping the future of business, creativity, and innovation. Drop your questions or thoughts in the comments—we’d love to hear from you.

    34 min

  4. 7 APR

    On the Bridge - Best and Unseen Bits

    We took a look back through the archives to revisit some unseen moments and some of the best bits from our 'On the Bridge' series. 00:00 - Intro 00:10 - Sailing onboard Black Pearl - Derek Munro 03:03 - The best thing about being a superyacht captain - Cpt Olly Lewis 04:26 - Building Occam Marine - Lee Stevenson & Giles Frankal 06:18 - Sharing Seakeepers - Gill Rodrigues 07:36 - Industry Changes - Francsca Webster 09:32 - Firstbeat Analytics - Cally Cooper 10:49 - Security Checks in Yachting - Conrad Empson 11:47 - Career Highlights - Dave and Alicia Store 13:43 - Incident Reporting - Master Mariner Paul Shepherd 14:55 - Commercial to Yachting - Cpt Chris Halligan Don't forget to subscribe for more conversations with industry leaders shaping the future of business, creativity, and innovation. Drop your questions or thoughts in the comments—we’d love to hear from you.

    16 min

  5. 31 MAR

    On the Bridge with S/Y Black Pearl Project Manager Derek Munro

    In this episode of On the Bridge, we speak with Divergent Yachting's Derek Munro. Derek was the Project Manager and Owner's Representative for the Oceanco masterpiece, Sail Yacht Black Pearl. He finally gets to tell all the stories from behind the scenes of the highly secretive project, how he came to be a part of it, and what is in store for the 106-metre superyacht. 00:00 - Intro 00:35 - The Vision 03:27 - What makes Black Pearl special? 10:03 - Challenges in building a sustainable yacht 15:55 - Black Pearl shaping the future 20:41 - Owners' personal  touches or ‘must-haves’ 24:43 - Managing expectations, budget and deadlines 32:36 - Black Pearl's future Don't forget to subscribe for more conversations with industry leaders shaping the future of business, creativity, and innovation. Drop your questions or thoughts in the comments—we’d love to hear from you.

    34 min

  6. 24 MAR

    On the Bridge with Superyacht Captain Olly Lewis

    In this episode of On the Bridge, we speak with Burgess Superyacht Charter Captain of the year 2023, Olly Lewis. We discuss what makes for a successful charter, the best and worst parts of being a superyacht captain, and the time he had to negotiate a particularly tricky scenario. 00:00 - Intro 00:27 - Journey into yachting and to becoming a captain 07:38 - The most important qualities to be a successful charter captain 10:26 - The best and hardest thing about being a superyacht captain 15:45 - The most challenging situation whilst at sea 22:04 - Managing crew in a pressurised environment 25:03 - Good crew for charter season 28:03 - Tough guest requests 30:51 - Memorable region/itinerary 33:12 - Bucket list destination Don't forget to subscribe for more conversations with industry leaders shaping the future of business, creativity, and innovation. Drop your questions or thoughts in the comments—we’d love to hear from you.

    37 min

  7. 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

  8. 17 MAR

    On the Bridge with Mr & Mrs Store

    In the first of our 'Meet the Team' episodes, dsnm owners Dave and Alicia took to the hot seat to discuss their roles, biggest work achievements, and more.  They also play a quick game of 'Mr & Mrs'... What could possibly go wrong? Don't forget to subscribe for more conversations with industry leaders shaping the future of business, creativity, and innovation. Drop your questions or thoughts in the comments—we’d love to hear from you.

    24 min
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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.

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  • Creator
    Alicia Store
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 On The Bridge
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