Off course: a sideways look at life at sea

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Off course: a sideways look at life at sea Podcast

Can you name three famous seafarers? Or do you know where your nearest port is? Don't worry if you're struggling with the answers - you're not alone! Off course explores why the maritime sector remains such a mystery to many of us when it plays such an important role in all our lives. Join host Robert Murtagh as he hears inspirational stories from across the industry - from captains on deck, to campaigners on land and those captured by pirates.

Episodes

  1. Off course (S2 E5): Jo Stanley

    FEB 8

    Off course (S2 E5): Jo Stanley

    We’re back for the final episode of season two with Dr Jo Stanley, a creative historian and expert on LGBT+ maritime history and an Honorary Research Fellow at Blaydes Maritime Centre, University of Hull. In this episode we talk with Jo about the history of LGBT+ individuals, particularly gay men, in the British Merchant Navy during the mid-20th century. We discuss how the environment onboard ships allowed for a more open exploration of sexuality and identity, with many gay men finding a sense of liberation and acceptance at sea. Links mentioned during the episode: Nautilus Equality and Diversity forum is next taking place on the 11th of April 2024 at 13:00 online https://www.nautilusint.org/en/creating-change/events/equality-and-diversity/equality-and-diversity-forum/ Jo Stanley’s website http://www.jostanley.biz/ Story about Roy ‘Wendy’ Gibson https://www.nautilusint.org/en/news-insight/telegraph/pride-in-a-life-well-lived/

    42 min
  2. Off course (S2 E4): Jacqueline Smith

    JAN 29

    Off course (S2 E4): Jacqueline Smith

    We’re back for another episode and this month we’re speaking with Jacqueline Smith, the maritime coordinator for the International Transport Workers' Federation. In this podcast we discuss the concept of Flags of Convenience (FOCs) in the maritime industry. Why the ITF is calling for a global review of ship registration practices and a clearer definition of a "genuine link" between a ship and its flag state. We also discuss the lack of enforcement of these regulations by FOC countries, particularly during the Covid-19 pandemic.

    37 min
  3. Off course (S3 E3): Lungi Mchunu

    12/06/2023

    Off course (S3 E3): Lungi Mchunu

    We’re back for another episode and this month we’re speaking with Lungi Mchunu, yacht skipper and the first African woman to sail to the Arctic. Lungi is also a yachtmaster graduate of the Nautilus strategic yacht partner and training charity, UKSA, and has worked in yachting, cruise and racing. We speak with her about her fear of the sea, how she overcame it, and her experiences of the arctic. With thanks to Lloyd's Maritime Academy for sponsoring this episode. To view Lloyd’s Maritime Academy course visit their website: https://informaconnect.com/lloyds-maritime-academy/?gad=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw6eWnBhAKEiwADpnw9q5pOB4z-HH7LsIWP3qSW1B67tKwzQ-Ao4NH2tIjsm2Q_9rs1rfjzBoCjJEQAvD_BwE Have you completed our Mapping our Maritime Future survey? Take part today: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/mappingourmaritimefuture

    41 min
  4. Off course (S2 E2): Ann Pletschke

    10/31/2023

    Off course (S2 E2): Ann Pletschke

    We’re back for another episode and this month we’re speaking with Ann Pletschke, Master Mariner and Merchant Navy medal winner. Ann works in the autonomous shipping industry, so we ask her for her views on how the implementation of AI and automation has had an impact on her work in the last few year, predictions for the future and what lessons we can learn from other industries. We also discuss how she got into the maritime industry, what inspired her when she was young, and how seafaring is the one thing that can bring together all genders. With thanks to Lloyd's Maritime Academy for sponsoring this episode. To  view Lloyd’s Maritime Academy course visit their website: https://informaconnect.com/lloyds-maritime-academy/?gad=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw6eWnBhAKEiwADpnw9q5pOB4z-HH7LsIWP3qSW1B67tKwzQ-Ao4NH2tIjsm2Q_9rs1rfjzBoCjJEQAvD_BwE

    47 min
  5. Off course (S2 E1): Allan Larsen

    09/08/2023

    Off course (S2 E1): Allan Larsen

    We're back for season two! With a big thanks to all of our season one listeners, we're now a multi-award nominated podcast and we can't wait to share with you what we have in store over the next few months. In July 2023 the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) set targets for Net Zero around 2050 which opens the door for some big changes in fuel and new technologies in the industry. We speak with Allan Larsen, Managing Director of Larsen’s Marine Surveyors and Consultants on what he thinks needs to happen for the industry to meet Net Zero targets and whether we'll get there, and we discuss the topic of marine surveying and the roles that surveyors play within maritime. With thanks to Lloyd's Maritime Academy for sponsoring this episode. To  view Lloyd’s Maritime Academy course visit their website: https://informaconnect.com/lloyds-maritime-academy/?gad=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw6eWnBhAKEiwADpnw9q5pOB4z-HH7LsIWP3qSW1B67tKwzQ-Ao4NH2tIjsm2Q_9rs1rfjzBoCjJEQAvD_BwE If you’re a Nautilus member and would like to attend the general meeting online 23-25th October, you can register here: https://www.nautilusint.org/en/creating-change/events/general-meetings/gm2023/

    35 min

  6. 04/21/2023

    Episode 5: Captain Kai Kaltegartner

    Episode 5, the final episode of series 1! After two years, a Dutch court has ruled in favour of a seafarer who was turned away by a crewing agency because of his work rescuing migrants in the Mediterranean. We speak to Captain Kai Kaltegartner, who shares with us his harrowing experiences onboard vessels rescuing people fleeing violence, insecurity and persecution. We ask him why he decided to pursue the crewing agency through the courts and what happens next?

    35 min

  7. 03/07/2023

    Episode 4: Captain Susan Cloggie-Holden

    In episode 4 of Off course we speak with Captain Susan Cloggie-Holden, the first female captain of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary. Susan tells us about her extraordinary career managing risk under high pressure, supporting Royal Navy and Merchant Navy seafarers, and promoting a more representative maritime workforce.

    30 min

  8. 01/20/2023

    Episode 3: Sea sickness

    Research has found that one of the main reasons many people don't consider a career at sea is because they suffer from 'sea sickness'. Do you suffer from sea sickness? Do we really know what sea sickness is? Is there a cure? Episode 3 of 'Off course' poses these questions and more to Dr Tom Stoffregen, of the University of Minnesota, a world-leading expert in motion sickness. Hint: there is only one proven cure for sea-sickness, but you're going to have to listen to find out what it is! Fill out our quick sea sickness survey here.

    35 min

  9. 11/18/2022

    Episode 2: Sanjam Gupta

    Episode 2 of Off course features a trailblazer in diversity in the maritime industry. Sanjam Sahi Gupta is Director of Sitara Shipping, founder of the Women in Shipping Trade Association (WISTA) India and CEO of Maritime SheEO. Sanjam talks to us about her often difficult experiences as one of the few women at a senior level in the industry and how these challenges have informed her campaigning work in making not simply the moral case but – crucially – the business case for diversity.

    33 min

  10. 10/13/2022

    Episode 1: Captain Phillips

    Our launch episode features Captain Rich Phillips – the Captain Phillips played by Tom Hanks in the Hollywood blockbuster movie of the same name. We speak to Captain Phillips about the accuracy of the movie, how his family reacted to his capture, why he rejects the label of 'hero' and why we shouldn't get complacent about piracy. With thanks to Nautilus Federation affiliate, the International Organization of Masters, Mates and Pilots.

    32 min

  11. 10/06/2022

    Introducing Off course

    Find out more about Off course the new podcast from Nautilus International

    3 min

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Can you name three famous seafarers? Or do you know where your nearest port is? Don't worry if you're struggling with the answers - you're not alone! Off course explores why the maritime sector remains such a mystery to many of us when it plays such an important role in all our lives. Join host Robert Murtagh as he hears inspirational stories from across the industry - from captains on deck, to campaigners on land and those captured by pirates.

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