People in maritime - powered by MarineTraffic
A series of thought-provoking fireside chats with the quirky people that make up the world of maritime, hosted by the MarineTraffic team. This definitely isn’t your average Maritime Podcast. Every fortnight, we will be interviewing professionals at every level to showcase the diverse range of individuals driving the success of one of the biggest and most complex industries in the world.
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Episodes
Saturday May 06, 2023
Saturday May 06, 2023
In this episode, Ivana Maria Carrioni Burnett, marine pilot at Port of London Authority shares her feelings before boarding a vessel, the similarities between seafaring and the navy & explains how vessel tracking helps her family appreciate the intricacies of her job.
Saturday Apr 22, 2023
Saturday Apr 22, 2023
Tune in to our chat with maritime lawyer Maria Athanasiou. She shares cultural takeaways from studying & working abroad plus her professional life as a lawyer & University lecturer in Cyprus, requiring her to "combine two different characters."
Saturday Apr 08, 2023
Saturday Apr 08, 2023
Martin Kröger, CEO of the German Shipowners Association, talks about shipping and the maritime community in Hamburg, reveals the top places he's visited and shares his insights on the next crisis in shipping, along with why "hope is not a strategy".
Saturday Mar 25, 2023
Saturday Mar 25, 2023
In this episode we are joined by Maria Dixon, Founder at ISM Shipping. Maria talks about how she stumbled into the maritime industry 'by accident' and shares her advice for young professionals, her thoughts on the evolving opportunities for women in the industry, and the importance of learning from past experiences to avoid mistakes in shipping.
Saturday Feb 25, 2023
Saturday Feb 25, 2023
In this episode, Carlos Gonzalez, Fleet Perfomance Manager at OSM Maritime Group shares his insights on the industry's digitalisation, provides advice for those considering a career in shipping and discusses his passion for sustainability and the environment.
Saturday Feb 11, 2023
Saturday Feb 11, 2023
Arie Palmers, experienced maritime pilot, talks to us about his work passion, the dangerous situations he’s faced, the dominant feeling he gets before boarding a vessel and insights & advice on navigating the highs and lows of this dynamic industry.All this and more in the latest episode of People in maritime:
Tuesday Jan 31, 2023
Tuesday Jan 31, 2023
In between chats about supply chain challenges and opportunities, Gene Seroka, Executive Director at the @Port of Los Angeles, reveals his Super Bowl prediction, names his favourite song and talks about the most famous person he has ever met.
Saturday Jan 14, 2023
Saturday Jan 14, 2023
Kate Bollanou, intercultural communication consultant, reveals what inspired her to inspire other people, talks about maritime’s diversity & representation and emphasises how everyday heroes can influence you, sharing a story from her youth that made her step into the industry.
All this and more, in the new episode of People in maritime:
Saturday Dec 10, 2022
Saturday Dec 10, 2022
A journalist turned broker, Yiota Gousas of Golden Destiny talks about her career change, the challenges of being a broker, the difference between a captain and an engineer, and shares her five favourite cities before revealing the one that stands out for its after-work drinks vibe.
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Saturday Nov 26, 2022
Saturday Nov 26, 2022
George Diamantis, Senior Marine Casualties Investigator at Minerva Marine Inc. explains to us what he finds the most interesting when investigating incidents, the role of technology in ensuring safety and how can new ideas result in better risk assessment. Listen more to the new episode of People in maritime: