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Off course podcast : series 3 - join us for a sideways look at life at sea
12 December 2024
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 Helen Kelly as she hears inspirational stories from across the industry - from captains on deck, to campaigners on land and those captured by pirates. Off course: a sideways look at life at sea.
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Series 3
We are back for season three of Off Course: a sideways look at life at sea!
Series 3 showcases maritime influencers.
We're kicking off the new season with an interview with third officer Scarlett Barnett-Smith.
Series 3: Episode 1
Thursday 19 September 2024
Scarlett discusses her current role, navigating the busy English Channel, and the responsibilities she handles daily. She reflects on her cadetship, which included working on HMS Tamar and highlights the unique experiences of traveling to Antarctica and other global destinations.
Find Scarlett on TikTok and Instagram @ā captainscarlettbā .
Series 3: Episode 2
Thursday 10 October 2024
Join Chef Danny Davies as he takes us behind the scenes of his exciting life as a superyacht chef! From traversing the high seas to cooking for the world's elite, Danny's career has been anything but ordinary.
In this episode, Danny shares the thrills and challenges of working on some of the most luxurious yachts around the globe.
Danny discusses the challenges of transitioning from a land-based chef to a superyacht chef, and the physical demands of working as a chef on a yacht. Aspiring superyacht chefs can discover what qualifications are needed and the potential rewards of the job.
Series 3: Episode 3
Thursday 14 November 2024
For the latest episode of our podcast, we go onboard a Maersk post-panamax containership with Captain Mark Maguire, the straight talking, no-nonsense star of TikTok, demystifying container shipping one video at a time.
As one of the world's largest container shipping companies, Maersk has a fleet of truly mammoth vessels plying the global trade routes. At the helm of these floating behemoths are experienced master mariners like Captain Mark Maguire, who has spent more than 20 years at sea, working his way up from a young deckhand to now commanding some of the biggest ships afloat.
In This Episode we talk to Capt Maguire about what it's like to command a 353-meter-long container ship carrying 15,000 TEUs; how data and AI are revolutionizing maritime operations for efficiency and sustainability; the daily routines, challenges, and responsibilities of a modern-day ship captain; all about his TikTok Fame; and get some valuable advice for aspiring seafarers and a look at the diverse opportunities in the maritime industry.
Episode 4
Thursday 12 November 2024
India Syms, known as India Rose Ocean is a deck officer of the Watch Unlimited and has been documenting her life at sea to over 47,000 followers on TikTok.
Showcasing the sheer variety that a seafaring career can offer, India's career so far has seen her training with the Royal Fleet Auxiliary to sailing around the world on a 55 foot yacht as part The Spirit of Adelaide team in the Ocean Globe Race 2023.
Tune in for another fascinating conversation, showcasing just how far a maritime career can take you!
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