VOICES FROM THE MARITIME INDUSTRY SINCE 2015

260 Captain Kate McCue

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Captain Kate McCue Sets a New Course

Why did Captain Kate McCue—trailblazing mariner and the face of modern cruising—leave her high-profile role at Celebrity Cruises? And what’s bringing her to the shipyards of Italy, where she’s helping shape one of the most ambitious luxury yachting projects in the world?

In this episode, we explore McCue’s bold transition from mega cruise ships to the helm of Four Seasons Yacht I, the first ultra-luxury vessel from the iconic hotel brand. Slated for a 2026 debut, this yacht promises a new kind of sea travel—intimate, personalised, and curated with precision. And at the centre of it all is Kate McCue, already on the ground (or rather, in dry dock), overseeing its final build phase.

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259 Christian Ioannou, CEO MCTC Marine Ltd

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How food is contributing to the welfare onboard a ship

In this episode, we explore the powerful connection between food and crew welfare onboard ships. Gone are the days when meals were the central social event of the day—today, many seafarers spend more time alone in their cabins. But despite this shift, the importance of a good meal has not diminished.Continue Reading …

258: International Day for Women in Maritime 2025! 

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Happy International Day for Women in Maritime 2025!

Lena is at the IMO to celebrate the International Day for Women in Maritime and attend the IMO Gender Equality Award Ceremony.

The International Day for Women in Maritime has been celebrated globally on May 18th every year since 2019. This year, the International Maritime Organisation is conducting a Symposium on the theme An Ocean of Opportunities for Women. Continue Reading …

257 Maria Yiassa, Co-Founder SeaOrama

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Maritime as a gaming concept

Maria Yiassa is the Co-Founder of SeaOrama, a strategic game in which you can experience the challenges of running a successful shipping company. This is a way to raise the profile of the maritime industry! Get the gamers and their parents interested; there is a way to influence young people to choose a career within the maritime sector. Brilliant!Continue Reading …

255 Britta Müller, Brittas Hafen Podcast

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Spreading the word about the maritime industry in Germany

Hearing someone say you have inspired them to do something is the best feeling in the world! After listening to the Shipping Podcast, Britta Müller started the Brittas Hafen Podcast in 2021. Now, we get to “compare notes” about what it is like to be a podcaster in the maritime sphere.Continue Reading …

254 Dr Therese Canning, Southampton Solent University

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Words are powerful

Have you ever been the subject of a dissertation? The first 63 episodes of the Shipping Podcast laid the groundwork for an extensive research project, and now is the time to unveil the results.

It’s been eight years since Therese Canning contacted me to discuss her study. She mentioned using the interviews from this platform to explore what individuals in the maritime industry were discussing and who voiced opinions on sustainability. Continue Reading …

252 George S. Leone, President and Chair of the Board of Homecoming 250

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Homecoming 250, the celebration of the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps’ 250th anniversaries

Mark your calendar for October 9 -16, 2025, to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps in their birthplace – Philadelphia and the Delaware River – as a grand opening event of the Semiquincentennial of the United States.Continue Reading …

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