These are podcasts with friends, family and people I meet along the journey.
Ollie shares how his love of sailing and a background in history and geography led him to a career in shipping. Now a trainee at Oldendorff, he reflects on a transformative three-month voyage aboard the Emma Oldendorff and the steep learning curve of life at…
(Note: only the first few words are in German then we talk in English;-)) What do Canadian grocery stores, spare parts for giant ships, and QR codes have in common? Henning Wegner. I talk with Henning about his unusual route into shipping, the daily adventures…
Harald, a Fleet Manager, and I chat about how his life at sea began in 1987. He shares stories of shipbuilding, being a Superintendent on large vessels, and the special camaraderie that grows onboard. We also talk about how modern tech keeps seafarers close to…
Today’s conversation is with Capt. Vijay Fernandez, who began his maritime career in 1991 and worked his way up from deck cadet to Master Mariner to shore-based roles in port operations. He talks about tackling demanding exams, studying in Glasgow, and the daily realities of…
In this podcast, I speaks with Maria of the Learning and Development team about what it’s like to build a family life connected to the sea. Maria is married to O’Neil, once a marine engineer, and longtime Oldendorff employee. They talk about early sailing trips,…
In this podcast, I sit down with Adrian Pereira to talk about what it’s really like to spend three months living and working on a bulk carrier ship. Adrian recently finished this part of his training with Oldendorff Carriers, and we cover a lot—from safety…