Full Ahead : the podcast about ships and shipping

How much do we really know about the industry that keeps us connected?In this series, we hear from the people who keep the maritime world moving — at sea and ashore — shining a light on an industry many rely on but few truly understand.With decades of senior shipping experience, Alistair Eagles brings industry insight, while journalist Nigel Thompson brings curiosity and storytelling shaped by a lifetime spent close to the coast.From ferries and ports to life at sea, expect surprising stories and a fresh look at a fast-changing sector.🌍 Follow on Facebook, Youtube, Instagram & LinkedIn.

Full Ahead : the podcast about ships and shipping is a business podcast hosted by Nigel Thompson and Alistair Eagles, with 28 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Nigel Thompson and Alistair Eagles hosts Full Ahead : the podcast about ships and shipping, a business show with 28 episodes published.

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  Behind the scenes on Stena Embla: What’s next for life at sea?

  Aug 6, 202629 min

  We’re back afloat for this episode of the podcast and asking when it comes to recruitment, what the future of the maritime industry may look like? We were recently invited aboard the Irish Sea ferry Stena Embla which links Birkenhead and Belfast while the ship was alongside on the Wirral for a rare maintenance and rest day. With the industry changing we enjoyed conversations with some of the people helping to shape it: ⚓ Swopping the deck for a desk : Kathryn Gallagher reflects on her personal journey from life at sea to buildinga career on shore. ⚓ Building the future: Scarlett Black, Stena Line's Talent Acquisition Lead, explains why a fresh approach torecruitment could help tackle the industry's skills challenge. ⚓ Booming Birkenhead: With significant recent investment in Birkenhead we hear from Stena’s Regional Port Development Manager Christian Grossie about the jobof meeting changing traffic demand. ⚓ The view from the bridge: We also speak to Captain Wojciech Haptar who has commanded Stena Embla since she entered service five years ago and shares an insight into life on the Irish Sea on a ship with a distinctive "green bridge." Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube. The Full Ahead Podcast is proudly sponsored by Stena Line,the Irish Sea's favourite ferry company.

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  Episode #5

  Inside Fleetwood Nautical Campus ⚓

  Jul 23, 202637 minS2

  Have you ever wondered what it takes to launch a career as a Merchant Navy Officer or Maritime Apprentice? For this episode of the Full Ahead Podcast Alistair and Nigel go on-location to Fleetwood Nautical Campus (FNC) widely regarded as one of the UK’s top nautical institutions. With a rich seagoing history dating back to 1892, the campus continues to set the benchmark for maritime education. We visited their open day to meet cadets preparing for life at sea and the specialist instructors training them. In this episode: from the bridge to the training pool, we go inside Fleetwood's state-of-the-art facilities 'engine or deck?' We hear from cadets from both! and we hear from the man at the top Neil Atkinson who attended in 1989 and following a 22-year career at sea returned as Head of Campus in 2013. Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube! The Full Ahead Podcast is proudly sponsored by Stena Line, the Irish Sea’s favourite ferry company.

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  Episode #4

  The Åland Islands: Europe's Maritime Meeting Place

  Jul 9, 202645 minS2

  Discover why the Åland Islands have become one of northern Europe's most important maritime meeting places. Alistair travels to Mariehamn for Maritime Day, where shipping professionals, industry leaders and enthusiasts gather to network, share ideas and celebrate the maritime sector. From the charity 5K run supporting Mercy Ships to interviews with leading names in shipping, this episode captures the atmosphere of one of the Baltic's biggest maritime events. Featuring guests from Godby Shipping, DFDS, Viking Line and event organiser Ålands Sjöfart, plus a conversation with the Speaker of the Åland Parliament, you'll hear how this unique island community combines a rich maritime heritage with a forward-looking shipping industry. The Full Ahead Podcast is proudly sponsored by Stena Line, the Irish Sea's leading ferry company. The islands: Stena Line

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  Episode #4

  The Åland Islands: Europe's Maritime Meeting Place

  Jul 9, 202645 minS2

  <p>Discover why the Åland Islands have become one of northern Europe's most important maritime meeting places.</p><p>Alistair travels to Mariehamn for Maritime Day, where shipping professionals, industry leaders and enthusiasts gather to network, share ideas and celebrate the maritime sector.</p><p>From the charity 5K run supporting Mercy Ships to interviews with leading names in shipping, this episode captures the atmosphere of one of the Baltic's biggest maritime events.</p><p>Featuring guests from Godby Shipping, DFDS, Viking Line and event organiser Ålands Sjöfart, plus a conversation with the Speaker of the Åland Parliament, you'll hear...

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  Episode #3

  Hey Tugboat, the Bristol Channel's First Female Tug Captain | Full Ahead Podcast

  Jun 17, 202631 minS2

  Rhiannon Pritchard made history as the Bristol Channel's first female tug captain — and she's helping shine a spotlight on one of the maritime industry's most important yet often overlooked roles. Through her hugely popular Hey Tugboat social media channels, Rhiannon has attracted thousands of followers by sharing life at the helm of a Svitzer tug. She offers a skipper's-eye view of ship handling and the vessels that keep maritime traffic moving safely and efficiently. In this episode of The Full Ahead Podcast , Rhiannon discusses her career journey so far, her life as a tug captain, the realities of working on the water, and how social media is helping introduce a whole new audience to the world of maritime operations. If you're fascinated by ships, ports and the people who keep global trade moving, this is an episode not to miss! Follow Hey Tugboat on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok. The Full Ahead Podcast is proudly sponsored by Stena Line , the Irish Sea's leading ferry company.

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