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Engine Room Fire, Death at Sea & Near Misses |  Captain Ravi Chaudhry

EPISODE 60 • SEASON 3

Engine Room Fire, Death at Sea & Near Misses | Captain Ravi Chaudhry

Meet veteran Merchant Navy Captain Ravi Chaudhry, whose 34-year career spanned the shift from celestial navigation to modern GPS-driven shipping. From joining the sea as a teenager from Punjab to commanding massive OBO carriers, Ravi shares the remarkable journey behind his life at sea.

He Controlled a 66,000-Ton Ship in a Hurricane… With No Steering

EPISODE 57 • SEASON 3

He Controlled a 66,000-Ton Ship in a Hurricane… With No Steering

Meet Captain Samarth Sinha, a 36-year Merchant Navy veteran who shares gripping stories of war zones, extreme storms, piracy, and life aboard massive cargo ships. From maritime safety to leadership and resilience, Samarth reveals the skills and experiences that shape life at sea.

My Grandson Went Missing on a Cruise Ship… What Happened Next

EPISODE 59 • SEASON 3

My Grandson Went Missing on a Cruise Ship… What Happened Next

Meet maritime workplace coach Tineke Zoet, whose journey from Dutch Merchant Navy engineer to human factors specialist was shaped by toxic leadership, burnout, and isolation at sea. Tineke explores psychological safety, communication, and the human challenges shaping maritime work.

Hidden Titanic Stories You’ve Never Heard Before

EPISODE 56 • SEASON 3

Hidden Titanic Stories You’ve Never Heard Before

Meet Nelson Aspen, an entertainment reporter, author, and Titanic expert whose lifelong fascination with maritime history led to Titanic Talk and his novel Kindred Spirits. From overlooked stories to modern parallels, Nelson explores why the Titanic continues to captivate audiences around the world.

Why Gen Z and Old-School Seafarers Clash at Sea

EPISODE 58 • SEASON 3

Why Gen Z and Old-School Seafarers Clash at Sea

Meet maritime workplace coach Tineke Zoet, whose journey from Dutch Merchant Navy engineer to human factors specialist was shaped by toxic leadership, burnout, and isolation at sea. Tineke explores psychological safety, communication, and the human challenges shaping maritime work.

50 Years at Sea: The Captain Who Survived Capsizes, Blowouts & Chaos

EPISODE 55 • SEASON 3

50 Years at Sea: The Captain Who Survived Capsizes, Blowouts & Chaos

Meet veteran mariner Eric Takakjian, whose nearly 50 years at sea took him from Coast Guard rescue missions to pioneering drillships and ocean-going tugboats. From extreme weather to groundbreaking technology, Eric shares lessons on leadership, safety, hands-on learning, and the power of mentorship.

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