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Open Waters is made for young maritime professionals by young maritime professionals. We are here to create community and provide a platform for connectivity.

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    • May 12, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 32m AVG DURATION
    • 13 EPISODES


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    13. Tug Operations and Career Progression with Alex Merz *WARNING: Contains Job Offer*

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021 49:18


    Alex Merz (MMA '10) shares his experience from shipbroking to tug operations, imparts crucial knowledge...oh, and offers you a job! Please comment, like, share, and subscribe to support the podcast/channel.Podcasts are available on all major platforms (Apple, Spotify, Google).-Socials-LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/open...Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/openwaterspod/Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/openwaterspodFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/openwaterspodConnect with Alex: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-merz-08b55926/

    12. Shipping Out and Personal Finance with 3rd Mate Gannon Breslin

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2021 28:14


    USMMA alumni and current 3rd mate Gannon Breslin joins to talk shipping out and personal finance with Collin and Connor. Be sure to follow Gannon and Twitter and sign up for his newsletter for a unique perspective on stock analysis, market news/headlines, and financial education.Newsletter: rebelmarkets.substack.comTwitter:@gannonbreslinPlease comment, like, and subscribe to support the podcast/channel.Podcasts are available on all major platforms (Apple, Spotify, Google).--Socials--LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/openwaterspodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/openwaterspod/Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/openwaterspodFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/openwaterspod

    11. Suez Canal Incident, Whats Going On With Maritime Clubhouse and Exciting Podcast News

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 27:21


    No guests on todays show, but we have a great lineup! Mark, Collin, and Connor join to give an update/overview on the Suez Canal incident plus we get insight into Mark's Clubhouse addiction and share some exciting news about the Open Waters Podcast!Please comment, like, and subscribe to support the podcast/channel.Podcasts are available on all major platforms (Apple, Spotify, Google).--Socials--LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/openwaterspodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/openwaterspod/Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/openwaterspodFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/openwaterspod

    10. Leadership, Growth and Denmark with Reed Waldenmaier

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2021 49:38


    IMB graduate Reed Waldenmaier speaks with Collin Sheehan and Mark Wiggins on growing from trainee to manager, graduate school, moving abroad and what the ship supply industry looks like in 2021. Please comment, like, and subscribe to support the podcast/channel. Podcasts are available on all major platforms (Apple, Spotify, Google).--Socials--LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/openwaterspodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/openwaterspod/Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/openwaterspodFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/openwaterspodConnect with Reed: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reed-waldenmaier-5495b8126/

    09. Engineer Eren Gulsen Speaks on His Experience and the Value of Mass Maritime

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2021 35:15


    Facilities engineer and good friend joins host Matt McKeen to discuss his extensive experience since graduating Massachusetts Maritime Academy and the value of "Learn Do Learn". Please comment, like, and subscribe to support the podcast/channel. Podcasts are available on all major platforms (Apple, Spotify, Google).--Socials--LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/openwaterspodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/openwaterspod/Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/openwaterspodFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/openwaterspodConnect with Eren: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eren-gulsen-242313b8/

    08. Discussing Maritime in South Africa with Lindani Ntshangase

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2021 24:42


    Lecturer and friend Lindani Ntshangase joins us to discus teaching in South Africa, his time at Shanghai Maritime University, and how South African students start learning about the maritime industry from a relatively young age. Please comment, like, and subscribe to support the podcast/channel. Podcasts are available on all major platforms (Apple, Spotify, Google).--Socials--LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/openwaterspodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/openwaterspod/Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/openwaterspodFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/openwaterspodConnect with Lindani: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindani-ntshangase-00777b5b/

    07. Talking Port Automation and Terminal Operations with Ben Groth

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2021 29:58


    Long Beach Container Terminal Operations Manager and Mass Maritime grad Ben Groth joins us to discuss how he got where he is today, port automation, and the current situation in LA/LB.Please comment, like, and subscribe to support the podcast/channel. Podcasts are available on all major platforms (Apple, Spotify, Google).--Socials--LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/openwaterspodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/openwaterspod/Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/openwaterspodFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/openwaterspodConnect with Ben: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminbhgroth/

    06. Work From Home, How We Stay Up to Date on Industry News, and Continuing Education

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2021 27:05


    Please comment, like, and subscribe to support the podcast/channel. Podcasts are available on all major platforms (Apple, Spotify, Google).Links to topics discussed in description below!Institute of Chartered Ship Brokers - https://www.ics.org.uk/US Customs Broker License - shorturl.at/crLRY--Maritime News --Splash247 - https://splash247.com/Trade Winds - https://www.tradewindsnews.com/Freight Waves - https://www.freightwaves.com/Gcaptain - https://gcaptain.com/--Socials--LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/openwaterspodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/openwaterspod/

    05. International Man of Mystery (& Dry Bulk Operations): Bruno DeMiranda

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 26:48


    Mass Maritime IMBU graduate Bruno DeMiranda joins hosts Matt McKeen and Brendan Guilderson to discuss dry bulk operations and life abroad.Follow @openwaterspod on Instagram and TwitterLike us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/openwaterspodContact or learn more about Bruno: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bruno-de-miranda-a4369413b/

    04. Brooke Miles Joins to Discuss Life in the Cruise Line Industry as an Environmental Officer

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2020 32:21


    Brooke provides great insights to both Mark and Connor into life on-board a cruise ship and working during the Covid-19 pandemic. She is a great example of a recent graduate from a traditionally shore-side program moving towards a career at sea. For more information on Brooke visit her linkedin page -https://www.linkedin.com/in/brooke-miles338cms/

    03. Talking Entrepreneurship with Jack Moran from Ecological Improvements

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2020 33:18


    In this episode we catch up with an old classmate of ours, Jack Moran, to see what he is up to down in Miami with Ecological Improvements. For more information on Jack or his company please follow the links below;https://instagram.com/ecologicalimprovements?igshid=5hysvu733trkhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-moran-61a03a186/

    02. Our First Guest Speaker Kaitlin Hall from TAMUG

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2020 32:06


    Episode two of Open Waters features our first of many guest speakers, Kaitlin Hall. Kaitlin is very passionate about the maritime industry and was a no brainer for the crew to invite her to be our guest. Kaitlin's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaitlin-hall-429b37122/Maritime Business Associates Instagram - https://instagram.com/tamu_mba?igshid=1ejo4d9kdxvk0

    01. Intro to Open Waters and ONE Apus Discussion

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2020 32:06


    In this episode we discuss future plans for the podcast, introductions to the hosts, and a brief overview of the ONE Apus incident.

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