Fleet of merchant vessels that are registered in a specific country; so named by King George V of Britain due to British merchant ships' service during WW1
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In this episode we explore a part of maritime history that has too often drifted beneath the surface: women who served at sea in the First and Second World Wars, and who died for their service. To find out more, Dr Sam Willis spoke with Nina Baker, author of a fabulous new book exploring the lives of those women. Nina has created the first complete list of all of these women and has written detailed profiles for those who were Scottish, bringing their stories to light for the first time. These are women who travelled and worked to survive, but disappeared doing so. By tracing those lives, Nina's work says a great deal about what their absences reveal about all sorts of things: danger, memory, class, migration, and of course, the human cost of maritime life. We hear about the research behind the book, the voices history chose to preserve, and of course, the ones it allowed to sink beneath the waves. We also explore why those stories matter now, and how recovering them changes the way we understand both the sea and the societies built around it. And just to make this episode even more interesting, if it's in any way possible, Nina herself has a great story: She became one of the first women navigation officers in the British Merchant Navy, a pioneer in opening up access to seafaring careers for women. She rose through the ranks of an industry that for centuries had been male dominated. She also shares some of her early maritime experiences. Her book is called “Supposed Killed or Drowned by Enemy Action at Sea” Scottish Merchant Navy women who died as a result of enemy action in the First and Second World Wars. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to PGX: Raw & Real #187PGX: Raw & Real is simple. I sit with people who've lived through something and/or made it big.This isn't meant to be inspiration or a template for life (for that, you can check out PGX Ideas).This space is different. It's their story, as they experienced it.In this episode, I spoke to Akash Chaudhary — Traveller & Content Creator. Timestamps:00:00 – Introduction03:13 – Merchant Navy life story04:40 – Ship sinking live09:04 – Darkest night at sea19:00 – The real life story on ship36:30 – Ethiopia hottest place trip44:14 – Near death fall moment50:30 – Masai tribe blood ritual52:58 – Why travelers are happiest56:54 – My iPhone stolen in Africa01:01:59 – Turkey denies Kashmir claim01:11:11 – Why India needs strict rules01:17:41 – China's shocking infrastructure01:23:54 – Chongqing the mountain city01:32:39 – China one city product01:36:17 – Why Africa stays poorEnjoy.— Prakhar
In this episode of The Mohua Show, we sit down with veteran mariner, storyteller, and author Captain Beetashok Chatterjee. Have you ever wondered what it's really like to live in a "floating prison" in the middle of the ocean? Or what happens when a massive ship comes face-to-face with pirates or a deadly cyclone?In this thrilling episode of The Mohua Show, we sit down with Captain Beetashok, a seasoned mariner with a treasure trove of stories from the deep ocean. We dive headfirst into the realities of the Merchant Navy, debunking the myths of a "flashy lifestyle" and uncovering the hidden struggles of seafarers and their families.Captain Beetashok shares heart-pounding accounts of escaping pirates "by the skin of their teeth" and facing the sheer terror of a cyclone's eye. We also explore devastating maritime disasters, from the heartbreaking truth behind the South Korean ferry tragedy to the eerie, enduring mystery of the Mary Celeste.Beyond the danger, this episode is a beautiful tribute to life at sea. Captain Beetashok discusses his journey into writing, sharing moving poetry dedicated to the families left ashore and offering invaluable advice for aspiring storytellers.Tune in for a captivating journey across the high seas that you won't soon forget.-----------------------------------------------------------✅ Subscribe To Our Channel: www.youtube.com/c/TheMohuaShow Stay updated!
In this episode of the Mariner's Mirror podcast, we explore the extraordinary life of Harold Derber — a British Merchant Navy veteran whose early training as a wireless operator during the Second World War set him on an unexpected and remarkable path. From the dangers of Atlantic convoys to the political turbulence of the Cold War, Derber's story moves far beyond the bridge of a ship.Derber would go on to become one of the pioneers of the modern drug trade, developing the concept of the “drug mothership” and operating a ghost fleet that supplied hundreds of tons of marijuana to post-war America. His journey took him from humble beginnings in Manchester to a violent end on the streets of Miami.To uncover this fascinating story linking maritime history and true crime, Dr Sam Willis spoke with author David Tuch, whose debut book The Wireless Operator investigates Derber's life in remarkable detail. Tuch also has a personal connection to the story — he is a descendant of the elusive smuggler himself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
During the Cold War, some of the most dangerous encounters between East and West took place far beneath the ocean's surface. I speak with historian Dr. Paul Brown, author of Secret Warriors: British Submarines during the Cold War. Brown reveals the extraordinary covert missions carried out by Royal Navy submarines as they monitored Soviet naval bases near Murmansk and the Barents Sea. British boats gathered vital intelligence by recording the acoustic signatures of Soviet submarines, trailing enemy vessels, and observing major naval exercises. These missions were risky and occasionally resulted in collisions, such as the dramatic incident involving HMS Warspite in 1968. Along the way, Brown shares remarkable stories of Cold War espionage at sea, including a daring intelligence operation where a British submarine secretly observed the Soviet aircraft carrier Kiev from just a few feet away. This is a rare glimpse into one of the Cold War's most secretive battlefields: the depths of the ocean. Buy the book here and support the podcast Episode extras here https://coldwarconversations.com/episode446 Similar episodes: On Her Majesty's Nuclear Submarine Service https://coldwarconversations.com/episode162/ From the Merchant Navy to Covert Hunter Killer Nuclear Submarine Missions https://coldwarconversations.com/episode388/ Go to https://surfshark.com/coldwardeal or use code COLDWARDEAL at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! Help me preserve Cold War history via a simple monthly donation, You'll become part of our community, get ad-free episodes, and receive a sought-after CWC coaster as a thank-you, and you'll bask in the warm glow of knowing you are helping to preserve Cold War history. Just go to https://coldwarconversations.com/donate/ If a monthly contribution is not your cup of tea, we also welcome one-off donations via the same link. Find the ideal gift for the Cold War enthusiast in your life! Just go to https://coldwarconversations.com/store/ CONTINUE THE COLD WAR CONVERSATION BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/coldwarpod.bsky.social Threads https://www.threads.net/@coldwarconversations Twitter/X https://twitter.com/ColdWarPod Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/coldwarpod/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/coldwarconversations/ Youtube https://youtube.com/@ColdWarConversations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
(0:00) Intro(0:02) Khutba – Ikhtitam Surah A'araaf – Ibtida Surah Anfal(0:27) Surah A'araaf aur Surah Anfal ke Mauzu(0:44) Qaum-e-Shoaib AS ki Burai(1:45) Nahaqq Maal Khana(2:09) Naseehat(2:51) Visa aur Property ka Waqia(4:42) Clean Money Matters(5:30) Fans aur Digital Locks(6:08) Home AC(6:54) Jamia Tur Rasheed ka Waqia(7:50) Shoaib AS ki Dawati Strategy(10:49) Mutakabbir Sardaron ka Jawab(11:03) Maldar aur Ghareeb(12:22) Qaum ka Aitraaz(13:13) Deen aur Mushkilat(14:24) Fiqh ke Aham Abwaab(14:46) Dawat ki 2 Iqsam(15:04) Nabi ﷺ ka Farman(15:10) Tabligh ke 3 Darjat(15:50) Jihad ke 3 Darjat(15:56) Iqdami Jihad(17:47) Medan-e-Jang se Bhagna(18:01) Ghalat Ulema ka Jawab(18:46) Burai Roknay ka Sahih Tareeqa(19:31) Ambiya ka Tareeqa(21:29) Wahi ka Darwaza Band(21:49) Hamaray Liye Hukam(22:13) Zalim Hukmaran se Muqabla(22:37) Kamzor Jamat aur Qital(25:00) TV Scholars(26:11) Afghanistan ka Difai Jihad(26:58) Qaum-e-Shoaib ki Hatt Dharmi(27:06) Talkh Haqeeqat(28:04) Aam Insan aur Nabi ka Farq(28:39) Yunus AS ki Ijtehadi Ghalti(29:02) Merchant Navy ka Waqia(30:22) Ambiya ki Rozi(30:46) Ziada Fankar Banna(31:16) Hamaray Liye Hukam(31:43) Qaum-e-Shoaib ka Tang Aana(31:50) Nooh AS ka Hausla(32:28) Qaum-e-Shoaib ki Tabahi(33:52) Ummat-e-Muhammad ﷺ ke Liye Sabaq(34:52) Kuffar ki Bhool(35:44) Qaum-e-Shoaib ki Dhamki(36:41) Allah Sab se Pehle(36:51) Shoaib AS ka Murda Qaum se Khitab(38:14) Dushman aur Dost ki Pehchan(39:15) Khatoon ka Waqia(39:41) Kam Zarf (42:15) Pakistan mein Negativity(42:47) Shoaib AS ka Afsos Na Karna(43:21) New Karachi ka Waqia(44:18) Musa AS ka Waqia(44:37) Darbar-e-Firauon(45:27) Bani Israel ko Dawat(45:54) Bani Israel ki Tareekh(47:41) Muslim Minority se Hasad(48:24) Minorities aur Pakistan(49:14) Islam aur Muslims ka Growth(50:23) Africa ke Liye Mashwara(51:16) Yusuf AS aur Hasideen(52:17) Native Nations(52:33) Bani Israel ki Nasal Kushi(53:19) Family Planning Propaganda(55:08) Firauon ka Khwab(55:48) Firauon ka Zulm(56:01) Musa AS ki Demand(56:55) Darbariyon ka Reaction(57:46) Meetha(58:07) Aamilon ki Haqeeqat(58:55) Jadugaron se Muqabla(59:34) Bad-Gumani(1:00:45) Musa AS ke Qatal ki Sazish(1:01:10) Dua aur Khatma Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
I greet you in Jesus' precious name! It is Wednesday morning, the 25th February, 2026, and this is your friend, Angus Buchan, with a thought for today. We go to the Gospel of Mark 13:34: “…and to each his work, and commanded the doorkeeper to watch.” The Lord was talking about the man who went away and told each of his workers to do their work. Now I read something interesting from an unknown writer. This is what it says: “He does the most for God's great world who does the best in his own little world.” Maybe you are thinking today, “What do I contribute to God's kingdom? Nobody knows who I am. What is the point of my being alive?” Oh my dear friend, to everyone his own work for the Lord. I want to tell you a little story. My mom's brother was a Chief Engineer in the Merchant Navy during the Second World War. Now, the Merchant Navy had no way of defending itself against the enemy. They had no way of fighting back. What was their job? To bring food to Britain, because Britain was an island, and they had to bring food from America and Canada and all over, and they had no way. Those boats were so old and so rickety that they travelled so slowly that they were sitting ducks for the enemy. Now, my uncle was a Chief Engineer, so he never, ever came to the top when there was an alarm that there were submarines in the water. He had to stay under the water level with all his men and keep the engines going, because if the engines stopped, the boat would sink. No-one saw him. They all saw the Captain. The Captain was on the bridge. He was at the top, he was directing operations. Everyone saw the Captain, but no one saw the Engineer. They were under the water level.I want to tell you that God sees every single thing that you do. Maybe nobody else sees, but you don't want anybody else to see, do you? Because you want to get your reward when you get home to Heaven. So do your little bit. Do not despise small beginnings. Jesus Christ knows exactly what you are doing, and He loves you, and He is so proud of you. Remember, without the engine room that ship is going nowhere. Maybe that is your job. Keep the engine room going - intercessors, prayer warriors, workers in the background, because we love you very much.Jesus bless you and have a wonderful day.Goodbye.
I greet you in Jesus' precious name! It is Friday morning, the 3rd of October, 2025, and this is your friend, Angus Buchan, with a thought for today. We go straight to the Book of Luke 23:50: “Now behold, there was a man named Joseph, a council member, a good and just man.” We are talking here about Joseph of Arimathea. He was one of Jesus' secret disciples. He was a member of the Sanhedrin yet he had the courage to go to Pontius Pilate and ask for the body of our beloved Saviour, and took the body down from the cross, you can read it yourself, and he wrapped it in linen. He laid it in his own personal tomb that had been hewn out of the rock, and where no-one had laid before, and he left Him there until the day of preparation.I want to say something to you today. There are many good and just men like Joseph of Arimathea in the Kingdom of God. It's just that you never hear about them. They work quietly, but they are the backbone of the church of Jesus Christ. Now, I want to tell you a little story. My mother only had one brother, his name was George. He was a Chief Engineer in the Merchant Navy during the Second World War. They used to take food to Britain because Britain was completely surrounded by the sea, and the ships that they sailed in had no defence system to speak of. They were very slow, but they brought food from America and from all over the world. When the siren went and there was an announcement that there were German U-boats in the sea, and their objective was to sink these ships, the Chief Engineer went down into the engine room, which was below water level. He closed a big steel door, he stood by the door and he told the workers to stoke the boilers, coal-fired ships in those days, and they had to keep on stoking that fire to keep the ship running. If those men had abandoned their positions and run on top, the ship would have come to a standstill and would have been torpedoed to the bottom of the sea. He would stand there, sometimes armed with a revolver, and said, “The first man that is going to leave his post, I will shoot!” He had to do that, and they would continue to keep the ship going.There are many of those engineers in God's army. This ministry has been going for 47 years and I want to tell you, it is the Josephs of Arimathea's that have kept this ministry going, no one else, and we thank God for every single member, men and women, who are continually supporting the work of the Lord, unseen. But God, through Jesus Christ and by the power of the Holy Spirit, sees everything.Jesus bless you and have a wonderful day,Goodbye.
(0:00) Intro(0:09) Khutba, Qur'ani Aayat, Dua(0:45) Nabi ﷺ ke baare mein Allah ka farmaan(1:17) Cheez ko uske ulat se samajhna(1:37) Rehmat vs Zehmat(3:11) Einstein ki theory ki misaalain(5:20) Temperature units ki haqeeqat(6:30) Har cheez ke joray(7:44) Jorra (pair) kise kehte hain?(7:56) Andhera vs roshni(8:44) Male vs female(9:12) Achhi aurat aur achhe mard ki pehchan(10:14) Liberal aunties(10:54) Western vs Eastern women(12:10) Nature mein sukoon(12:56) Kaainat ke nizaam mein taqabul(13:11) Agar Nabi ﷺ duniya mein na aate to?(13:57) Sharabi ka chehra(14:49) Abroad mein Sunday night drinkers(15:32) Namaz: musalman ke liye rahat(16:24) Kafiron ki asliyat(17:08) Kafiron ki na-pak khorak: khoon, khinzir, baghair zibah gosht(17:56) Musalman ki pak khorak: halaal zabeeha(19:25) Chinese ki ghaleez khorak(20:44) Pakiza zindagi ka credit Seerat-un-Nabi ﷺ(21:10) Europe mein safai ka nizaam kaise aaya?(21:30) Merchant Navy relative ka kehna(21:44) Nabi ﷺ ka hum par ehsan: pakiza khorak(23:58) Danton ki safai par Nabi ﷺ ki taleem ka ehsan(25:02) Nabi ﷺ ke mubarak daant(25:32) Celebrities ke teeth ki reality(26:10) Ghusal ki taleem mein Nabi ﷺ ka ehsan(26:35) Mashhoor Western mulk (fragrance) ki haqeeqat(27:41) Goron ki ghaleez fitrat(29:30) Bathroom mein pani ka istemal(30:15) Libaas ko pak rakhne mein Seerat-un-Nabi ﷺ(30:46) Khandani rishton ki ahmiyat par Nabi ﷺ ka ehsan(31:08) Walidain par Nabi ﷺ ka ehsan(32:18) Western parents vs Muslim parents(33:48) Shohar par biwi ke huqooq(34:12) Jumla mu‘tariza (Mtm ki smartness ka raaz)(35:38) Sehat/medical mein Nabi ﷺ ka ehsan(36:17) Chai, coffee vs gehri neend(38:12) Janwaron ke huqooq par Nabi ﷺ ka ehsan(38:16) Animal-rights tanzeemain(38:28) Zinda janwar ko kaat kar khana(38:58) Dubla oont aur cheenti ki shikayat(39:48) Muslims ko “dehshatgard” kehne walon ke liye paigham(40:29) Bhooki billi par Nabi ﷺ ka farmaan(40:52) Mufti Sahab ke ghar ki bhooki billi(42:26) Halaal zabeeha mein Nabi ﷺ ka ehsan(43:50) Khulasa(44:18) Janwaron par zulm aur NGOs ki aawaz(44:49) Musalman ke dil mein janwar par reham(45:16) Nabi ﷺ ki mehnat vs human-rights tanzeemain(46:07) Seerat-un-Nabi ﷺ ki khoobsurti(46:54) Mufti Sahab nikah parhate hue(50:08) Mufti Sahab ko WhatsApp par qatl ki dhamkiyan dene walon ko jawab! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[Join our community at my Substack where we continue these conversations with deeper dives into the biggest lessons from each episode, plus my regular essays and behind-the-scenes thoughts: https://bogumilbaranowski.substack.com/]Manish Singh is a global investor and meditation practitioner who manages family capital across India, North America, and Western Europe while calling himself a "happy monk" and writing the blog "Mind of Manish."3:00 - Manish's nomadic childhood across diverse Indian regions, attending 7 schools in 12 years, experiencing everything from villages without electricity to remote jungles6:00 - How traveling from childhood taught him that "travelers belong to humanity" - seeing universal human desires across cultures10:00 - Merchant Navy journey starting at 19, sailing globally for 6 months at a time, visiting 50+ countries across all major oceans and regions15:00 - Metaphysical lessons from the sea: "If you love sea, sea loves you back" - respecting forces bigger than yourself19:00 - Investment journey beginning at 16 with local magazine writing, earning $10 per article about Indian businesses22:00 - First major break: friend's father trusted him with capital after testing his business knowledge, leading to word-of-mouth client growth29:00 - Meditation path inspired by Buddha and Kabir, questioning why wealthy people aren't happy, defining success as happiness42:00 - Why he continues investing: "If I manage their money and they come to my home... how do I tell them I'll not be managing your money?"47:00 - Holding investments: "Action is enemy of investor" - partner showed if he'd been kidnapped in 2016, he'd have made more money55:00 - Advice to 17-year-olds: "Believe in yourself, be cheerful, be honest" - society is "perfectly messy"60:00 - Defining success as happiness: asks family annually "was I a happy person this year?"Podcast Program – Disclosure StatementBlue Infinitas Capital, LLC is a registered investment adviser and the opinions expressed by the Firm's employees and podcast guests on this show are their own and do not reflect the opinions of Blue Infinitas Capital, LLC. All statements and opinions expressed are based upon information considered reliable although it should not be relied upon as such. Any statements or opinions are subject to change without notice.Information presented is for educational purposes only and does not intend to make an offer or solicitation for the sale or purchase of any specific securities, investments, or investment strategies. Investments involve risk and unless otherwise stated, are not guaranteed.Information expressed does not take into account your specific situation or objectives, and is not intended as recommendations appropriate for any individual. Listeners are encouraged to seek advice from a qualified tax, legal, or investment adviser to determine whether any information presented may be suitable for their specific situation. Past performance is not indicative of future performance.
Send me a DM here (it doesn't let me respond), OR email me: imagineabetterworld2020@gmail.comToday I'm honored to have back on the show for a second time: Masonic and satanic ritual abuse, MK ULTRA and child trafficking survivor, overcomer and whistleblower, qualified Survival Instructor, Instructor for Hostile Environment Awareness Training, former alpine climber, Tibetan medicine practitioner, adventure sport instructor, outdoor lover, my new friend, and all around badass and inspiration, Lou Born on August 8 - or 8/8, a date symbolically significant in the esoteric circles that would shape her early life, Lou emerged into a world steeped in spiritual and occult influences. Her family's bloodline, tracing back to early British royalty, Danish ancestry, and historical figures like Odin and Freya, marked her as a target for exploitation by secret societies, including Masonic and military networks. Unbeknownst to her as a child, this lineage, combined with her innate psychic abilities, would thrust her into a hidden world of ritualistic abuse and mind control programming.Lou's earliest years were shrouded in dissociation, a coping mechanism that veiled her memories until age nine. It was during a live TV appearance on a British talk show, Kilroy, that she first realized she had no recollection of her childhood - a stark revelation that her mind had locked away years of trauma. Raised in South London, Lou's home was a paradox of spiritual allure and dark undercurrents. Her mother, a spiritual channeler, practiced yoga, healing, and automatic writing, influenced by esoteric figures like Steven Jenkins, a Mongolian Buddhist and author, and Andrew Barti, a Grandmaster of the Knights of Malta - who was a frequent visitor to her home and one of her abusers - presenting himself as charitable while orchestrating ritualistic abuse of children behind the scenes. Her father - who was former Merchant Navy, worked at Shirley Oaks Children's home as a maintenance worker and builder, and was a former model with celebrity friends like David Prowse who played Darth Vader in Star Wars. This only added to the complicated family dynamics.Lou's earliest years were shrouded in dissociation, a coping mechanism that veiled her memories until age nine. It was during a live TV appearance on a British talk show, Kilroy, that she first realized she had no recollection of her childhood - a stark revelation that her mind had locked away years of trauma. Her childhood was punctuated by fragmented memories of horrific rituals - being tied up, hung upside down, subjected to electric shocks, and submerged in a cold water tank with a dead body. These experiences, often conducted in underground tunnels and other conspicuous locations, were part of a sophisticated, governmental programming system linked to Masonic lodges and military bases. CONNECT WITH LOU:Twitter: https://x.com/LouiseBrookes8CONNECT WITH EMMA / THE IMAGINATION: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@imaginationpodcastofficialRumble: https://rumble.com/c/TheImaginationPodcastEMAIL: imagineabetterworld2020@gmail.com OR standbysurvivors@protonmail.comMy Substack: https://emmakatherine.substack.com/BUY ME A COFFEE: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theimaginationAll links: https://direct.me/theimaginationpodcastRIFE TECHNOLOGIES: https://realrifeteSupport the show
The shocking murder of Merchant Navy officer Saurabh Rajput exposes the darkest side of human nature. How psychopathic do you have to be to kill someone you once loved—then stuff their body in a plastic drum? We dive into the twisted reality of this crime and discuss what it says about human behavior.On the other hand, stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra is once again in trouble—this time for joking about politicians. If comedians can be punished for making jokes, can we even call India a democracy anymore? Freedom of speech is under attack daily, and we break it down with a comedic take (because, at this point, what else can we do?).Like, share, and subscribe for more hard-hitting content with a touch of humor!#SaurabhRajput #TrueCrime #KunalKamra #FreedomOfSpeech #DarkReality #IndianPoliticsSupport us on Spotify, Share, Stream & ask your friends to follow us!Created by - Creative Benchers | Saade Aala Radio - A Creative Benchers PropertyWriters & Hosts - Harshdeep Singh, Sarabjeet Singh, Sandeep SinghD.o.P - Harjinder Singh | Sound by - Creative BenchersEdited by - Sandeep Singh | VFX - Harshdeep SinghManaged by - Creative Benchers (www.creativebenchers.com)Created by - Creative Benchers | Saade Aala Radio - A Creative Benchers PropertyWriters & Hosts - Harshdeep Singh, Sarabjeet Singh, Sandeep Singh D.o.P - Harjinder Singh | Sound by - Creative BenchersEdited by - Sandeep Singh | VFX - Harshdeep Singh Managed by - Creative Benchers (www.creativebenchers.com)YouTubeFacebookInstagramLinkedInTwitter HostsHarshdeep SinghSarabjeet SinghSandeep SinghSupport the showWant to promote your business?CREATIVE BENCHERS A Content Based Marketing AgencyContact - creativebenchers@gmail.comSaade Aala Radio - A Creative Benchers Property
Podcast: Cyber Security Weekly Podcast (LS 37 · TOP 2.5% what is this?)Episode: Episode 442 - Maritime Domain Awareness Series - Securing our seas: Innovations and challengesPub date: 2025-03-19Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationThis session focused on gaining insights in the latest developments and capabilities for establishing and maintaining situational awareness across the maritime domain, with a focus on security, sustainability and space-earth observation. For Reference to the Maritime Domain and related activities – welcome to refer to the following links:https://www.iala.int/technical/mass/https://smartsatcrc.com/smartsat-crc-and-nz-government-announce-four-new-joint-research-projects-under-the-australia-new-zealand-collaborative-space-program/https://unseenlabs.space/our-product/ DISCUSSION KEY POINTS- Future of Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS)- Imagery utilization and availability (TPED) / configuration- On board processing for tip/cue scenarios- Algorithmic considerations for efficient ship detections (optical and SAR)- Synthetic aperture radar (SAR) missions – Australia - NZThomas Southall, Committee ManagerINTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MARINE AIDS TO NAVIGATION (IALA)Thomas is Committee Manager for the International Organization for Marine Aids to Navigation (IALA) directing the technical output aligning deliverables with the organization's Strategic Vision and Committee Work Programme. He is also a Trustee and Fellow of the Royal institute of Navigation awarded to him in recognition for his contribution to improved Vessel Traffic Services practice, training and development of policy at national and international levels. He has recently been admitted into the Fraternity of the United Kingdom's Trinity House as Younger Brother in recognition of his experience and achievements.He was representative for the International Harbour Masters Association to IALA where he served as participant and Chair of the VTS Operations Working Group. In this role and as IALA Technical Officer, he made significant contribution to the adoption of the new IMO Resolution on VTS.Before joining IALA, Tom worked for the Australian Maritime Safety Authority as a maritime advisor. Previously, he oversaw the Port of London Authorities' VTS and led a commercial training organization. Tom served as a Navigational Officer in the Merchant Navy.Dr Carl Seubert, Chief Research OfficerSMARTSAT CRCDr Carl Seubert joined SmartSat in May 2021, after nine years NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) as a Senior Aerospace Engineer. After graduating First Class Honours in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Sydney, Dr Seubert completed a Master of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering from the Missouri University of Science and Technology (USA) and a PhD in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Colorado Boulder (USA).As NASA JPL's Manager of Formation Control Testbed and Guidance and Control Engineer, Dr Seubert led research and technology development for spacecraft formation flight, future Earth observation missions and precise planetary landing. This includes designing the spacecraft pointing control algorithms and software for the upcoming Europa Clipper mission and the next Mars lander mission.Kevin Jones, CTO & VP ProductCATALYST (PCI GEOMATICS)Kevin has a background in remote sensing applications, and began his career working on the RADARSAT-1 mission in Canada. Throughout his career, he has developed and delivered earth observation based solutions to clients globally spanning many applications areas. With the advent of AIS data, Kevin managed the implementation of near real time ship detect service that fused / correlated detections with known ship positions. At CATALYST, we are working to make the deep & rich algorithm stack available for efficient processing of earth observation imagery to enable innovative data as a service solutions for several application areas.Rachid Nedjar, Chief Strategy & Marketing OfficerUNSEENLABSRachid NEDJAR is the Head of Marketing at Unseenlabs. In this role, he focuses on developing tailored content and solutions to Unseenlabs customers involved in maritime security. Prior to joining Unseenlabs, Rachid had been working for Le Poool, giving support and consulting to early stage technological companies or in the process of growth. #australiainspacetv #ipsec #mass #maritime #maritimedomain #autonomoussystems #autonomousshipping #unseenlabs #iala #maritimesecurity #sar #spacetechnology #smartsatcrcThe podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from MySecurity Media, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.
This session focused on gaining insights in the latest developments and capabilities for establishing and maintaining situational awareness across the maritime domain, with a focus on security, sustainability and space-earth observation. For Reference to the Maritime Domain and related activities – welcome to refer to the following links:https://www.iala.int/technical/mass/https://smartsatcrc.com/smartsat-crc-and-nz-government-announce-four-new-joint-research-projects-under-the-australia-new-zealand-collaborative-space-program/https://unseenlabs.space/our-product/ DISCUSSION KEY POINTS- Future of Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS)- Imagery utilization and availability (TPED) / configuration- On board processing for tip/cue scenarios- Algorithmic considerations for efficient ship detections (optical and SAR)- Synthetic aperture radar (SAR) missions – Australia - NZThomas Southall, Committee ManagerINTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MARINE AIDS TO NAVIGATION (IALA)Thomas is Committee Manager for the International Organization for Marine Aids to Navigation (IALA) directing the technical output aligning deliverables with the organization's Strategic Vision and Committee Work Programme. He is also a Trustee and Fellow of the Royal institute of Navigation awarded to him in recognition for his contribution to improved Vessel Traffic Services practice, training and development of policy at national and international levels. He has recently been admitted into the Fraternity of the United Kingdom's Trinity House as Younger Brother in recognition of his experience and achievements.He was representative for the International Harbour Masters Association to IALA where he served as participant and Chair of the VTS Operations Working Group. In this role and as IALA Technical Officer, he made significant contribution to the adoption of the new IMO Resolution on VTS.Before joining IALA, Tom worked for the Australian Maritime Safety Authority as a maritime advisor. Previously, he oversaw the Port of London Authorities' VTS and led a commercial training organization. Tom served as a Navigational Officer in the Merchant Navy.Dr Carl Seubert, Chief Research OfficerSMARTSAT CRCDr Carl Seubert joined SmartSat in May 2021, after nine years NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) as a Senior Aerospace Engineer. After graduating First Class Honours in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Sydney, Dr Seubert completed a Master of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering from the Missouri University of Science and Technology (USA) and a PhD in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Colorado Boulder (USA).As NASA JPL's Manager of Formation Control Testbed and Guidance and Control Engineer, Dr Seubert led research and technology development for spacecraft formation flight, future Earth observation missions and precise planetary landing. This includes designing the spacecraft pointing control algorithms and software for the upcoming Europa Clipper mission and the next Mars lander mission.Kevin Jones, CTO & VP ProductCATALYST (PCI GEOMATICS)Kevin has a background in remote sensing applications, and began his career working on the RADARSAT-1 mission in Canada. Throughout his career, he has developed and delivered earth observation based solutions to clients globally spanning many applications areas. With the advent of AIS data, Kevin managed the implementation of near real time ship detect service that fused / correlated detections with known ship positions. At CATALYST, we are working to make the deep & rich algorithm stack available for efficient processing of earth observation imagery to enable innovative data as a service solutions for several application areas.Rachid Nedjar, Chief Strategy & Marketing OfficerUNSEENLABSRachid NEDJAR is the Head of Marketing at Unseenlabs. In this role, he focuses on developing tailored content and solutions to Unseenlabs customers involved in maritime security. Prior to joining Unseenlabs, Rachid had been working for Le Poool, giving support and consulting to early stage technological companies or in the process of growth. #australiainspacetv #ipsec #mass #maritime #maritimedomain #autonomoussystems #autonomousshipping #unseenlabs #iala #maritimesecurity #sar #spacetechnology #smartsatcrc
David Arnold joined the merchant navy at just 14. His tales offer a glimpse into the rigorous and sometimes harsh realities of naval training in the 1950s. His story takes us through his progression in the merchant navy, where he earned his extra master's ticket, a rare and prestigious qualification that opened doors to a career in marine surveying and beyond. David recounts his experiences with the Royal Naval Reserve, particularly his time aboard the nuclear submarine, Valiant where we are treated to a behind-the-scenes look at Cold War-era missions, including covert operations. David's engaging storytelling and wealth of experience make for a captivating narrative. Don't miss the link to the videos and photos in the episode information here https://coldwarconversations.com/episode388/ The fight to preserve Cold War history continues and via a simple monthly donation, you will give me the ammunition to continue to preserve Cold War history. You'll become part of our community, get ad-free episodes, and get a sought-after CWC coaster as a thank you and you'll bask in the warm glow of knowing you are helping to preserve Cold War history. Just go to https://coldwarconversations.com/donate/ If a monthly contribution is not your cup of tea, we welcome one-off donations via the same link. Find the ideal gift for the Cold War enthusiast in your life! Just go to https://coldwarconversations.com/store/ Follow us on BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/coldwarpod.bsky.social Follow us on Threads https://www.threads.net/@coldwarconversations Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/ColdWarPod Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/coldwarpod/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/coldwarconversations/ Youtube https://youtube.com/@ColdWarConversations Love history? Join Intohistory https://intohistory.com/coldwarpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this conversation, John Mawson shares his unique journey from a successful career in the Merchant Navy to becoming an actor and filmmaker. He discusses the pivotal moments that led him to pursue his passion for acting later in life, emphasizing the importance of commitment, continuous learning, and the collaborative nature of the arts. John also highlights his project 'Unsinkable,' inspired by a true story from World War II, showcasing his dedication to storytelling and resilience in the face of challenges. He shares insights on working with A-list actors, the release and reception of his project 'Unsinkable', and his aspirations for future film and TV adaptations. TakeawaysJohn emphasizes the importance of commitment and hard work in acting.The evolution of a story can be complex and multifaceted.Writing from a character's perspective can enhance storytelling.Good projects attract talent and collaboration.Writing is a technical skill that requires practice and learning..https://wondery.com/shows/unsinkable/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Send me a DM here (it doesn't let me respond), OR email me: imagineabetterworld2020@gmail.comToday I'm honored to introduce you all to: Masonic and satanic ritual abuse, MK ULTRA and child trafficking survivor, overcomer and whistleblower, qualified Survival Instructor, Instructor for Hostile Environment Awareness Training, alpine climber, Tibetan medicine practitioner, adventure sport instructor, outdoor lover, my new friend, and all around badass and inspiration, LouLou was born into a multi-generational incest-based, bloodline family and is a survivor of the highest levels of Masonic and satanic ritual abuse and mind control and was the daughter of a channeler and healer mother and a father who was former Merchant Navy, worked at Shirley Oaks Children's home as a maintenance worker and builder, and who was a former model with celebrity friends like David Prowse who played Darth Vader in Star Wars. In early childhood, Lou was accepted into special school called Pilgrims as a child after testing off the charts for her IQ. Pilgrims was a school for children like her that had eczema, asthma and other conditions who were often used in medical research and experimentation among other types of child abuse. She realized at age 9 she had forgotten her past when on a live talk show she was asked a question about a childhood event and couldn't remember anything at all. Her mother's decades long friendship with a Grand Master Knight of Malta named Andrew Bertie led to further Lou's abuse and programming. She also was used for covert missions in her late teens and twenties - going to places like Lake Erie and the ecovillage of Canada where she was taught by people who had come up from a CIA training base. She also attended events as a child at Westminster Abbey with the Duchess of Kent and Pinewood Studios. After Lou's father died when she was 30, she discovered photos and exploitation material he had taken of her as a child, and it was then she discovered she had dissociation. Lou has done extensive healing and learning over the past few years to better understand what happened to her as a child and is still on her healing journey. Today is the first time Lou is publicly speaking out about what happened to her as a child and it's a great honor we get to learn about and hear her testimony for the first time. Lou believes its important people know the truth about the Grandmaster and Masonic orders practicing old Babylonian magic and every tradition - especially the left-hand path. There is such a veil over the eyes of society that such heinous abuse, crime and corruption could be at the highest levels of these secret societies and it's testimonies like Lou's that will help lift that veil from everyone's eyes. Lou is so brave and courageous for coming forth to share her testimony and I ask you all to please put away whatever you are doing give her your full attention as we shine a light on some dark topics and expose what's been hidden for far too long. It's time to make the world a better place for the children of the present and future and it's heroes like Lou who are going to make this dream a reality.CONNECT WITH LOU: Twitter: https://x.com/LouiseBrookes8CONNECT WITH THE IMAGINATION:EMAIL: imagineabetterworld2020@gmail.com OR standbysurvivors@protonmail.comMy Substack: https://emmakatherine.substack.com/BUY ME A COFFEE: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theimaginationAll Links: https://direct.me/theimaginationpodcastSupport the show
Hey CX Nation,In this week's episode of The CXChronicles Podcast #251 we welcomed Vinod Muthukrishnan, VP & COO at Webex by Cisco based in the San Francisco Bay Area, CA. Vinod leads all go-to-market activities, including strategic communications, marketing and partner & sales enablement. He was previously Co-Founder/CEO of CloudCherry, a customer experience management company, which was acquired by Cisco in October 2019.Prior to that he spent seven years at sea as a First Officer before running Global Sales at Market Simplified. Based in the Bay Area, Vinod enjoys cricket and expanding his library of leadership and P.G. Wodehouse books.In this episode, Vinod and Adrian chat through the Four CX Pillars: Team, Tools, Process & Feedback. Plus share some of the ideas that his team at Webex by Cisco think through on a daily basis to build world class customer & employee experiences. **Episode #251 Highlight Reel:**1. How time in the Merchant Navy led to a career in entrepreneurship 2. Building CloudCherry & being acquired by Cisco 3. The shift of contact centers from cost to revenue centers 4. Why understanding your customer journey is paramount 5. Foundation for building a world class tech-stack Click here to learn more about Vinod MuthukrishnanClick here to learn more about Webex by CiscoClick here to get in touch with WebexHuge thanks to Vinod for coming on The CXChronicles Podcast and featuring his work and efforts in pushing the customer experience & customer success space into the future.If you enjoy The CXChronicles Podcast, stop by your favorite podcast player hit the follow button and leave us a review today.For our Spotify friends, make sure you are following CXC & please leave a 5 star review so we can find new listeners & members of our community.For our Apple friends, same deal -- follow CXCP and leave us a review letting folks know why you love our customer focused content.You know what would be even better?Go tell one of your friends or teammates about CXC's content, our strategic partners (Hubspot, Intercom, Zendesk, & Freshworks) + they can learn more about our CX/CS/RevOps managed services & please invite them to join the CX Nation!Are you looking to learn more about the world of Customer Experience, Customer Success & Revenue Operations?Click here to grab a copy of my book "The Four CX Pillars To Grow Your Business Now" available on Amazon or the CXC website.For you non-readers, go check out the CXChronicles Youtube channel to see our customer & employee focused business content. Reach Out To CXC Today!Support the showContact CXChronicles Today Tweet us @cxchronicles Check out our Instagram @cxchronicles Click here to checkout the CXC website Email us at info@cxchronicles.com Remember To Make Happiness A Habit!!
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Join AK Talk Show for an exciting episode featuring Navjot, the "Singh of Seas." Discover the adventurous life at sea, the daily challenges, and the process of joining the Merchant Navy. Tune in for an inspiring and informative discussion on maritime careers and seafaring life.
Join us on a transformative journey as we welcome Simon McCoy, a man whose life story reads like an epic adventure novel. From his early days in the merchant navy to hitchhiking across America and getting entangled in smuggling rings, Simon's path has been anything but ordinary. Now a practicing Buddhist and insightful author, Simon shares his incredible experiences and discusses his upcoming book, "Finding Peace," to add to the series "To Live Outside the Law." We kick off with a grounding meditation exercise, setting the stage for Simon's riveting tales of risk, resilience, and transformation. In our exploration of the mind, we guide listeners through a psychological exercise that uncovers deep personal insights. Picture your dream house, walk through serene woods to a Caribbean beach, and discover what these symbols say about your inner world, personal relationships, and problem-solving approaches. Simon participates too, revealing his own contemplations and memories, including reflections on his father and youthful adventures. This segment promises to be a reflective and enriching experience, offering listeners a unique way to understand themselves better. The episode crescendos with gripping stories from Simon's life, from his rebellious youth and time in the merchant navy to his smuggling escapades and the trials of evading law enforcement. We also tackle contemporary issues like the inefficiencies of the banking system and the opioid crisis, exploring the potential benefits of drug legalization. With humor, honesty, and a touch of irony, Simon's anecdotes paint a vivid picture of a life lived on the edge, ultimately finding solace in spirituality and writing. Don't miss this captivating episode—it's an unforgettable ride through meditation, memory, and meaning. --------- EPISODE CHAPTERS --------- (0:00:03) - Journey Through Meditation and Memories (0:06:49) - Journey of Psychological Understanding (0:14:13) - A Life of Smuggling and Adventure (0:23:35) - Life of Risk and Success (0:35:23) - Banking Frustrations and Delays (0:40:23) - Smuggling and Dodging Authorities (0:50:17) - Cocaine and Recreational Drug Use (1:04:12) - The Opioid Crisis and Legalization --------- EPISODE CHAPTERS WITH SHORT KEY POINTS --------- (0:00:03) - Journey Through Meditation and Memories Mindful breathing, Simon McCoy's adventurous past, his book series, and a guided visualization exercise exploring his inner world. (0:06:49) - Journey of Psychological Understanding Imaginative exercise reveals insights into relationships, problem-solving, and inner happiness through dream house, nature, and a ceramic mug. (0:14:13) - A Life of Smuggling and Adventure A rebellious youth's journey through defiance, adventure, and pursuit of freedom, marked by smuggling, anti-apartheid stance, and dismissal from the Merchant Navy. (0:23:35) - Life of Risk and Success Personal anecdotes, career transitions, college life, substance experimentation, job struggles, success in sales, financial crises. (0:35:23) - Banking Frustrations and Delays Banks' inefficiencies and frustrations, complicated transactions, historical scandals, and persistent challenges in the financial sector. (0:40:23) - Smuggling and Dodging Authorities Navigating banks and using modern solutions, transitioning to smuggling and its risks, strategies, and acceptance. (0:50:17) - Cocaine and Recreational Drug Use Unexpected encounter leads to cocaine use, discussing personal responsibility and respect for the substance. (1:04:12) - The Opioid Crisis and Legalization The rise of fentanyl-laced drugs and the opioid crisis in America, the aggressive marketing of OxyContin, Portugal's successful approach to drug regulation, and the need for better mental health support. Check out Simons links below: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0B7CFQTHN?ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_CAXWJ85DT1M9BC9PPF6N&tag=kp025-21&linkCode=kpe https://www.toliveoutsidethelaw.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-john-hewitt/message
On this episode, we'll speak to Frank Deagan of the Irish Survivalist Group. Frank will tell us about a real-life SHTF situation aboard a Merchant Navy vessel some years ago. We'll talk shop and discuss the current state of the world. Don't miss this one. Let's get to it.Visit Frank's FaceBook GroupISG - Irish Survivalist GroupSupport us:Become a PatreonBuy Me a CoffeeOff Grid Texas WebsiteVisit Our Brand New Podcast Dedicated Website: (Under Construction)TOPSBunker.comLeave us a voice message at:Speak Pipe OPSYouTube Channel:HoneyComb HollowFacebook:@OffGridTexasEmail:SHTF@TOPSBunker.comTop Reads:Good Stress Bad Stress - Mastering the Art of Stress ResilienceClick these Links to explore Our Great Products:*OGTX Fully Loaded 72hr Bug-Out Bags*Legacy Premium Food Storage Buckets*Light My Fire of Sweden*Combat Wipes Off-Grid Personal Cleansing*BioLite - Your Energy Everywhere*ARM - Atwood Rope Manufacturer*EcoFlow - Solar Power Generators*OGTX Merch - Wear it ProudOGTX Affiliate Brands...Monkey Fist Survival Paracord Self-Defense KeychainHarmony House Camping, Dehydrated & Emergency FoodsHarvest Right Freeze Dry Food at Home My Patriot SupplyMega KnifeSHTF-Proof Vape ProductsMusic:Badlands by Casey ParnellLiceSupport the show
Tom Bobbajobski's tales from his time in the Merchant Navy aboard the HMS Crumpet. Journeys of adventure the likes of which you've never heard before, nor are likely to again. Episode 1 - MarrakechEpisode 2 - SvalbardEpisode 3 - The Cook IslandsEpisode 4 - Great YarmouthEpisode 5 - ConstantinopleEpisode 6 - The Loire ValleyEpisode 7 - Nova ScotiaEpisode 8 - AmsterdamEpisode 9 - Tierra Del FuegoEpisode 10 - Santa FeEpisode 11 - MombasaEpisode 12-LondonGraphic by Anson PavlovVoice of Tom Bobbajobski
Tom Bobbajobski's tales from his time in the Merchant Navy aboard the HMS Crumpet. Journeys of adventure the likes of which you've never heard before, nor are likely to again. Episode 12-LondonWhere Tom contemplates what to do with his life."Greetings landlubbers, it is I, Tom Bobbajobski here, regaling you with tales from my time in the Merchant Navy aboard the sanctuary of HMS Crumpet, facilitating international trade across the globe. Yes! Before being removed from anonymity by Huron City Radio, and then chucked back into it, I did indeed travel the world.And you know...it was back in eighty nine...on what must have been...my very last voyage..."Graphic by Anson PavlovVoice of Tom Bobbajobski
Tom Bobbajobski's tales from his time in the Merchant Navy aboard the HMS Crumpet. Journeys of adventure the likes of which you've never heard before, nor are likely to again. Episode 11-MombasaWhere Tom recalls his very first trip on the HMS Crumpet. "Greetings landlubbers, it is I, Tom Bobbajobski here, regaling you with tales from my time in the Merchant Navy aboard the decrepit HMS Crumpet, transporting the world's crap across the globe. Yes! Before I settled down to a life of mediocrity and austerity, I experienced excitement all over the planet.And you know...I remember my very first trip on the Crumpet...all the way back...must have been seventy five, yes...seventy five..."Graphic by Anson PavlovVoice of Tom Bobbajobski
Tom Bobbajobski's tales from his time in the Merchant Navy aboard the HMS Crumpet. Journeys of adventure the likes of which you've never heard before, nor are likely to again. Episode 10-Santa FeWhere Tom takes a bus from Chicago down Route 66. "Greetings landlubbers, it is I, Tom Bobbajobski here, regaling you with tales from my time in the Merchant Navy aboard the rusty HMS Crumpet, transporting uselss tat across the globe. Yes! You may think I'm just a good for nothing radio presenter, but was also a globetrotting vagabond!And you know...we had this job...this time in the Great Lakes...around eighty seven, or something like that..."Graphic by Anson PavlovVoice of Tom Bobbajobski
Tom Bobbajobski's tales from his time in the Merchant Navy aboard the HMS Crumpet. Journeys of adventure the likes of which you've never heard before, nor are likely to again. Episode 9-Tierra Del fuegoWhere Tom is pierced by love's arrow at the bottom of the world."Greetings landlubbers, it is I, Tom Bobbajobski here, regaling you with tales from my time in the Merchant Navy aboard the flaky HMS Crumpet, transporting weird and often dangerous cargo acros the globe. Yes! Prior to being the voice of the Midnite Hour, I had a previous existence on the ocean waves!And you know...back in early eighty two...we transported emu jerky...all the way, to Buenos Aeires..."Graphic by Anson PavlovVoice of Tom Bobbajobski
Tom Bobbajobski's tales from his time in the Merchant Navy aboard the HMS Crumpet. Journeys of adventure the likes of which you've never heard before, nor are likely to again. Episode 8-AmsterdamWhere Tom finds inadvertently finds himself on a river cruise down the Rhine ."Greetings landlubbers, it is I, Tom Bobbajobski here, regaling you with tales from my time in the Merchant Navy aboard the creaky HMS Crumpet, transporting barely legal cargo acros the globe. Yes! Before the life of radio celebrity came and found me, I was a traveler of the world!And you know...I recall this time...back in seventy nine...after a raucous and heavy night...out on the town in Amsterdam..."Graphic by Anson PavlovVoice of Tom Bobbajobski
Tom Bobbajobski's tales from his time in the Merchant Navy aboard the HMS Crumpet. Journeys of adventure the likes of which you've never heard before, nor are likely to again. Episode 7-Nova ScotiaWhere Tom longs to be something other than a sailor loading and unloading cargo."Greetings landlubbers, it is I, Tom Bobbajobski here, regaling you with tales from my time in the Merchant Navy aboard the tardy HMS Crumpet, transporting unusual and defective cargo acros the globe. Yes! Before being press-ganged into hosting these 'shows', on Huron City Radio, I had a life on the seven seas!And there was this time...when we stopped off in Halifax, Nova Scotia...to return a shipment of unwanted poutine from europe's restaurants...around eighty three I think..."Graphic by Anson PavlovVoice of Tom BobbajobskiSoundscapes by Justin Dean
Tom Bobbajobski's tales from his time in the Merchant Navy aboard the HMS Crumpet. Journeys of adventure the likes of which you've never heard before, nor are likely to again. Episode 6-The Loire ValleyWhere Tom spends a summer in the idyllic French countryside."Greetings landlubbers, it is I, Tom Bobbajobski here, regaling you with tales from my time in the Merchant Navy aboard the decrepit HMS Crumpet, transporting climate destroying goods across the globe. Yes! Before landing my dream job entertaining you lucky listeners, the ocean was my mistress.And you know...one June...we had a whole month off...around, er, eighty four I do remember..."Graphic by Anson PavlovVoice of Tom Bobbajobski
Tom Bobbajobski's tales from his time in the Merchant Navy aboard the HMS Crumpet. Journeys of adventure the likes of which you've never heard before, nor are likely to again. Episode 5-ConstantipnopleWhere Tom's is in pursuit of his clothes on a camel named Rhonda."Greetings landlubbers, it's Tom Bobbajobski here, regaling you with tales from my time in the Merchant Navy aboard the shabby HMS Crumpet, transporting dubious and inferior cargo acros the globe. Yes! Before I ended up broadcasting to the world on Huron City Radio, I did, actually, see that world.And you know...how did I ended end up with a range of homemade underwear... in markets and bazars from Taipei to Tangiers? Well...it was back in eighty six, if I recall correctly..."Graphic by Anson PavlovVoice of Tom Bobbajobski
Tom Bobbajobski's tales from his time in the Merchant Navy aboard the HMS Crumpet. Journeys of adventure the likes of which you've never heard before, nor are likely to again. Episode 4-Great Yarmouth Where Tom and his shipmates seek excitement while on shore leave. "Greetings landlubbers, it is I, Tom Bobbajobski here, regaling you with tales from my time in the Merchant Navy aboard the decrepit HMS Crumpet, transporting pointless and wasteful cargo across the globe. Yes! Before I found solace on my little grey ship in Lower Lake Huron, I was an ocean going mercenary!And you know...there was a time...off the east coast of England...I'm pretty sure it was in sweltering summer of seventy seven..."Graphic by Anson PavlovVoice of Tom Bobbajobski
Tom Bobbajobski's tales from his time in the Merchant Navy aboard the HMS Crumpet. Journeys of adventure the likes of which you've never heard before, nor are likely to again. Episode 3-The Cook IslandsWhere Tom comprehends that's what's inside you is what's important."Greetings landlubbers, it is I, Tom Bobbajobski here, regaling you with tales from my time in the Merchant Navy aboard the flaky HMS Crumpet, transporting weird and often dangerous cargo acros the globe. Yes! I'm not just the honey voiced saviour of Huron City Radio, I'm a seasoned traveller of the continents of the world!And you know...it was sometime in eighty one...when we had stopped...among the islands of Polynesia..."Graphic by Anson PavlovVoice of Tom Bobbajobski
Tom Bobbajobski's tales from his time in the Merchant Navy aboard the HMS Crumpet. Journeys of adventure the likes of which you've never heard before, nor are likely to again. Episode 2-SvalbardWhere Tom's progress in his canoe runs anything but smoothly."Greetings landlubbers, it is I, Tom Bobbajobski here, regaling you with tales from my time in the Merchant Navy aboard the errant HMS Crumpet, transporting nefarious and questionable cargo across the globe. Yes! Before finding myself working on Huron City Radio of all places, I did, in fact, traverse the planet.And you know...there was a time...when I had taken a trip in a canoe off the coast of Iceland...back in the spring of, eighty five I do believe..."Graphic by Anson PavlovVoice of Tom Bobbajobski
Tom Bobbajobski's tales from his time in the Merchant Navy aboard the HMS Crumpet. Journeys of adventure the likes of which you've never heard before, nor are likely to again. Episode 1-MarrakechWhere Tom learns the art of haggling amid the bustling markets of Marrakech. "Greetings landlubbers, Tom Bobbajobski here regaling you with tales from my time in the MerchantNavy on the HMS Crumpet transporting cargo acros the globe. Yes! Before being plucked from obscurity by Huron City Radio, and then fading back into it once again, I travelled the world.And you know there was a time when I was in Marrakesh, back in eighty eight. I was working a ship that was transporting tripe from the North of England to specialist restaurants in Cape Town. We had docked for a couple of days in Casablanca so I made the trip inland to Marrakesh..."Graphic by Anson PavlovVoice of Tom Bobbajobski
On the 2nd September 1942 in Loch Ewe, Scotland, a large convoy of ships carrying food, ammunition, tanks, artillery pieces and materiel set sail for Archangel, Russia. This convoy would be of vital importance to the Soviet troops fighting the Nazis at Stalingrad. The Germans did all they could to disrupt and destroy the ships of the Royal Navy and Merchant Navy, and many of the green recruits, at sea for the first time, had the freezing weather conditions to deal with as well as the enemy. John McKay joins to discuss the horrors experienced by the crew members of PQ18. John McKay Links Arctic Convoy PQ18: 25 Days That Changed the Course of the War Ice on Deck SS Mary Luckenbach explodes John on X Ollie Links Ollie on X Clash of Empires: The Anglo-Ashanti Wars - Aspects of History Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
George Cann was in the Merchant Navy. He was honored at the the Branch 126 in Westmount. The CBC's Erin Pottie spoke with George and David Keeping. David Keeping is a Sergeant-at-Arms and he arranged the special ceremony.
This leadership season continues with an esteemed leader in the maritime field, Captain Richard Bridge. Hailing from Cornwall, he has spent a lifetime dedicated to our oceans. His seafaring journey began at a young age when he joined the Merchant Navy, which ultimately saw him command some of the world's most prestigious cruise ships and expedition superyachts - including the 126-meter Octopus and 162-meter Eclipse, to name a few. He chats about some of his incredible adventures, involving the discovery of a World War 2 aircraft carrier wreck and continues to assemble and lead teams for these ambitious expeditions. Richard believes in learning something from the whole team, no matter what the size, something that has shaped his leadership style. He passionately advocates that the care and well-being of the crew are paramount, recognising that leaders must be in command but also willing to seek help and foster teamwork.With his fingers on the pulse of the maritime industry, Richard provides valuable insights into its future, highlighting the shift toward purpose-driven yacht ownership and commitment to exploration and sustainability. It is a thought-provoking episode for those leaders both in and out of the maritime industry, offering inspiring leadership advice.For more information on our leadership courses, click here.
Hello :) Well, this is an unusual episode in several ways, but the main one is the relative lack of personal updates and housekeeping. If you want to know what I've been up to this past month, now would be a great time to sign up to my monthly Newsletter, deets below! Now, I'm aware I don't talk about my background or my family much, save for the occasional regular subtweet to my my mother. But anyway. A couple of years after I was born, my mother re-married. And Gary, the chap she married, had an interesting job – he was a refrigeration engineer in the Merchant Navy. While he's long since left that role (he had some twenty-five years since doing the same role for a large supermarket chain specialising in frozen foods), this was how I first knew him, and thus may have been a childhood influence on my travels. And it occurred to me, after I'd done a few of my podcasts, that it would make an interesting episode – it's travel-related, it's a historic snapshot of a life that's very different now, and above all, it's not something I think many of you would necessarily know about. I certainly didn't know a lot about it growing up, and as you'll hear, there's probably some reasons for that. So a couple of years ago I went to visit, took my laptop and microphone, and set about interviewing him all about his life and his adventures. The full 2hr 11min interview is available on my Patreon, along with some images of the ships he served on. Note he has a strong accent and a slightly fluid way of speaking. This did not help the transcription. Topics discussed include: * What is the Merchant Navy and why he joined * Seasickness and bad weather * What problems could occur en route * How big the ships he served on were, and how they were structured * What the working life was life, and who he served with * Food and drink on board * How he'd pass the time on long journeys * Shore leave and visiting off-brochure places * The Merchant Navy now A PDF transcript of this podcast is available. As always, if you have anything to say about the topic, or indeed about my podcasting in general, leave a comment or let me know. I have a newsletter with extra content, and where I'll be mentioning future podcast episodes if you want to make your own contribution. I also have a Patreon - if you like what you hear, and want to access exclusive content (or just to show your appreciation), then head on over. Until next time, bye for now. :)
At the point at which this episode is published, Matt is on an expedition in Alaska directing a film for National Geographic. Instead of taking a break from weekly releases, we thought we'd share some of his favourite episodes from early on in the life of the podcast.Episode 154 is From The Archives and features Iain Miller. Iain is a sea kayaker and first-ascent sea stack climber. After twenty years sailing the world with the Merchant Navy, Iain made a home in western Donegal, and he has barely left since. Now, Iain's days are spent out in his kayak looking for unclimbed rock, and – in his own words – "Those moments in time that can't be replicated". This episode is a testament to the possibilities of a life of adventure close to home, but is also a deep reflection on the tolls of an institutionalised life that one feels trapped in, and how an eventual escape and reinvention can make all the difference. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-adventure-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A judge in Texas has ruled that women who experience pregnancy complications are temporarily exempt from the state's abortion bans. The ruling comes after a group of thirteen women and two doctors sued the state of Texas in March of this year, calling for a clarification of the law. However, the injunction is only temporary until the lawsuit is decided - and the state of Texas has appealed the ruling. Dr Emma Long, Associate Professor in American History and Politics at the University of East Anglia, joins Clare McDonnell to explain the significance of the ruling. Author and researcher Dr Julia Ebner has spent the last two years immersed in one of the darkest corners of the internet, the world of incels. She has been pretending to be an unhappily single, unemployed, male in his late 20s who is tired of feminism. This is part of her decade-long work going undercover investigating different extremist movements and how they pose a risk to democracy. Her new book, Going Mainstream, looks at the rapid spread of extremism into our mainstream social and political discourse. Chloe Matharu is an award-winning, singer songwriter and harpist. She has cultural roots in Scotland, Wales and the Punjab, and draws inspiration from her time in the Merchant Navy and the natural world as experienced at sea. Her debut album, Small Voyages, was selected for Celtic Music Radio's Album of the Year. At Celtic Connections she was awarded the revered Danny in February this year. She joins the programme live in the studio to talk about her music and to perform The Silkie of Sule Skerry. More than 60 women have made allegations of rape, sexual assault and sexual harassment against the US comedian and actor Bill Cosby. But only one woman, Andrea Constand, was able to gain a criminal conviction. In 2018, he was sent to prison for three to 10 years on three counts of aggravated indecent assault. At the time it was celebrated as a major win for the #MeToo movement. Less than three years later, he was freed when the Pennsylvania Supreme Court overturned his conviction on a legal technicality. In a new two-part documentary exclusively for ITVX from 10 August, The Case Against Cosby, Andrea tells her story. Presenter: Clare McDonnell Producer: Kirsty Starkey
A time-travelling love story? Where can we sign up??? To say this book ticked all our summer romance boxes would be an understatement.When Lily and Joshua go missing in the past, it shapes their children Eva and Tommy in not only their present, but how they navigate their futures with a huge secret, they can also time travel. Find Pim on socials;Instagram: @pim.wangtechawatWebsite: pimwangetchawat.netArticle on the deportation of Chinese men after World War II: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/aug/02/chinese-seafarers-were-coerced-into-leaving-uk-after-war-home-office-admits#Gemma Chan on her father being in the Merchant Navy:https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2022/jan/08/gemma-chan-on-the-truth-about-her-fathers-life-at-sea
My guest's name is frequently brought up on this podcast when I ask them which CDV they enjoyed working with, so I am very happy he agreed to share the first part of his story with us. Why just the first part? Well, he worked for Club Med from 1967 to 1999 and spent twenty of those years as a Legendary Chief of Village! His first season was in 1967 in Club Med Caprera in Sardinia, Italy as a Scuba G.O. Everyone, please help me welcome the amazing, Mike Coltman!! I hope you are sitting comfortably because Mike came with some stories!! It's impossible to take a distinguished career like Mike's and condense it to one hour, so Mike will be back at a later date to talk about his Chief of Village years. Before Club Med, a leg injury curtailed his burgeoning football career, so he went into the Merchant Navy as an Engineer Officer. But a chance viewing of “Thunderball” in 1965 starring Sean Connery as James Bond and being entranced by the underwater scenes, led Mike to scuba diving. Twelve months later from that viewing, Mike was a certified Scuba Instructor. What's included in this interview? Well, if you worked in Martinique as I did, you probably wondered where those cannons came from. Wonder no more, because Mike helped in raising those cannons to the surface from the Diamond Rock dive site!! He tells the amazing tale of how they found the cannons and the incredible amount of work it took to raise them. Mike also opened the village of Club Med Fort Royal in Guadeloupe in 1969/1970 and lets us know in vivid detail what that was like. So many stories in one hour, too numerous to mention here! Mike also worked with a lot of the legendary Chief of Villages back in the day, so if you are a Club Med historian, you will love this episode! **My First Season podcast has always been ad-free and free to listen to and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Samsung Podcasts, Podbean App, Spotify, Amazon Music/Audible, TuneIn + Alexa, iHeartRadio, PlayerFM, Pandora and Listen Notes. And if you like what you hear, please leave a review at Apple podcasts.
Redburn. His First Voyage Being the Sailor Boy Confessions and Reminiscences of the Son-Of-A-Gentleman in the Merchant Navy
During the Second World War, the Royal Canadian Navy lost 24 warships, costing Canada more than 2,000 souls. The Merchant Navy lost 58 ships and more than 1,000 lives. But they did their job which was to escort more than 25,000 merchant ships across the Atlantic during perilous times. Military historian Ted Barris chronicles those missions in his new book, "Battle of the Atlantic: Gauntlet to Victory."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Braw and and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. Episode 187 is in conversation with singer songwriter and Celtic harpist Chloe Matharu. Drawing on her experiences as a Navigational Officer in the Merchant Navy sailing around the world on oil tankers, Chloe shares her stories through her captivating music, blending the hypnotic quality of her voice with her serene and enchanting arrangements played on the harp. Being of Scottish, Welsh and Punjabi heritage, Chloe sings in both English and Welsh, bringing her unique perspective as a modern day female seafarer into the limelight through the her thoughtful lyrics. Performing all over Scotland and on the brink of releasing her debut album, Chloe recounts the journey towards creating her own music and the experiences to date that have shaped her as both a person and an artist. Enjoy! Links www.chloematharu.co.uk https://www.facebook.com/ChloeMatharuMusic https://www.instagram.com/inverclydeharpist/ https://twitter.com/GirlMatharu Download links and preorder link for Chloe's debut album Catching a Free Ride: https://youtu.be/KaFa5kN7eW8 Catching a Free Ride https://listen.scot/cmcfr Small Voyages: https://girlandaharp.bandcamp.com/releases https://listen.scot/cmsv If you've enjoyed this episode you can help support the production of future episodes by clicking on the Ko-Fi link below. Many thanks. https://ko-fi.com/thebrawandthebrave Follow The Braw and The Brave https://www.instagram.com/thebrawandthebravepodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/TheBrawandTheBrave https://twitter.com/BrawBrave See https://soundcloud.com/ for privacy and terms of use
Marco Cher-Gibard is half-Chinese (but it's more complicated than that) and lives in Melbourne on the lands of the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung and Bunurong peoples. We chat about: - Learning and relearning Chinese culture - From the circus to the slums, the Merchant Navy to Batik Bazaar - His mum was a hippy escaping Footscray - Not fitting in with your family - Marco's artist residency in Beijing - When your reference point for a place (Singapore) doesn't exist anymore - Anything that happens in public in China you can watch - Portraiture through sound - Marco Polo - The privilege of travelling on a western passport, being male but not white - Taxi drivers are the only people who are welcome to ask “where are you from?” - All of a sudden becoming attractive - Not leaning on the POC box - Art about identity is trendy and this could change Mixed media: ‘Spiderboys' by Ming Cher, Sax People by Marco Cher-Gibard Hosted by: Maria Birch-Morunga and Kate Robinson Guest: Marco Cher-Gibard Music by: Green Twins Edited by: Kate Robinson Special thanks: Footscray Community Arts Centre, Maribyrnong City Council Community Grants Program, and the Victorian Government through Creative Victoria. This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung peoples of the eastern Kulin Nations. If you have any questions or feedback you can find us on Instagram @beingbiracialpodcast or send us an email at beingbiracialpodcast@gmail.com
Since starting work Seumas Kerr has circumnavigated the world as an officer cadet in the Merchant Navy, joined the Army for a £5 bet, leaving after 35 years as a Major General. Since leaving the Army he has worked in Qatar for a year as COO for the Doha Development Company, producing the Conceptual Master Plan for Doha City. He was then a Carillion Director for 12 years and is currently Managing Director of the D Group, a Business Development Company in Mayfair, London and a Strategic Adviser for Lockheed Martin an American Defence Company.He lives in Sherborne, Dorset and London. He has been married to Sue for 44 years and they have 3 grown up daughters who are all married and live and work in London. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Episode 20: Shackleton If there was ever a man with a sense of adventure and a roaming spirit, it was Earnest Shackleton. Earnest left school at the age of 16 to join the Merchant Navy. After that, he spent four years learning his trade as an apprentice on a square-rigged sailing ship. He then trained to be an officer, working his way up through the ranks. In 1898 he earned his master mariner certificate and got a job as an officer on the Union Castle line. He primarily did the sailing route between London and South Africa. Shackleton was a man of resolute character. And just a few weeks ago, we were reminded of the perseverance of Shackleton and his crew. SHOW NOTES: :10 Shackleton's Younger Life :40 The Discovery of the Endurance 2:07 The Man Behind the Story 3:00 1901 - RSS Discovery 3:40 Shackleton Returns to England 4:00 Working for Beardmore 4:07 The Nimrod 5:15 The Boss 6:00 The Next Great Adventure 7:15 The Women Applicants 8:00 All Male Crew 8:15 The Ship 9:20 Setting Sail 9:50 They Reach the Sea 10:00 Stuck at Ice 11:25 The Escape 12:30 Heading to Elephant Island 13:40 Departure to South Georgia 14:30 South Georgia Trekking 15:22 Rescuing the 22 Men on Elephant Island 17:15 Shackleton's Final Adventure Connect with Sydney Zaruba: Nautical Nonsense on Instagram Sydney on Instagram Nautical Nonsense & Sydney on Patreon Nautical Nonsense Website Nautical Nonsense Merchandise
The Walkabout Seaman is an energetic, pugnacious, Englishman who grew up in the circus. With a cauliflower ear and a heart of gold, he shares with us his experiences living and scraping by in Spain as a cook, planting trees in the Golan Heights of Israel, hitchhiking to Haifa, cooking for the British Army, finding and losing a wife while working on yachts in Florida, and going to work on a U.S. flag cruise ship in Hawaii. Cheers!If you are interested in going to sea visit mymaritimecareer.orgFair winds and following seas.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/theshipslogpodcast)