Podcasts about seafarers

In this special episode recorded at Posidonia 2026 in Greece, Arsenio Dominguez IMO Secretary General discussed the pivotal role of Greek ship owners in shaping global maritime regulations. As Greece accounts for nearly a fifth of global tonnage, the episode explores their contributions to sustainability, safety, and the welfare of seafarers.The conversation touches on the IMO's net-zero framework, the impact of geopolitical crises on seafarer safety, and the challenges of regulating emerging technologies in shipping.Listen to the full interview now and hear more about:The role of Greek shipownersSustainability and investment in shippingDecarbonisation and alternative fuelsGeopolitical crises and seafarer safetyIf you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to ensure you don't miss our latest uploads. For the latest news on the shipping and maritime industries, visit www.searade-maritime.com.Connect with Gary Howard:Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GaryLeeHoward Follow on Twitter:: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garyleehoward/Don't forget to join the conversation and let us know what topics you want us to cover in future on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn

Fishing safety does not start with paperwork. It starts with the people who go to sea.In this episode of Sea Views, Julia Gosling and Adam Parnell are joined by Darren Guard of Guard Safety, a New Zealand fishing safety specialist whose life has been shaped by commercial fishing, vessel operations, safety culture, regulation, training, and fisher wellbeing.Darren comes from one of New Zealand's oldest European-descendant fishing families, with nearly 200 years of history in the sector. From growing up around fishing vessels to working with Maritime New Zealand, fishing companies, regulators, and crews, his perspective is built on lived experience rather than theory.This conversation looks at what it really takes to change safety culture in commercial fishing. Darren explains why trust matters, why safety systems have to be simple and practical, and why fishermen are more likely to engage when safety is made relevant to their families, their livelihoods, and the realities of working at sea.The discussion also moves into the mental health pressures facing inshore and commercial fishers, the need to treat fishermen as people and not just as labour, and why sustainable fisheries must also mean sustainable fishers. Darren shares the work behind MarineSAFE, the potential of MarineSAFE Pacific, and how online training, mobile access, and community-based learning could help reach remote fishing communities across the Pacific.From New Zealand's fishing fleet to global safety standards, the Cape Town Agreement, CHIRP confidential reporting, and The Gleam Fishing Channel, this is a practical and deeply human conversation about getting fishermen home safe.In this conversation:• Commercial fishing safety and risk at sea• Darren Guard's fishing family history• Building trust between fishermen and regulators• Practical safety culture onboard• Guard Safety and plain-language safety systems• Fisher mental health and wellbeing• Sustainable fishers, not just sustainable fish stocks• MarineSAFE and online safety training• MarineSAFE Pacific and remote fishing communities• The Cape Town Agreement and international fishing safety• CHIRP confidential reporting• The Gleam Fishing Channel and preserving fishing storiesResources Mentioned:MarineSAFE: https://marinesafe.nzThe Gleam Fishing Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thegleamfishingchannel

This episode of the Lloyd's List podcast is brought to you by Veson. Visit www.veson.com for more information EVERY year, seafarers are held for months on end on suspicion of crimes that ultimately, there is little evidence they had anything to do with. Whether its pollution events or, as is increasingly common, suspected drug smuggling, crew are often the only potential perpetrators investigators can lay their hands on. So is there a lot the industry can do to stop this? Once seafarers do land themselves on the wrong side of the law, how can flag states intercede on their behalf? Joining Joshua on the podcast this week are: Ben Bailey, director of programme, Mission to Seafarers Kiran Khosla, principal legal director, International Chamber of Shipping Eleni Antoniadou, lawyer, Gard Leo Bolivar, country manager, Marshall Islands Registry

On this ladies-only Municibid Monday, Sophie and Jackie set sail with a 1983 Seafarer sailboat that was sitting at just $100 when they found it. With summer around the corner, they discuss its potential as a starter boat, a restoration project, or even a unique Airbnb rental.This episode features active auctions worth watching, including a 2021 Ford Transit cargo van, a 2014 Chevrolet 3500 ambulance, a 2009 Harley-Davidson Police Electra Glide, a 2020 Bobcat mini excavator, and a 2005 Mack Granite dump truck.Plus, the team recaps notable sales from the past week, including a 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe, a lightweight maintenance enclosure, a 2010 John Deere tractor with a Tiger boom mower, and a 1986 AM General Hummer.Rounding out the episode: a practical explanation of how proxy bidding works on Municibid, why bidders may be instantly outbid, and how adding a few extra dollars to a proxy bid is a great winning strategy.Key Takeaways:We welcomed new sellers this week from Pennsylvania, Missouri, New York, and Massachusetts.First-time listings included cargo vans, ambulances, buses, and public works equipment.Auction highlights included a $100 sailboat, a police motorcycle, a newer Bobcat mini excavator, and multiple ambulances with strong reuse potential.Recent sales included a Chevrolet Tahoe, maintenance enclosure, John Deere tractor, and AM General Hummer.Proxy bidding lets bidders enter their true maximum while the system bids only as much as needed to keep them in the lead.Additional Resources:Explore government surplus auctions at Municibid: https://municibid.comGot feedback or want to be a guest? Email us at marketing@municibid.com.

Three months into the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz, we find out about the 20,000 sailors trapped on board with dwindling resources and minimal health provision. We hear from Mohamed Arrachedi, Network Co-ordinator for the Arab World and Iran for the International Transport Workers' Federation, and Helen Sampson, Emeritus Professor in the School of Social Sciences at Cardiff University.News from the World Health Assembly where WHO member countries come together for form health policy for the year ahead. Global Health journalist Andrew Green reports.Lots of us love a video game, but for a few the games can start to take over their lives, and the impact of a gaming disorder can be very serious – especially for children. Our reporter Kate Ferguson reports from a specialist clinic in Western Australia to find out how they have been tackling the issue One in four surveyed doctors thought preservation was likely to work in the future, but how might we be preserved and why would we want to be? We unpack the reality of what's possible now and what might be next.Presenter: Claudia Hammond Producer: Hannah Robins, Clare Salisbury, Researcher: Scarlett VictoriaThis programme was edited on 29/05/2026

Conflict in the Middle East has left 20,000 seafarers stranded in the Gulf and put crew welfare in spotlight.In this episode recorded at CMA Shipping, Emma Howell from Seatrade Maritime News speaks with Ben Bailey, Director of Programme at the Mission to Seafarers to Seafarers.Emma and Ben discuss the current challenges faced by seafarers, particularly in the Arabian Gulf, and the critical support services provided by the Mission to Seafarers.They delve into the Seafarers Happiness Index, exploring how it serves as a barometer for crew well-being and the importance of communication within the maritime industry.Join us for a conversation about the human side of shipping and the ongoing efforts to improve seafarers' lives.Hear more about:The current challenges facing seafarersSupport services from Mission to Seafarers to SeafarersThe Seafarers Happiness Index explainedMental health and well-being at seaThe importance of communication in the maritime industryFuture trends in seafaringIf you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to ensure you don't miss our latest uploads. Feel free also to recommend the show to a friend or colleague that you think would enjoy it. For the latest news on the shipping and maritime industries, visit www.searade-maritime.com.Don't forget to join the conversation and let us know what topics you want us to cover in future on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn

00:01:15 Intro00:05:45 Mother's Day Games00:11:30 Skyjo, Skyjo, Skyjo00:12:30 Wits & Wagers Challenges00:16:30 Summer Movie Update00:20:15 Portal Games00:21:00 Diplomacy: The Golden Blade00:35:00 Fruit Island00:38:15 Brave & Bold00:51:30 Miniature Market00:52:35 Altay: Seafarers01:06:45 Luz01:12:15 Ewin Desk01:17:15 The Floor If your gaming group thrives on trick-taking but wants something that completely flips the genre on its head, Luz maybe it. This clever card game from IELLO forces you to play with a reverse hand—meaning everyone else at the table can see your cards, but you are left entirely in the dark about your own exact values. And even with a blind hind, you must predict exactly how many tricks you will win or take a safe bet to limit your points won. For those who believe true friendship is only forged in the fires of mutual betrayal, Renegade Game Studios' Diplomacy: The Golden Blade delivers the ultimate test. This iteration strips away the classic board and map, transforming the legendary grand strategy experience into a fast-paced card game. What it gains in speed, it may not bring home the tension that you feel when playing the original. But be honest, if you love Diplomacy, but don't have five hours, then this might be one to consider. Fruit Island is a casual strategy game by the legendary designer Reiner Knizia that balances accessible mechanics for all ages. Set on a quiet jungle island, players step into the fast-moving shoes of monkeys racing to harvest as much exotic fruit while avoiding a gorilla that wants what you have worked so hard for. If you are enjoying those games where you are going against some in a straight up slugfest, then DC: Brave & Bold by Resurrection Games may be something to check out. Instead of a dice pool with random likes like games before, this is a bag builder with chits and the only thing stopping you from pulling them out is your determination. This one is coming out later this year, but if going to Gen Con, be sure to schedule some time for a demo. Altay: Seafarers expands the horizon of civilization-building, taking the core deck-building and area-control mechanics of Ares Games' Altay: Dawn of Civilization and casting them out into deep, uncharted waters. This expansion introduces a brand-new “Forgotten Sea” board, rules for shipbuilding, and naval combat that injects mobility to the map. It introduces the Waterfolk faction, a magical, ocean-dwelling faction that can manipulate actions and navigate the waves without needing ships at all. If you enjoyed Altay and find it on the table often, be sure to check out this expansion. Thanks for listening LuzDiplomacy: The Golden BladeFruit IslandBrave & BoldAltay: Seafarers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Umay Acar-Sümer |Writer and Composer of ‘Beowulf the MusicalBio:Umay Acar-Sümer is a Turkish singer and composer based in Hampshire, UK. Having completed an MA in Medieval Studies and MMus in Music Composition at Royal Holloway, Umay draws inspiration from medieval literature and history in her writing. She is the writer and composer of ‘Beowulf the Musical', a two-act musical made up of 35 song based on the medieval epic poem Beowulf. ‘Beowulf the Musical' premiered at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2024 with Umay playing the role of Freawaru; the musical is now set to release an album with many of the original cast and orchestra members reprising their roles. Umay's writing influences include late medieval authors like Geoffrey Chaucer, Sir Thomas Malory and Chrétien de Troyes as well as anonymous poems from the Anglo-Saxon period such as The Wanderer, The Battle of Maldon and The Seafarer. Musically she is inspired by contemporary composers such as Alan Menken, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Lin Manuel Miranda and Anais Mitchell as well as the works of Handel, Verdi, Mozart and Strauss. Umay is currently working on her next musical; a sapphic fairytale about a girl with a magical harp teaming up with a disgraced knight to defeat a dragon.Links:Website:https://umaymakesmusic.wordpress.com/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@umaymakesmusichttps://www.tiktok.com/@beowulfthemusical Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/umayisnotherehttps://www.facebook.com/beowulfthemusicalInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/umayisnotherehttps://www.instagram.com/beowulfthemusical Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/artist/5IrAUtyarBSJGbvzazeBuZ YouTube:https://youtube.com/@umayisnothereTagspodcast for creativescreative podcastpodcast creator interviewsprofessional podcastcreative podcastspodcast host interviewscreative podcast ideasSupport PEG by checking out our Sponsors:Download and use Newsly for free now from www.newsly.me or from the link in the description, and use promo code “GHOST” and receive a 1-month free premium subscription.The best tool for getting podcast guests:https://podmatch.com/signup/phantomelectricghostSubscribe to our Instagram for exclusive content:https://www.instagram.com/expansive_sound_experiments/Subscribe to our YouTube https://youtube.com/@phantomelectricghost?si=rEyT56WQvDsAoRprRSShttps://anchor.fm/s/3b31908/podcast/rssSubstackhttps://substack.com/@phantomelectricghost?utm_source=edit-profile-page

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The UN is warning that there's an "unprecedented" crisis in the Persian Gulf with 20,000 sailors trapped there since the beginning of the Iran war in March. Also, eight people are now suspected to have been infected by hantavirus, a rare but severe disease onboard a cruise ship currently moored off the West African island nation of Cape Verde. And, US military strikes on alleged drug-trafficking boats in the Pacific Ocean are intensifying, but the public is short on details about the operation. Plus, Scottish fans have come up with a creative way to bypass public transportation gridlock and save some cash during the World Cup by hiring a fleet of school buses. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

The ceasefire between Iran and the US is looking increasingly fragile after another day of attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. As tensions rise, so are concerns about the welfare of the 20,000 seafarers believed to be stranded around the passage.In Brussels, European finance ministers have been meeting to discuss the economic impact of the war.And why is the Met Gala, fashion's biggest night under a controversial spotlight?Presenter: Bisi Adebayo Producers: Niamh Mc Dermott and Barbara George

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The International Maritime Organization says it is working with member states and partners on an evacuation plan for seafarers stranded in the Persian Gulf, adding that the plan will be implemented once conditions are safe.

Thousands of seafarers remain stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, which has been under restrictions since the US-Iran conflict escalated earlier this year. SBS Hindi spoke with two Indian-origin maritime workers based in Australia who shared their experiences navigating vessels in the region and concerns about the safety and wellbeing of those at risk of potential attack.

About 20,000 seafarers are stranded in the Persian Gulf as the U.S. and Iran remain in a standoff over the control of the Strait of Hormuz. John Canias of the International Transport Workers' Federation explains the conditions these workers are facing.And, a revolutionary new drug could prolong and improve the quality of life for those suffering from pancreatic cancer. STAT News reporter Angus Chen shares more about the breakthrough.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

NL Fisheries Minister Loyola O'Driscoll will meet with his federal counterpart to push for changes to the Food Fishery + Composer Mary Knickle on the upcoming performance of the Seafarer's Requiem + Meet 'Ocean Innovator' Sarika Kumari of BioLabMate.

Can nuclear power transform global shipping, or does the risk outweigh the reward?In this episode of Sea Views, hosts Julia Gosling and Adam Parnell sit down with Martin King, Nuclear Systems Manager, and Paul Roberts, Senior Engineer at Naval Solutions Ltd, to unpack one of the most complex and debated topics in modern maritime: nuclear propulsion.Drawing on decades of experience in submarine operations and nuclear engineering, this conversation breaks down how nuclear reactors actually work at sea, why they are being reconsidered for commercial shipping, and what still stands in the way.This is not theoretical. It is a real discussion happening across regulators, engineers, and industry leaders today.

IHRB's Francesca Fairbairn speaks to Mark Dickinson, outgoing General Secretary of Nautilus International, and Nathan Smith, a ship inspector with the International Transport Workers' Federation, to find out more about dark fleets. Together they examine the weaknesses in international maritime law that allow dark fleets to thrive, and the human cost borne by the seafarers on board.

Seafarers of old saw kelp as a danger, marking it on maps to avoid it. Today those maps are helping to restore kelp as a friend of the climate. Kelp sucks in carbon so the Tseshat First Nation is working hard to bring it back around the Broken Group Islands in BC.

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Sailing Through Seasons: Purim Spirit on a Navy Base Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2026-03-18-22-34-01-he Story Transcript:He: בסיס חיל הים היה הומה אנשים ופעילות.En: The Navy base was buzzing with people and activity.He: ספינות עמדו בעגינה, ורעשי ההכנות והמכונות מלאו את האוויר.En: Ships were anchored, and the sounds of preparations and machinery filled the air.He: הבריזה של תחילת האביב ליטפה את המקום, מביאה עמה ריחות של פריחה.En: The early spring breeze gently caressed the place, bringing with it the scents of blossoms.He: באמצע כל המהומה עמד אליאור, קצין חיל הים, מלא תחושות מעורבות.En: Amidst all the commotion stood Elior, a Navy officer, filled with mixed emotions.He: עיניו הביטו מרחוק לעבר הים הכחול, בזמן שדאגתו על המשימה הקרובה התערבבה בלב עם ההתרגשות מהפריסה הקרבה.En: His eyes looked out towards the distant blue sea as his worry about the upcoming mission mingled in his heart with the excitement of the approaching deployment.He: יעל ואמיט, חבריו הטובים לצוות, עמדו לצידו.En: Yael and Amit, his good friends from the team, stood by his side.He: יעל הוסיפה חיוך קליל, בעוד אמיט בדק את רשימות הציוד שוב ושוב.En: Yael added a light smile, while Amit repeatedly checked the equipment lists.He: "אליאור, אתה בסדר?" שאלה יעל בקול חמים.En: "Elior, are you okay?" Yael asked warmly.He: "זה רק שאני לא אוהב לעזוב את המשפחה.En: "It's just that I don't like leaving the family.He: במיוחד בעונה כה מיוחדת של פורים," הודה אליאור, חופן ידו בידה של יעל לקבל עידוד.En: Especially during such a special season as Purim," admitted Elior, cupping his hand in Yael's for encouragement.He: "המשימה חשובה," אמר אמיט, "אבל אנחנו גם חלק ממשפחה פה.En: "The mission is important," said Amit, "but we're also part of a family here.He: אולי כדאי שנביא קצת משמחת הפורים לכאן, לפני שאנחנו יוצאים."En: Maybe we should bring some of the Purim joy here before we head out."He: המחשבה הדליקה רעיון בליבו של אליאור.En: The thought sparked an idea in Elior's heart.He: הוא החליט לארגן חגיגה קטנה ולא פורמלית לצוות. ערב של צחוק, תחפושות ומשלוח מנות.En: He decided to organize a small, informal celebration for the team—an evening of laughter, costumes, and gift baskets.He: כשהוא הודיע לצוות על ההפתעה, ראתה עליו כל מנה בלי ספק, כי מצב הרוח השתנה מיד.En: When he announced the surprise to the team, every single member could see that the mood changed immediately.He: החיוכים והצחוקים הדהדו בקירות הבסיס.En: Smiles and laughter echoed off the walls of the base.He: כל אחד מהצוות תרם למאמץ.En: Everyone on the team contributed to the effort.He: התחפושות היו פשוטות אך מלאות יצירתיות.En: The costumes were simple but full of creativity.He: אימיט התחפש לקפטן מהספרים, ויעל לכוהנת מהאגדות.En: Amit dressed as a captain from the books, and Yael as a priestess from legends.He: אליאור עצמו הופיע כברון הימי, עם פניו מכוסות חמישה נפח עננים מתוקים מסוכר.En: Elior himself appeared as a sea baron, with his face covered by five puffs of sugary clouds.He: באותו ערב, הבסיס הפך לזירה של שמחה והומור.En: That evening, the base turned into a scene of joy and humor.He: ניגונים מהארץ נוגנו ברקע, וכולם השתתפו בתחרות הברכות.En: Tunes from the homeland played in the background, and everyone participated in the blessing competition.He: גם המלחים הקשוחים ביותר לא יכלו לעצור את הצחוק.En: Even the toughest sailors couldn't hold back the laughter.He: המפגש חיזק את התחושה של אחדות וכוח משפחתי בין החיילים.En: The gathering strengthened the sense of unity and familial strength among the soldiers.He: כאשר הגיע הזמן להיפרד ולצאת לים הפתוח, אליאור הרגיש שונה.En: When the time came to part ways and set out on the open sea, Elior felt different.He: הוא לא רק היה מוכן למשימתו, אלא חש צורך עמוק וחדש להצליח למען החברים החדשים שלו.En: Not only was he ready for his mission, but he also felt a deep new desire to succeed for his new friends.He: הלב שלו היה מלא לא רק בחרדה, אלא גם בגאווה ושמחה.En: His heart was filled not only with anxiety but also with pride and joy.He: הרוח נשבה כשהספינה עזבה את הנמל, והשמש החלה לשקוע מעל המים.En: The wind blew as the ship left the port, and the sun began to set over the waters.He: אליאור הביט אל האופק ושאף פנימה, מוכן לדרך החדשה עם אמונה, פורים עדיין איתו בלב.En: Elior looked to the horizon and took a deep breath, ready for the new journey with faith, with Purim still in his heart. Vocabulary Words:buzzing: הומהanchored: בעגינהcaressed: ליטפהcommotion: מהומהmingled: התערבבהdeployment: פריסהcupping: חופןencouragement: עידודsparked: הדליקהinformal: לא פורמליתblossoms: פריחהannounced: הודיעechoed: הדהדוbaron: ברוןpriestess: כוהנתtunes: ניגוניםblessing: הברכותgathering: המפגשstrengthened: חיזקunity: אחדותsucceed: להצליחanxiety: חרדהpride: גאווהhorizon: אופקfaith: אמונהdeparture: עזיבהcostumes: תחפושותsugary: מסוכרscents: ריחותgentle: קלהBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) are now at the centre of modern offshore subsea operations, supporting everything from offshore energy infrastructure and subsea cable installation to deepwater inspection, survey work and underwater recovery missions.In this episode of Sea Views, Julia Gosling and Adam Parnell speak with Andy Howie, founder of Pioneer Subsea and former naval submariner, about the real world of ROV operations and the role these systems play across the offshore and maritime industries.ROVs allow offshore teams to operate thousands of meters below the ocean surface in environments where human divers cannot safely work. Today they are used across offshore wind, oil and gas infrastructure, subsea cable networks, salvage operations and scientific exploration.Andy explains how ROV systems operate, what life is really like for operators working offshore, and why the job requires deep technical expertise in hydraulics, electronics and engineering, not simply piloting a vehicle underwater.The conversation also explores the future of subsea robotics, including remote operating centres, satellite connectivity offshore and how advancing technology is changing the structure of offshore operations while still relying on highly skilled technicians and strong safety culture.For anyone interested in offshore engineering, subsea technology, maritime safety or careers in the offshore industry, this episode provides a rare operational perspective from inside the world of ROV operations.Topics discussed• What remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) are and how they work • The difference between ROVs and autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) • Where ROVs are used across offshore energy, subsea cables and deepwater operations • Typical operating depths and the limits of human diving • The reality of life working offshore as an ROV operator • Technical skills required to enter the subsea industry • How remote operating centres are changing offshore operations • Key safety hazards including high voltage systems, hydraulics and subsea risks • Whether robotics will replace offshore jobs or reshape them • Why speaking up about safety remains critical offshorePrefer to read? Head to Yachting News on the website. https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com/yachting-newsHosts: Julia Gosling & Adam Parnell | Sea Views Guest: Andy Howie | Founder, Pioneer SubseaSupported by CHIRP Maritime & The Seafarers' Charity www.chirp.co.uk www.theseafarerscharity.org

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The crucial Strait of Hormuz global shipping corridor marking the entrance to the Persian Gulf, is essentially closed due to the threat of strikes from Iran and elsewhere After a tugboat assisting another vessel in the strait this morning was struck killing at least four seafarers, the Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Arsenio Dominguez, told UN News on Friday that the situation was “deteriorating” and urged ships to avoid navigating in the region. The international shipping and seafarer security chief told Edouard de Bray that Member States need to “find solutions through dialogue in order to de-escalate” to restore free and safe passage. 

There are still fewer than 2% of women working at sea. What does leadership in maritime look like in 2026?In this episode of Women In Maritime, Julia Gosling speaks with Monica Kohli OBE — Senior Lawyer at Gard (U.K.), President of WISTA U.K., Trustee of The Seafarers' Charity and Chair of the Indian Maritime Association (UK).Monica shares how growing up connected to life at sea shaped her career in maritime law, and reflects on navigating a male-dominated industry where visibility, credibility and leadership carry additional weight.In this conversation: Women at sea and the 2% statistic Maritime law and professional leadership Casual sexism in the shipping industry The commercial case for diversity in maritime WISTA U.K.'s female cadet initiative Receiving an OBE for services to maritime This is a serious discussion about representation, performance and the future of global shipping leadership.Prefer to read? https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com/yachting-news

Seafarer survey shows many sailors find life at sea stressfulA new study published in 2025 by World Maritime University, says "persistently long working hours, limited opportunities for rest and shore leave, and high levels of work-related stress" among sailors is a matter of serious concern in the maritime industry. The survey included about 4500 respondents across 99 countries, including the US. 

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Today's Mystery: A woman reports receiving threatening letters and phone calls from her husband. The problem? Her husband died at sea.Original Radio Broadcast Date: 1956 or 1957Originating from AustraliaStarring: Harp McGuire as Steve GraingerSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Cassandra, Patreon supporter since September 2025.Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

In this episode of aBlogtoWatch Weekly, the team dives headfirst into the watch media identity crisis sparked by Ariel's recent essay on who actually pays for honest coverage and why everyone seems to want it without footing the bill. The conversation then shifts into the uncomfortable reality of independence, sponsored content, and where the line gets drawn in a very small industry. From there, things take a sharp turn into horology with a deep discussion of a very serious watch that also happens to look suspiciously like Mickey Mouse. Ariel breaks down Breguet's high frequency chronograph history, magnetic escapement technology, and why the brand is simultaneously capable of brilliance and baffling aesthetic decisions.The episode then moves through the not quite LVMH Watch Week releases, including Louis Vuitton's Escale complications explosion, which quickly devolves into an on air world timer geography quiz no one was prepared for. Along the way, TAG Heuer's latest Seafarer revival sparks a spirited debate about tide complications and dog walking use cases, raising the question of whether modern watches sometimes try a little too hard. The group also touches on TAG's ongoing CEO turnover, broader brand direction questions, and why some watch companies appear to be having fun while others absolutely are not.As always, tune into their conversation this week to hear a blend of industry insight, watch nerdery, and exactly the kind of chaos that makes aBlogtoWatch Weekly feel less like a roundtable and more like group therapy with bezels.Check out this week's sponsor - Movado Watches:- https://www.movado.com/ To check out the ABTW Shop where you can see our products inspired by our love of Horology:- Shop ABTW - https://store.ablogtowatch.com/To keep updated with everything Superlative, aBlogtoWatch Weekly, and aBlogtoWatch, check us out on:- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ablogtowatch/- Website - https://www.ablogtowatch.com/- Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/aBlogtoWatch If you enjoy the show please Subscribe, Rate, and Review!

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Search and rescue at sea is not theory — it is split-second decision-making where lives, ships, and entire coastlines are on the line.In this episode of Sea Views, host Julia Gosling is joined by Matt Baer, retired US Coast Guard captain and now Director of Emergency Response at Gallagher Marine Systems, for a rare, unfiltered look at how maritime search and rescue actually works in the real world.Drawing on decades of frontline experience, Matt breaks down how major rescue operations are coordinated across borders, why merchant vessels are often the fastest first responders offshore, and how technology like EPIRBs, personal locator beacons, AIS, infrared imaging, and aerial surveillance is changing survival outcomes at sea.This conversation moves beyond headlines into the realities professionals face — from mid-ocean rescues thousands of miles offshore, to next-of-kin notifications, to the hard decisions involved in suspending a search. Julia and Matt also compare UK and US search and rescue systems, highlighting where they differ, where they align, and what both still need to improve.Key topics include: How modern search and rescue operations are coordinated internationally Why “people first” governs every maritime emergency The role of AMVER and vessel-to-vessel assistance offshore How EPIRBs and personal locator beacons can take the search out of search and rescue Why registration details and data accuracy directly affect rescue speed The growing role of technology — and its limitations — in maritime emergencies The emotional toll of search and rescue, including next-of-kin notifications What still needs to change to improve safety for professional and recreational mariners Whether you work at sea, manage vessels, operate offshore, or simply want to understand how rescue really works when something goes wrong, this episode delivers rare insight from someone who has lived it.Host: Julia Gosling Guest: Matt Baer, Director of Emergency Response, Gallagher Marine Systems (Retired US Coast Guard)Supported by: CHIRP Maritime & The Seafarers' Charity www.chirp.co.uk | www.theseafarerscharity.org

All aboard for Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 2 Episode 3 review! We're unpacking "We Board the Princess Andromeda"On the menu:Thalia Grace and The Flashback Clarisse's ConscienceThe Sea of MonstersPercabeth MomentAnnabeth and Human MistakesPercy the Seafarer and more!Don't forget to follow the show so you catch our review and discussion of every episode this season.Season 2 Cast & Rick Riordan Interviews : https://youtu.be/WgYaflIsxeY?si=pQBHq71gahNc6-NA⏱️ Chapters(00:00) - Intro(01:18) - Thalia Grace and The Flash Back(07:28) - Voyage On The Ironclad(14:50) - The Sea of Monsters & Clarisse (20:58) - The Percy Line & Annabeth(24:41) - Final Thoughts

This week we review some of the ground we have covered on the podcast in 2025, and read an article from our editor, Mark G. Johnston, 'When Preachers Sing the Blues'.  The article reminds us that the charge to preach God's word is often, perhaps always, accompanied by a heavy spiritual burden. While the Lord's grace is sufficient for every preacher, that sufficiency is proved in and through very trying times. May this editorial be a spur to all to pray for ministers and elders, and an encouragement to them to keep going, even in the darkness.    Featured resource:  – Mark G. Johnston, 'When Preachers Sing the Blues,' Banner of Truth Magazine, Issue 748 (January 2026).    Most-downloaded episodes of 2025:  5. The Life of John Newton 4. A Holy Minister: Robert Murray M'Cheyne 3. The Seafarer's Friend: John Flavel 2. The Prince of Puritans: John Owen 1. Let's Study Romans, with Sinclair B. Ferguson   Explore the work of the Banner of Truth: www.banneroftruth.org Subscribe to the Magazine (print/digital/both): www.banneroftruth.org/magazine Leave us your feedback or a testimony: www.speakpipe.com/magazinepodcast  

From Skerries to Strabane, East Galway to Alexandria: chance encounters, Christmastime musical delights and a deer of light, with Victoria White, Seán O'Gorman, Lisa McInerney, Jim Maguire, Judith Mok, Denise Blake and James Harpur

Ahoy, adventurers! Welcome to the Realms & Nerds podcast! Join our five crewmates- Bartholomew Blackwell, Blood Evening, Tohatu, Ember Horizon, and Tevon "The Butcher"- as they continue their journey in Seafarers & Scallywags! Like this episode? Share with friends, and subscribe for more! Don't forget to use the tag #RealmsNerds when posting online about the show! Interested in advertising your product or service on the podcast? Share the show! Support on Patreon! Follow us on Social Media: Twitter Instagram Facebook TikTok Join our Discord! Bartholomew devises a money scheme. Blood creates a summon. Tohatu goes fishing. Ember tries to rob the mint. Tevon flips out. Cast: Ash - Ember Horizon Bee - Blood Evening Cosmic Cave Bronson - Dungeon Master, The Hunger, Captain Littlebeard, Dredge, Crimson the Younger, Crimson the Elder, From, Homunculus Raven, Apple Vendor, Mint Guard Harrison - Tevon "The Butcher" Aldus Ray - Tohatu Kaiwhai Taniwha RJ - Bartholomew Blackwell Seafarers & Scallywags is an original campaign created by Bronson Proseus Episode edited by RJ Moore Original Realms & Nerds music by RJ Moore Main theme melody by Kyle Rice Closing theme melody by Bee Owens Original sound effects created by RJ Moore Additional sound effect used courtesy of Pixabay Collection (https://www.pixabay.com) "Cannon Fire" by LordSonny Additional sound effects used courtesy of FreeSound (https://www.freesound.org) "LargeWoodenShip" by PimFeijen "16_bell ringing" by 16HPanskaKelbichova_Adela "CD Player mechanics" by elonquentsleep "clockwork_toy" by ChemiCatz

Andrew Foster, founder and chief investment officer at Seafarer Capital Partners — manager of the Seafarer Growth and Income Fund — says that it's the "bottom of the first or, maybe, bottom of the second inning with respect to how tariffs will play out," but he notes that emerging markets companies have pushed higher prices back on U.S. consumers, which means the story has a lot of twists and turns left to navigate. Foster also says that domestic investors want to use emerging markets -- and foreign currencies -- to diversify portfolios against what lies ahead, noting that over-exposure to the dollar may lead to greater volatility and risk ahead. Todd Rosenbluth, head of research at VettaFi, heads to the utilities sector and a long-time established fund for his ETF of the Week. The second half of today's show is interviews from Wednesday's Fall Round Table for the Active Investment Company Alliance, which Chuck attended and spoke at in New York City. The conversation starts with Ryan Paylor, portfolio manager at Thomas J. Herzfeld Advisors, which recently converted a closed-end fund from a focus on companies located in the Caribbean Basin — it was ticker Symbol CUBA — to one focused on collateralized loan obligations. Paylor explains the thinking behind the move and how shareholders reacted to such a drastic makeover. Then, long-time activist investor Phil Goldstein of Bulldog Investors discusses the state of shareholder activism and why there seems to be so much less of it than there was just a few years back. Some of the change is good news for consumers — better fund management — while other reasons make it harder for activist moves to succeed.

Send us a textWhat the world needs now is a CREW of Heavenly Father's children who are trained, ready, and willing to lift someone who needs a friend, raise up someone who is feeling down, and connect with someone who feels they have no one to connect with.  You will need to become a 'Watchkeeper of Seafarers.'

Register for Founder University Japan's Kickoff: https://luma.com/cm0x90mkToday's show:*The key to avoiding long airport delays? Low-altitude sea planes! Why didn't you think of that?We've got an awesome line-up of TWiST 500 founders giving us an inside glimpse inside their startups on this Friday special edition.FIRST: Billy Thalheimer of REGENT introduces us to their aircraft/boat hybrid The Seaglider, and walk us through how it all works, AND why they're operating in BOTH the commercial and defense sectors from their Rhode Island HQ.THEN, we've got Convexia co-founder Ayaan Parekh showcasing how they're using a collective of specialist AI agents to exploit other pharma labs' leftovers and turn them into new drugs and treatments for rare diseases.FINALLY, Hunter Leath of Archil joins the show to tell us why efficient utilization of cloud data remains a surprisingly complex, and unsolved problem. His solution? Caching-as-a-Service! Find out how it all works, and why pre-caching is SO difficult to do, in this TWiST exclusive chat.Timestamps:(03:01) Billy Thalheimer of REGENT introduces us to the Seaglider(05:06) Inside the EV aircraft/boat hybrid's three modes of operation(08:22) How REGENT uses low altitude flight to avoid airport-related hassles(9:42) Sentry - New users get 3 months free of the Business plan (covers 150k errors). Go to ⁠http://sentry.io/twist⁠ and use code TWIST(13:57) The converging tech that makes Seaglider possible(18:20) How REGENT is operating in BOTH the commercial and defense sectors(19:39) LinkedIn Ads - Start converting your B2B audience into high quality leads today. Launch your first campaign and get $250 FREE when you spend at least $250. Go to ⁠http://linkedin.com/thisweekinstartups⁠ to claim your credit.(25:05) Why Rhode Island?!(29:23) Pipedrive - Bring your entire sales process into one elegant space. Get started with a 30 day free trial at ⁠https://pipedrive.com/twist⁠(31:04) Convexia co-founder Ayan Parekh joins Alex to discuss “the world's first AI-maximalist pharmaceutical company”(33:02) Using AI agents to revisit leftover bio IP and unused data(33:22) Why so many drugs fail to reach market(35:46) Applying different agents to different kinds of tasks(44:26) The unique opportunities posed by rare diseases(46:58) On the road toward vertical integration(50:48) Hunter Leath of Archil tells us why utilizing cloud data effectively remains a complex, unsolved problem(51:56) What is “Caching as a Service”?(55:53) Why pre-caching is NOT obvious and “tremendously difficult to do”(57:00) Why the major cloud players didn't built this themselves(01:00:37) Deliberately keeping the focus narrow… for now…Subscribe to the TWiST500 newsletter: https://ticker.thisweekinstartups.comCheck out the TWIST500: https://www.twist500.comSubscribe to This Week in Startups on Apple: https://rb.gy/v19fcpFollow Lon:X: https://x.com/lonsFollow Alex:X: https://x.com/alexLinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexwilhelmFollow Jason:X: https://twitter.com/JasonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoncalacanisThank you to our partners:Sentry - New users get 3 months free of the Business plan (covers 150k errors). Go to http://sentry.io/twist and use code TWISTLinkedIn Ads - Start converting your B2B audience into high quality leads today. Launch your first campaign and get $250 FREE when you spend at least $250. Go to http://linkedin.com/thisweekinstartups to claim your credit.Pipedrive - Bring your entire sales process into one elegant space. Get started with a 30 day free trial at https://pipedrive.com/twistCheck out Jason's suite of newsletters: https://substack.com/@calacanisFollow TWiST:Twitter: https://twitter.com/TWiStartupsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thisweekinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinstartupsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thisweekinstartupsSubstack: https://twistartups.substack.com

The Pirate Queen's Red Flag Fleet reigns supreme, but a three-way battle at Tiger's Mouth tests even her grip on the seas. Time Period Covered: 1807-1844 CE Major Historical Figures: Red Flag Fleet: Zheng Yi Sao (AKA Ching Shih, née Shi Yang), Co-Commander of the Red Flag Confederation [1775-1844] Zhang Baozai, Co-Commander of the Red Flag Fleet, later Qing Navy colonel [1783-1822] Guo Podai, Commander of the Black Flag Fleet [178?-181?] Qing Empire: The Jiaqing Emperor (Aisin-Gioro Yongyan) [r. 1796-1820] Bailing, Governor-General of Liangguang [d. 1829] Sun Quanmou, Provincial Fleet Commander Wen Chengzhi, Qing Chief Official Negotiator Portuguese Empire: Captain José Pinto Alcoforado e Sousa, Commander of Macau Flotilla [177?-18??] Major Sources Cited: Andrade, Tonio. The Gunpowder Age: China, Military Innovation, and the Rise of the West in World History. Antony, Robert J. Like Froth Floating on the Sea: The World of Pirates and Seafarers in Late Imperial South China. Leonard, Jane Kate. "Maritime China in Transition, 1750–1850" in The Cambridge History of China, Volume 9, Part 2: The Ch'ing Dynasty to 1800, Part 2. Murray, Dian H. Pirates of the South China Coast, 1790–1810. Van de Ven, Hans J. Breaking with the Past: The Maritime Customs Service and the Global Origins of Modernity in China. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The British Isles are remarkable for their extraordinary seabird life: spectacular gatherings of charismatic Arctic terns, elegant fulmars and stoic eiders, to name just a few. Often found in the most remote and dramatic reaches of our shores, these colonies are landscapes shaped not by us but by the birds.In 2015, Stephen Rutt escaped his hectic, anxiety-inducing life in London for the bird observatory on North Ronaldsay, the most northerly of the Orkney Islands. In thrall to these windswept havens and the people and birds that inhabit them, he began a journey to the edges of Britain. From Shetland, to the Farnes of Northumberland, down to the Welsh islands off the Pembrokeshire coast, he explores the part seabirds have played in our history and what they continue to mean to Britain today.The Seafarers is the story of those travels: a love letter, written from the rocks and the edges, for the salt-stained, isolated and ever-changing lives of seabirds. This beguiling book reveals what it feels like to be immersed in a completely wild landscape, examining the allure of the remote in an over-crowded world.Support the showConnect with me at... GoodReads: Hannah Buschert IG: @HannahgoesbirdingFacebook: @HannahandErikGoBirdingEmail us at HannahandErikGoBirding@gmail.comWebsite: http://www.gobirdingpodcast.comGet a discount at Buteo Books using code: BIRDNERDBOOKCLUB

天高皇帝远 "Heaven Is Vast & the Emperor is Far Away" On the far side of the realm from th celestial halls of shining Beijing, an outcast girl born on the fringes of society will scrabble to survive amidt the coastal chaos of the end of the 18th Century. With little more than her looks and wits, she'll have to outwit & outplay freebooter, bandit, and official alike if she is ever going to rise above her station on the boats of Guangdong harbor. Time Period Covered: ca. 1775-1807 CE Major Historical Figures: Zheng Yi Sao/Ching Shih (née Shi Yang), Pirate Queen of the Red Flag Fleet [1775-1844] Captain Zheng Yi, Fleet Commander of the Red Flag Fleet [1765-1807] Zhang Baozai (Cheung Po Tsai), "The Kid" [1783-1822] Major Sources Cited: Andrade, Tonio. The Gunpowder Age: China, Military Innovation, and the Rise of the West in World History. Antony, Robert J. Like Froth Floating on the Sea: The World of Pirates and Seafarers in Late Imperial South China. Mann Jones, Susan and Philip A. Kuhn. "The Ch'ing Government and Its Problems, 1800–1812” in The Cambridge History of China, Volume 10, Part 1: Late Ch'ing, 1800–1911. Murray, Dian. Pirates of the South China Coast. Rawski, Evelyn. Education and Popular Literacy in Ch'ing China. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Piracy in Great Qing surges to a "golden age" during the Qianlong & Jiaqing eras. Corsair Confederations like Zheng Yi Sao's vast-beyond-reckoning Red Flag Fleet, backed by the likes of Vietnam's Tay Son rebels, dominating the South China Sea through organized plunder and shadow economies. Jiaqing's shift to accomodation, while necessary, may expose Qing naval vulnerabilities, paving the way for foreign interventions and imperial decline... Time Period Covered: Prelude: ca. 15th-18th Cs. Main: ~1780-1810 CE Major Sources Cited: Antony, Robert J. Like Froth Floating on the Sea: The World of Pirates and Seafarers in Late Imperial South China. Andrade, Tonio. Lost Colony: The Untold Story of China's First Great Victory over the West. Murray, Dian H. Pirates of the South China Coast, 1790–1810. Perdue, Peter C. China Marches West: The Qing Conquest of Central Eurasia. Qing Shilu (Veritable Records of the Qing Dynasty). Spence, Jonathan D. The Search for Modern China. Woodside, Alexander. "The Ch'ien-lung Reign" in The Cambridge History of China Vol. 9, Pt. 1: The Ch'ing Empire to 1800. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2018, Mark Ashley-Miller bought a boat. There's nothing unusual in that, but there is in what happened next: he decided to sail around the coasts of Britain and Ireland, visiting every single harbour in the British Isles. And unlike most people who have such pipe dreams, he actually did it.The journey is now over, and we're delighted that Mark joined James Fisher on the Country Life Podcast to talk about his five years at sea, the 9,000 nautical miles he's sailed, and the 300+ harbourmasters he visited in the course of his epic journey. As well as talking through the inspiration for his trip, Mark talks about his favourite places on the route, the most hospitable harbourmasters, those who were rather frostier... and the one who immediately threw Mark and his crew the keys 'to go exploring' the local area before cracking open the Irish whiskey for a night of revelry. He also talks through the day he had to be rescued by the RNLI, and the few harbours that he wasn't able to make it in to — and why.Mark has written a book about his experiences, which is available to order now with all proceeds going to The Seafarers' Charity. You can find out more about Mark and his journey at his website or see his Instagram page. Episode creditsHost: James FisherGuest: Mark Ashley-MillerEditor and producer: Toby KeelMusic: JuliusH via Pixabay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's another packed and mixed bag of questions here on Meaningful Money. Today we deal with Seafarer's pension contributions, tax-free cash on DB pension schemes and annual allowance calculations. Plus we give some thought to the evolution of the show… Shownotes: https://meaningfulmoney.tv/QA25    01:10  Question 1 Hi Pete and Roger Many thanks for all that you do.  I am a long time podcast listener and happy client of Jacksons. I am currently playing catch up on the current series and have a couple of thoughts on points raised in two episodes. In episode 3 - there was a question on pensions and the answer included the point that when making contributions to a scheme they are generally paid net and the scheme reclaims basic rate tax from HMRC.  Just to say that this is not always the case.  My employer recently moved its scheme to an Aviva master trust.  I wanted to make a lump sum co tribute. Ahead of the tax year end.  However I found that the scheme could only accept gross contributions and I would have to reclaim the tax myself.  As it was quite a decent sum and I preferred not to wait for the tax I made the contribution into a different scheme. In episode 7 you had a question about moving abroad.  The point we made that you can't continue to contribute to UK tax favoured schemes when abroad which is correct.  However there is another watch out in that ISAs in particular may be subject to income tax in the new country of residence - as they were when j lived in the US.  It is therefore critical to get advice so you can make the right choices when moving abroad All the best, Richard 05:06  Question 2 I have been listening to your podcast for the last 5 or 6 months. Like so many of your listeners, I have spent many hours catching up on your early episodes, no longer do I watch movies or drama series or wildlife programmes. I listen to Pete. Your advice has been priceless. However, I do have a question that I seemingly cannot find the answer to. Perhaps, I already know the answer, but am putting my head in the sand because I do not like it. I know that the pension tax free lump sum is limited to £268,275 and I believe that this applies to the total taken from multiple pensions. I retired from the police in 2013 as a chief inspector. I took the maximum lump sum available at the time which was £206,000. I started a new job with the NHS and am paying into the NHS 2015 scheme. My projection on retirement from the NHS at age 67 suggests that I can expect a lump sum that combined with my police pension lump sum will take me well beyond £268,275. I have seen some articles on line about lump sum protected allowances, but do not know if this is something I can access. Clearly, if all I can take from my NHS pension is £62,275 I will be paying 40% on a greater proportion of my pension in payment. I suspect there may be others like me that maxed our their lump sum when first retiring and have gone on to further employment and have built up a tidy pension that has the potential to pay out another handsome lump sum. Your advice is gratefully appreciated. Kind regards, John 11:25  Question 3 Hi Pete and Rog Always a delight when a new episode comes out – I hope Rog is getting fairly compensated for his efforts! I have been a keen listener for a number of years though until recently had lived outside of the UK, so while not everything was applicable (ISAs or pension contribution limits etc), the podcast has always been a valuable tool as I improve my personal finances I have a question I was hoping you could clarify for me which relates to questions you answered on previous podcast Q&A. Trying to keep it short but failing: On a couple of occasions when talking about pensions there seems to be an assumption that your income will fall in retirement and so income tax on the way out of the pension is less relevant. You recently had a question around moving money from a Lifetime ISA to a SIPP for a higher rate tax payer who was moving abroad and the calculation / discussion went something like: Invested 4k, got the extra 1k but have to take a 25% penalty when taking the money out so down to 3.75k. Then when investing that back into a SIPP you get tax relief so back up to 4.7k or even 6.25 with higher rate relief. Then the discussion seemed to suggest in such a case you might even be better off than if you had left it in the LISA. However, doesn't this depend on what your tax rate is on retirement / withdrawal? Now on to my question: Similarly, you had someone who had maxed out their annual pension contribution limit and they were trying to decide whether to pay more in to their pension (foregoing the tax relief) or to put it in to a GIA. This is a situation I find myself in and the Q&A discussion seemed to suggest it doesn't make much difference. There were comments that an ISA would be better than a GIA but assuming the ISA allowance was already fully used then there was little difference. This confused me and brings me to my question. If I overpay into a pension and so get no tax relief, don't I still pay income tax when I withdraw the money from the pension? So for any contribution above the annual limit I receive no tax relief initially (ie I have effectively paid tax) but then future withdraws from a pension are taxable so I pay tax again when I retire. Is this the case or is there some way the pension knows what proportion of the pot received tax relief and what proportion didn't? If no such split exists then surely a GIA is a far better option where I will only pay CGT on any growth in the investment (or income tax on dividends). Imagine a situation where there is no growth or dividends then in a GIA I take the initial money back out with no tax to pay, in the pension I still pay income tax on the withdrawal. What am I missing here? Kind regards, Matt 17:02  Question 4 Hi - love the podcast and really enjoying the Q&A series! Keep up the great work! I was hoping you can assist me. I have a pretty simple salary structure and lucky to earn annually (salary and bonus) around 190k. I'm looking at what I can add to my pension and very aware of the 60k limit and also the 200k income threshold. Is it as a simple as if my only income stream is from employment, that by definition in the above scenario I'm below the £200k. Or am I missing anything else that feeds into this as a consideration? Thanks, Steve 20:20  Question 5 Thank you Pete & Roger for an amazingly insightful informative podcast. This has given me a giant springboard to the next level of financial literacy. My question is: I am a seafarer and all of my income from it is subject to seafarers earnings deductions (SED). My annual salary is £79,000. How much can I pay into a SIPP claiming the full amount of tax relief given that all of my income is subjected to SED? Thanks very much for everything you do. Kind regards, Benjamin 24:00  Question 6 Absolutely love the podcast - always look forward to driving home on a Wednesday so I can listen to it. I'm 47 and my husband is 55 and we have 2 fabulous children aged 13 & 11. I am an additional rate taxpayer and have a good DB pension for the future (NHS consultant). My husband did the tougher job of being a full time Dad so only has a small SIPP at present worth about £50,000 which we add £2880 to each year. I am hoping to retire early so we are building our Stocks & Shares ISAs each year to bridge the gaps between my retirement and state pension etc although we don't use the full allowance at present although may do in the future as my pay increases. We just wanted advice about the best way to extract the money from my husbands SIPP. He works a few hours now making approximately £5000 per year so is a non-taxpayer (and all our emergency cash is in his name!). We had planned to start drawing down his pension in a few years once fully retired to try to get it all tax free before his state pension kicks in but we don't actually need the cash and thus it would be reinvested into his ISA. Is there any reason not just to start that process now so we put the money in the ISA gradually over the next few years (bearing in mind that we may be able to fill our ISAs in the future)? Can we still top up with £2880 each year one this process has started? Maybe this sounds like an obvious thing to do but just can't work out if its the correct path? Thanks so much, Ciara Mulligan   30:10  Podcast and Video plans.  

Joined by Heidi (Unfiltered Rise) for part 1 of our Sideshow Attraction series. Today, we dive into Lobster Boy, Mermaid Girl, and Seal Boy. We discuss the real medical diagnoses, causes, treatments, and more! Join us for this journey into old-world-style freak shows. Follow Heidi at www.unfilteredrisepodcast.com IG @unfilteredrise_podcast  X @UnfilteredRise On Patreon and Spotify   #freakshow #sideshow #attractions #LobsterBoy #SealBoy #MermaidGirl #malformations

May 22nd is the National Day of Prayer and Remembrance for Mariners and Seafarers. Bishop Brendan Cahill discusses the ministry of the church to seafarers through the work of Stella Maris. The day is intended to remember the men and women seafarers. Many seafarers are Catholic Christians and largely a migrant population in the world. Because of the nature of their work, they are not always a visible community presence. In over 50 ports, there are more than 100 Stella Maris chaplains, maritime deacons, and lay ecclesial ministers who minister to seafarers. They welcome, network, and reach out to seafarers, fishermen and women, their families, and all who work or travel on the seas. Through the celebration of the Eucharist and the Word of God, the chaplaincy team helps seafarers discover the loving presence of God in an often-challenging world. Their continued presence is a clear indication of their dedication to this vital pastoral ministry and love for the people of the sea. https://www.usccb.org/committees/pastoral-care-migrants-refugees-travelers/stella-maris-who-we-are On Wednesday, May 10, a panel of advisors to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) voted unanimously to make the birth-control drug, Opill, available to consumers over-the-counter in the United States. The FDA is reportedly poised to make a final decision this summer. In response to the FDA panel's recommendation, Bishop Robert E. Barron of Winona-Rochester, and chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' (USCCB) Committee on Laity, Marriage, Family Life and Youth, urged the government agency to reject this advice as “not good medicine” and continue their efforts to protect women's health. Read the full statement. https://www.usccb.org/news/2023/fda-acknowledges-harm-oral-contraceptives-while-its-own-panel-advisors-push-make-drug After literally hundreds of public prayers for peace in Ukraine and 443 days after Russia launched an all-out war on the Eastern European country, Pope Francis welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the Vatican. This was their first face-to-face meeting since the war began. Read the Catholic News Service Rome story. https://www.usccb.org/news/2023/pope-ukrainian-leader-talk-about-humanitarian-situation-provoked-war

Released 2025.06.07 Guest Andrew Middleton, Director of the Archdiocese of Baltimore's Apostleship of the Sea, discusses ministry to the crew of the container ship Dali, which crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge causing its collapse and the death of six construction workers. Learn more about the Apostleship of the Sea ministry at https://www.aos-usa.org/.

“This is a sea that will take your life,” says Matthew Hollis in this week's episode of The World in Time. “This is the cruel sea. This is the hard sea. And it takes extraordinary skill and good luck to survive it. But we come quickly to realize in this poem that actually there is a different kind of allegorical turmoil within as well. It's one of the things that makes this poem so compelling, it seems to me, because it does have ideas about moral choices, and it does have ideas about belonging that seem as important today as they were then. One of the great things that strikes me with the great parts of the Anglo-Saxon opus is how modern it feels—or rather, to put it a different way, how timeless the cares and concerns and worries of human beings can be. Some of the fears about loneliness, some of the fears about pain, some of the worries about doubt, about making a good life or the life of right choosing, are issues that trouble us in exactly the same way, or challenge us in exactly the same way, as they did this sailor.” This week on the podcast, Donovan Hohn speaks with poet Matthew Hollis about his new translation of The Seafarer, about the world from which this mysterious tenth-century Anglo-Saxon poem emerged, about the history of the poem's improbable survival, and about its rediscovery by the Romantics and the Modernists. Into the conversation the episode weaves audio samples from different translations and different recordings, including one made by Lewis Lapham, another by Ezra Pound, and a third by Matthew Hollis himself.

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