On The Bridge

Welcome to part two of this On The Bridge special! In this episode, Alicia continues the discussion on nuclear propulsion with our expert panel, Derek Munro (NOxFree), Ben Geary (Döhle) & Jez Sims (Lloyd's Register). "The crew will potentially never see the reactor." For the second half of this episode, the panel shifts the conversation from theory to reality. We take a deep div...

On this special two part episode of On The Bridge, Alicia sits down with a powerhouse panel to discuss the future of maritime energy.  Join Derek Munro (co-founder of NOxFree), Ben Geary (chief operating officer of Döhle) and Jez Sims (principal specialist at Lloyd's Register) as they explore the groundbreaking NOxFree Project. "You will never have to bunker fuel again."   For decad...

On this episode of On The Bridge, Alicia sits down with Mark Pascoe, the industry legend and co-founder of Falcon Tenders. After two decades in the yachting industry, Mark reflects on his decision to start a new chapter and move away from "stock" designs and return to the pursuit of craftsmanship. Alongside co-founder and former F1 test driver Dean Stoneman, Mark has built Falcon Tenders...

On this episode of On the Bridge, we chat with Captain Chris Halligan during the 2025 Cannes Yacht show. We discussed what challenges come with running an 89m superyacht, what destinations are on his travel bucket list and what makes the stunning M/Y Here Comes The Sun the most special vessel on the market currently. Don't forget to subscribe for more conversations with industry leaders shapi...

"Most of the time you’ll get away without a proper plan… until you don’t." Returning to the DSNM sofa for this episode of On The Bridge is Captain George Mills, DSNM's in-house Master Mariner. George breaks down some of the most misunderstood areas of bridge management and navigation. From SOLAS regulations and maritime governance to the daily realities of passage planning, George b...

In this episode of On the Bridge, we sit down with Chief Officer Jason Walker of M/Y Arience. Jason shares his journey into the yachting industry, what his day-to-day responsibilities look like, and how he and his crew deliver a 7-star experience to charter guests. From memorable guest requests to planning complex itineraries, this conversation offers a behind-the-scenes look at life on board one...

We took a look back through the archives to revisit some unseen moments and some of the best bits from our 'On the Bridge' series. 00:00 - Intro 00:10 - Sailing onboard Black Pearl - Derek Munro 03:03 - The best thing about being a superyacht captain - Cpt Olly Lewis 04:26 - Building Occam Marine - Lee Stevenson & Giles Frankal 06:18 - Sharing Seakeepers - Gill Rodrigues 07:36 - Indu...

In this episode of On the Bridge, we speak with Divergent Yachting's Derek Munro. Derek was the Project Manager and Owner's Representative for the Oceanco masterpiece, Sail Yacht Black Pearl. He finally gets to tell all the stories from behind the scenes of the highly secretive project, how he came to be a part of it, and what is in store for the 106-metre superyacht. 00:00 - Intro 00:35...

In this episode of On the Bridge, we speak with Burgess Superyacht Charter Captain of the year 2023, Olly Lewis. We discuss what makes for a successful charter, the best and worst parts of being a superyacht captain, and the time he had to negotiate a particularly tricky scenario. 00:00 - Intro 00:27 - Journey into yachting and to becoming a captain 07:38 - The most important qualities to be a suc...

How do you build a 100% custom masterpiece from a blank sheet of paper? On this episode of On The Bridge, Alicia sit down with Captain Guy Booth and Interior Designer George Wolstenholme to pull back the curtain on M/Y Phi. One of the most talked-about superyachts in recent history. As George says, “The concept had to come before the yacht”. From years of notebook sketches and conversations to a f...

In the first of our 'Meet the Team' episodes, dsnm owners Dave and Alicia took to the hot seat to discuss their roles, biggest work achievements, and more.  They also play a quick game of 'Mr & Mrs'... What could possibly go wrong? Don't forget to subscribe for more conversations with industry leaders shaping the future of business, creativity, and innovation. Drop you...

In this episode, we spoke to former Below Deck cast member Conrad Empson, the founder and managing director of CrewPass. He tells us how the idea of CrewPass came about whilst working onboard, and how he put a plan in place to turn the idea into reality. Learn more about Conrad and CrewPass - https://www.crewpass.co.uk   / crewpass    / crewpass  #crewpass #superyacht #superyachtcrew #belowdeck #c...

In this episode, we talk to Lee Stevenson and Giles Frankal of Occam Marine. After spending years as superyacht captains, they transitioned ashore three years ago to launch their consultancy firm, leveraging their deep industry expertise. Learn more about their journey in the superyacht world and why Occam Marine is highly regarded for new builds. https://www.occammarine.com   / occammarine   Don&...

In this episode of On the Bridge, we sat down with Whitehorse Maritime Academy Director and CHIRP Superyacht Advisory Board Chair, Paul Shepherd. The Master Mariner tells us about CHIRP and its safety benefits to the superyacht industry. https://www.chirp.co.uk   / the-chirp-charitable-trust   Don't forget to subscribe for more conversations with industry leaders shaping the future of busines...

On this episode of On the Bridge, we sit down with Captain Chris Gartner on the upper deck of the iconic sailing yacht Black Pearl. Captain Chris shares his journey and unique insights, having served not just as an operational captain but also as a build captain. He discusses the incredible challenges and rewarding experiences that come with managing one of the world’s most advanced and largest sa...

On this episode of On The Bridge, Alicia heads to the Isle of Wight to explore UKSA , one of the world’s leading maritime training charities. From six-year-olds stepping onto the water for the first time to cadets training for careers on superyachts, commercial vessels and workboats, UKSA is creating real pathways into the industry, regardless of background. We speak to the Director of Development...

In this episode of On the Bridge, we sat down with Superyacht Times Editor in Chief, Francesca Webster. She tells us about her career to date and shares insights into life at one of the industry's biggest media outlets. Don't forget to subscribe for more conversations with industry leaders shaping the future of business, creativity, and innovation. Drop your questions or thoughts in the...

In this episode of On the Bridge, we speak with Cally Cooper, owner and founder of WellCrew. She tells us how she found her way into the industry and talks about the techniques and technology she uses to increase the health of superyacht crew. Find out more at - https://www.well-crew.com/ Don't forget to subscribe for more conversations with industry leaders shaping the future of business, cr...

What really happens behind the scenes of yacht crew welfare, and why are more crew reaching out for support than ever before? In this episode of On the Bridge, we’re joined by Laura Beard, Welfare of Yacht Crew Project Manager at ISWAN (International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network). Laura brings a rare combination of lived yachting experience and professional welfare expertise, having s...

In this episode of On the Bridge, we speak with Captain Chris Halligan, captain of a 90-meter superyacht.  We pick his brains to find out how he builds the best Bridge Team, how he manages the team and how he helps in their career development, and also how he's used his experience from previous positions to make him the captain he is today. Chapters : 00:00 Introduction 03:41 Superyachts 09:0...

In this episode of On The Bridge, we speak to The International Seakeepers Society Director of International Relations, Gill Rodrigues. She tells us a bit about her background, how she joined Seakeepers, their mission and some of the projects they undertake, her challenges and achievements, and how people can get involved to help. https://www.seakeepers.org/ Don't forget to subscribe for more...

In this episode, we sit down with Claire Hagen, the industry’s leading creative marketer and AI specialist, to unpack how creativity and artificial intelligence are reshaping modern marketing, branding, and business strategy. Claire shares how forward-thinking founders, marketers, and leadership teams can use AI not just for efficiency—but as a powerful creative partner. From building authentic br...

Have you ever wondered how a business goes from a spark of inspiration to reality?  On this week's episode of On The Bridge, we sit down with Edward Thomas, the Founder and Creative Director of Paragon Studio and Gym Marine Yachts & Interiors. Ed shares his incredible journey, from a deckhand to his successfully transitioning to life ashore to become a business owner. Living proof that th...

Ever wondered what it takes to go from life on the water to running one of the most trusted recruitment agencies in yachting? In this episode of On the Bridge, we sit down with Nicola and Liam from Wilsonhalligan, the dynamic duo who made the leap from working at sea to building a successful business on land. We dive into their inspiring journey, from that first “bottle of wine” conversation that...