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The industry is in the headlines again, are we prepared to tell the good story? Finally, I got to talk to someone who could answer my questions! And he has an idea of how we could make the maritime industry more visible.  Dustin Eno is an International Crisis Communications Leader and knows how to communicate and tell a story! Listen to our conversation and send me your thoughts. Email to hello@sh...

Back in business! The Shipping Podcast is back from the hiatus, and in this solo episode, I explain my absence. How did you celebrate the International Women in Maritime Day 2026?  I share my view on why we need to accelerate the change we are in the middle of and learn from past mistakes to achieve what we want. Thank you for listening. Please send me your feedback hello@shippingpodcast.com I lov...

265 Shipping Podcast - Can the shipping industry make the world a better place? Listen to Ina Reksten, CEO Manta Marine Technologies, and learn more about how technology is advancing the maritime industry to become a sollution for the future of our planet. We talk about leadership and bold decision-making, enabling further development of our industry. Thank you for listening. If you like it, share...

Plugged In: How Shore Power Is Cleaning Up Our Ports In this episode, we dig into shore power—the system that lets docked ships plug into port power rather than burning fuel on board. This simple switch reduces fuel use, drastically cuts air pollution, and helps port cities enforce anti-idling laws.  Listen to Maria Bos, CEO of Plug, a professional operator focusing on stable, easy-to-use shore po...

Are we walking the talk of clean shipping? In this episode you will listen to Danielle Southcott, Founder & CEO of the Veer Group, a multi-award-winning clean shipping startup. With the help of startup angel investors, the Veer Group is ready to build the worlds' first container vessel with no combustion at all. It's all Wind, hydrogen fuel cells, and an electric engine.  Danielle is very passiona...

It's been ten years!  Ten years of learning, finding new friends, and building something new and exciting! In this episode, Lena walks down memory lane and gives a little bit of behind-the-scenes content. It was hard to decide what to share, what my listeners are interested in hearing, and what I haven't shared previously. I dive into what I have learned, and what I might have contributed to the m...

Turning the tide  "Rejection is just another wave to ride." These words by Elizabeth Marami echo far beyond the deck of a ship—they speak to every woman daring to defy the odds. Listen to Liz Marami; she is a trailblazer in every sense of the word. She was the first female pilot in the Port of Mombasa, the first woman onboard many ships, and the first person of colour on the bridge of a cruise shi...

Captain Kate McCue Sets a New Course Why did Captain Kate McCue—trailblazing mariner and the face of modern cruising—leave her high-profile role at Celebrity Cruises? And what's bringing her to the shipyards of Italy, where she's helping shape one of the most ambitious luxury yachting projects in the world? In this episode, we explore McCue's bold transition from mega cruise ships to the helm of F...

How food is contributing to the welfare onboard a ship In this episode, we explore the powerful connection between food and crew welfare onboard ships. Gone are the days when meals were the central social event of the day—today, many seafarers spend more time alone in their cabins. But despite this shift, the importance of a good meal has not diminished. Christian Ioannou, CEO of MCTC Marine Ltd ....

Happy International Day for Women in Maritime 2025!  Lena is at the IMO to celebrate the International Day for Women in Maritime and attend the IMO Gender Equality Award Ceremony.  The International Day for Women in Maritime has been celebrated globally on May 18th every year since 2019.  This year, the International Maritime Organisation is conducting a Symposium on the theme An Ocean of Opportun...

Maritime as a gaming concept Maria Yiassa is the Co-Founder of SeaOrama , a strategic game where you can experience the challenges of running a successful shipping company. This is the way to raise the profile of the maritime industry! Get the gamers and their parents interested, and there is a way to influence young people to choose a career within the maritime sector. Brilliant!  Listen to Maria...

Are we following the times? Leadership and situational awareness are not part of maritime education. If we want to achieve our goals to become sustainable, then we need the right people.  So many things have to change for us to become seriously competitive with other industries. We need to target very young children so that we can become part of their dreams.  Listen to Camilla Westergaard, one of...

Spreading the word about the maritime industry in Germany Hearing someone say you have inspired them to do something is the best feeling in the world! After listening to the Shipping Podcast, Britta Müller started the Brittas Hafen Podcast in 2021. Now, we get to "compare notes" about what it is like to be a podcaster in the maritime sphere.  Listen to Brittas and I's conversation to gain insight...

Words are powerful Have you ever been the subject of a dissertation? The first 63 episodes of the Shipping Podcast laid the groundwork for an extensive research project, and now is the time to unveil the results. It's been eight years since Therese Canning contacted me to discuss her study. She mentioned using the interviews from this platform to explore what individuals in the maritime industry w...

Who leaves the maritime industry?  Meet Emma Mark, Executive Coach at EJB Coaching . She left the maritime industry for a while but has returned to contribute with her experience and knowledge. We discuss our similar experiences as women in the maritime industry and share the good and the bad. What is the current role model when entering the industry? Has it changed, or do we need to take action t...

Homecoming 250, the celebration of the US Navy and US Marine Corps' 250th anniversaries   Mark your calendar for October 9 -16, 2025, to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps in their birthplace - Philadelphia and the Delaware River - as a grand opening event of the Semiquincentennial of the United States.  In episode 252, George S Leone, the President and Chair of...

The disappearing act is over! I am back! Happy New Year, and best wishes for a prosperous 2025!  What are the pros and cons of continuing the Shipping Podcast?  How can I be the voice for change and progress in the maritime industry if I don't change myself? Am I able to live up to my demands on the maritime industry?  Please send me feedback on this episode; it will make my day!  hello@shippingpo...

Shall I stay or should I go?  I am working my way through big decisions. Should I continue podcasting when I reach the tenth-anniversary next summer, or should I stop? How do I take the Shipping Podcast to the next level if I continue? There are so many things to consider moving forward.  I am strategising, so I haven't had time to make new interviews. I am talking about why this is happening now....

Navigating the Future of Maritime Sustainability In this special episode, we are honoured to welcome Arsenio Domínguez, the Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO). Recorded during the 82nd Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) session in London, this conversation offers a rare glimpse into the mind of a visionary leader who is spearheading global efforts to pro...

London calling!  In this episode, I take you on a journey to London. It's like a diary of my visit from September 30 to October 2nd.  I went to https://www.nykeurope.com/ to https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-gb/locations/london and to https://www.imo.org/   I hope you enjoy my little adventure.  Thanks for listening! #everyconversationmatters 

What have I learned from my mistakes? What mistakes have you made, and what have you learned? In episode 247, I share my mistakes as a podcasting host and producer, inviting you to join me in this shared learning experience. If you want to email me, please do so at  hello@shippingpodcast.com   Thank you for listening! #everyconversationmatters 

On a maritime mission in Ukraine Meet Erik Froste, CEO of Swedish Roadferries , assigned by the European Union Advisory Mission for Civilian Security Sector Reform Ukraine (EUAM Ukraine), to go to Odesa and find out when Ukraine can fulfil the crucial maritime requirements of becoming a member of the European Union.  Erik was on this mission for six months earlier this year, and you must listen to...

https://shippingpodcast.com/245-alison-cusack-principal-lawyer-cusack-co-pty-ltd/The Australian General Average Nerd   Alison Cusack, Principal Lawyer at Cusack & Co Pty Ltd in Melbourne, is an expert on General Average. If you have never understood the principles of the General Average, this episode is for you! In addition, there is no aspect of the maritime industry we don't touch upon in our co...

Mayday! Who is answering your emergency call? In episode 244, we meet Lina Buurstra, a SAR Mission Coordinator at the Joint Rescue Co-ordination Centre. She answers your call when you are in distress, and she knows how to make things right again.  Lina has a background as a Master Mariner before becoming a rescue leader.  We hear about what incidents stuck with Lina, and she also tells the behind-...

On a maritime mission in Ukraine  Meet Erik Froste, CEO of Swedish Roadferries , assigned by the European Union Advisory Mission for Civilian Security Sector Reform Ukraine (EUAM Ukraine), to go to Odesa and urgently assess when Ukraine can fulfil the crucial maritime requirements of becoming a member of the European Union.  Erik was on this mission for six months earlier this year, and you must l...