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3 July 2026

Leading at Sea: How Shipowners Support Their Crews

In this episode we look at how operators and owners are helping to improve the well-being of seafarers and tackling the issues of a changing world and changing behaviours. Yves is joined by Jeremy Sutton, Chief Executive Officer at Swire Shipping and Nick Potter, CEO at AET.

3 July 2026

The Real Lives of Seafarers: Careers, Challenges and Support at Sea

Yves’ guests in this episode are Steve Willows, a chaplain from Stella Maris, the world’s largest ship-visiting network, and Ruth Campbell from The Mission to Seafarers, a global leader in welfare that works in 200 ports across 50 countries offering care and support to seafarers of all ranks, nationalities and beliefs.

3 July 2026

Setting Sail: Recruiting the Future Generation of Cadets

In this episode Yves looks at those embarking on their maritime careers, the cadets. How does the industry solve the shortfall of officers and how does it solve the recruitment problem? Yves is joined by Lisa Oliver, Curriculum Manager at South Shields Marine School in the northeast of England. And Johan Smith, Head of Wellness for the Sailors’ Society.

Episode 6

14 January 2026 17:20 min listen

Navigating Decarbonisation: IMO delays prompt FuelEU focus

In this episode of Alongside we focus on the delayed landmark deal to cut global shipping emissions and its impact on the maritime industry.

You will hear from North Standard's Mark Smith and Better Sea's Maximilian Schroer, discussing the implications of the delay, the rise of the EU's FuelEU Maritime regulation, and the complexities and opportunities presented by regional regulations.

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