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265 Ina Reksten, CEO Manta Marine Technologies show art 265 Ina Reksten, CEO Manta Marine Technologies

Shipping Podcast - this is where we talk about the coolest industry on the planet and help raise the maritime industry's profile.

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 it.  Lena 

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264 Maria Bos, CEO Plug show art 264 Maria Bos, CEO Plug

Shipping Podcast - this is where we talk about the coolest industry on the planet and help raise the maritime industry's profile.

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 power installations. Maria has extensive experience in innovation, digitalisation, and strategy across the financial and renewable energy sectors. Plug is an Eviny-owned shore power company. ...

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263 Danielle Southcott, Founder & CEO, Veer Group show art 263 Danielle Southcott, Founder & CEO, Veer Group

Shipping Podcast - this is where we talk about the coolest industry on the planet and help raise the maritime industry's profile.

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 passionate about this project. The biggest hurdle has been establishing credibility and cutting through the greenwashing she thinks is happening. What is your view of what Danielle and I are...

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262 Shipping Podcast Ten Years Anniversary show art 262 Shipping Podcast Ten Years Anniversary

Shipping Podcast - this is where we talk about the coolest industry on the planet and help raise the maritime industry's profile.

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 maritime industry by starting the first podcast focusing on shipping, ten years ago.  And there is a little announcement as well, the Shipping Podcast has been awarded the "Best Maritime...

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261 Elizabeth Marami, Marine Pilot Unlimited Master Mariner, Kenya Port Authority show art 261 Elizabeth Marami, Marine Pilot Unlimited Master Mariner, Kenya Port Authority

Shipping Podcast - this is where we talk about the coolest industry on the planet and help raise the maritime industry's profile.

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 ship. She doesn't stop there; she has more ambition, wanting to make a change, and by simply being herself, she is changing how the world views women in the maritime industry.  This is an...

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260 Captain Kate McCue show art 260 Captain Kate McCue

Shipping Podcast - this is where we talk about the coolest industry on the planet and help raise the maritime industry's profile.

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 Four Seasons Yacht I, the first ultra-luxury vessel from the iconic hotel brand. Slated for a 2026 debut, this yacht promises a new kind of sea travel—intimate, personalised, and curated...

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259 Christian Ioannou, CEO MCTC Marine Ltd show art 259 Christian Ioannou, CEO MCTC Marine Ltd

Shipping Podcast - this is where we talk about the coolest industry on the planet and help raise the maritime industry's profile.

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 ., joins us to talk about the crucial role of the ship’s chef and how proper nutrition and culinary variety can boost morale, enhance well-being, and bring people together—regardless of cultural differences....

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258 Women in Maritime Day 2025 show art 258 Women in Maritime Day 2025

Shipping Podcast - this is where we talk about the coolest industry on the planet and help raise the maritime industry's profile.

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 on the theme An Ocean of Opportunities for Women.  Of course, the highlight of the day will be the , which this year goes to maritime entrepreneur Karin Orsel, co-founder and CEO of the MF Shipping Group.  Join me in...

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257 Maria Yiassa, Co-Founder Seaorama show art 257 Maria Yiassa, Co-Founder Seaorama

Shipping Podcast - this is where we talk about the coolest industry on the planet and help raise the maritime industry's profile.

Maritime as a gaming concept Maria Yiassa is the Co-Founder of , 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 and hear the story of a startup in the new digital age. Remember to support this initiative! It's one of a kind, and remember where you heard about it. Thank you for listening! ...

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256 Camilla Wadstrup Westergaard, Vessel Assurance Surveyor show art 256 Camilla Wadstrup Westergaard, Vessel Assurance Surveyor

Shipping Podcast - this is where we talk about the coolest industry on the planet and help raise the maritime industry's profile.

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 the young people who dares to speak up. Our conversation involves a few answers to our challenges, and maybe we can spark you to develop a few more. Please give us a shoutout on social...

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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 maritime industry by starting the first podcast focusing on shipping, ten years ago. 

And there is a little announcement as well, the Shipping Podcast has been awarded the "Best Maritime Storytelling Specialist 2025 (Europe)" by the Logistics Warehouse and Supply Chain Awards! How about that? 

Thank you for listening! I am eager to get your feedback. Please email me at hello@shippingpodcast.com #everyconversationmatters