
The Maritime Education Podcast
Captain Barry Sadler discusses maritime topics including recent changes to maritime practices, shipping incidents, new legislation, real life lessons from his ongoing pilotage career, hot MCA examination topics and maritime issues in general. With 40 years experience in the professional maritime field, Barry's take on various nautical and shipping matters is in depth and accurate with insightful views on all affairs maritime. If you work, watch or enjoy the sea his podcast will inform and entertain you.
Podcasting since 2024 • 24 episodes
The Maritime Education Podcast
Latest Episodes
Containership Fires - The Heat is ON.
Containership fires pose significant dangers due to the complex nature of cargo stowage, the vast quantities of goods onboard, and the difficulty of accessing and extinguishing fires deep within container stacks. These fires often involve hazar...
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Season 2024
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Episode 24
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37:04

Tunnel Talk - The Mighty(ish) Bow Thruster
A bow thruster is a transversal propulsion device installed in the forward (bow) section of a ship, allowing it to move laterally (sideways) without forward motion. It is especially valuable for low-speed manoeuvres such as berthing, unberthing...
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Season 2024
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Episode 23
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28:00

The Pilot as the Masters Aide - Beyond MPX
When a pilot steps on board, two experts meet—each with a distinct role and vital knowledge. But how well that knowledge is shared can mean the difference between a smooth berthing and a costly incident. Whether you're a seasoned master mariner...
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Season 2024
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Episode 22
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29:34

Is this the IMO's GHG Silver Bullet?
The global shipping industry is responsible for transporting over 80% of world trade by volume, but it also contributes significantly to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. In response to environmental concerns, the International Maritime Organizat...
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Season 2024
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Episode 21
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31:05

Transverse Thrust - Friend or Foe...?
A ship’s propeller is a marvel of marine engineering — a seemingly simple rotating device that plays a vital role in moving massive vessels across oceans. At its core, a ship's propeller converts rotational power from the ship’s engine into thr...
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Season 2024
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Episode 20
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25:33
