On The Bridge
On The Bridge is a maritime industry podcast by leading Superyacht navigation management company, DSNM Ltd.
Hosted by the COO of DSNM Ltd, Alicia Store, each episode focuses on bringing you real conversations with people who live and work within the Superyacht world, lifting the lid on this unique industry.
Join us as we chat candidly with Superyacht Captains, Officers, training experts, business leaders, former crew turned entrepreneurs.
On The Bridge explores real stories, professional insights and lessons shaping todays Superyacht world.
Episodes
21 episodes
On The Bridge with Captain Chris Halligan on M/Y Here Comes The Sun
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 stunni...
On The Bridge with Master Mariner Captain George Mills
"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 m...
On the Bridge with Chief Officer Jason Walker
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 e...
On the Bridge - Best and Unseen Bits
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 - Intro00:10 - Sailing onboard Black Pearl - Derek Munro03:03 - The best thing about being a...
On the Bridge with S/Y Black Pearl Project Manager Derek Munro
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 ...
On the Bridge with Superyacht Captain Olly Lewis
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...
On The Bridge with Superyacht Phi
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 m...
On the Bridge with Mr & Mrs Store
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 wron...
On the Bridge with Conrad Empson
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 int...
On the Bridge with Occam Marine
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.
On the Bridge with Paul Shepherd
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.
On The Bridge with Captain Chris Gartner on S/Y Black Pearl
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 bu...
On the Bridge with Chris Frisby, Lauren Saltonstall and Amy Sweeting of UKSA
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 ...
On the Bridge with Francesca Webster
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 su...
On the Bridge with WellCrew Owner Cally Cooper
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.<...
On The Bridge with Laura Beard, ISWAN
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...
On the Bridge with Superyacht Captain Chris Halligan
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 de...
On the Bridge - Gill Rodrigues
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 pro...
On the Bridge with Claire Hagen Creative Marketer, Digital and AI Strategist.
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 shar...
On the Bridge with Ed Thomas Founder and Creative Director of Paragon Studio
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 &...
On the Bridge with Wilsonhalligan
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 ma...