How much do we really know about the industry that keeps us connected? In this series, we hear from the people who keep the maritime world moving — at sea and ashore — shining a light on an industry many rely on but few truly understand. With decades of senior shipping experience, Alistair Eagles brings industry insight, while journalist Nigel Thompson brings curiosity and storytelling shaped by a lifetime spent close to the coast. From ferries and ports to life at sea, expect surprising stories and a fresh look at a fast-changing sector. 🌍 Follow on Facebook, Youtube, Instagram & LinkedIn.
Full Ahead - the podcast about ships and shipping
Claim This Podcastby Nigel Thompson and Alistair Eagles
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How much do we really know about the industry that keeps us connected? In this series, we hear from the people who keep the maritime world moving — at sea and ashore — shining a light on an industry many rely on but few truly understand. With decades of senior shipping experience, Alistair Eagles brings industry insight, while journalist Nigel Thompson brings curiosity and storytelling shaped by a lifetime spent close to the coast. From ferries and ports to life at sea, expect surprising stories and a fresh look at a fast-changing sector. 🌍 Follow on Facebook, Youtube, Instagram & LinkedIn.
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Recent Episodes
June 18, 2026
Hey Tugboat, the Bristol Channel's First Female Tug Captain | Full Ahead Podcast
<p>Rhiannon Pritchard made history as the Bristol Channel's first female tug captain — and she's helping shine a spotlight on one of the maritime industry's most important yet often overlooked roles.</p><p>Through her hugely popular <strong>Hey Tugboat </strong>social media channels, Rhiannon has attracted thousands of followers by sharing life at the helm of a Svitzer tug. She offers a skipper's-eye view of ship handling and the vessels that keep maritime traffic moving safely and efficiently.</p><p>In this episode of The Full Ahead Podcast, Rhiannon discusses her career journey so far, her life as a tug captain, the realities of working on the water, and how social media is helping introduce a whole new audience to the world of maritime operations.</p><p>If you're fascinated by ships, ports and the people who keep global trade moving, this is an episode not to miss!</p><p>Follow <strong>Hey Tugboat</strong> on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok.</p><p>The Full Ahead Podcast is proudly sponsored by Stena Line, the Irish Sea's leading ferry company.</p><p><br></p>
June 12, 2026
Seawork Southampton 2026: Inside Europe’s Biggest Commercial Marine Show
<p>“We haven’t built the perfect boat.”</p><p>That’s the verdict from Alan Goodchild of Goodchild Marine,speaking to Full Ahead at Seawork.</p><p>Billed as Europe’s largest on-water commercial marine andworkboat exhibition, Seawork brings together hundreds of organisations from across the maritime sector. </p><p>From unmanned vessels and cutting-edge safety technology to maritime charities and scientific organisations such as theBritish Antarctic Survey, there was plenty to explore.</p><p>During our visit, we stepped aboard a brand-new pilot boat,took a tour of a powerful harbour tug, and heard about the University of Southampton’s ambitions to strengthen collaboration between industry andacademia.</p><p>As this special episode reveals, innovation, skills andsustainability are shaping the future of the maritime industry.</p><p><strong>The Full Ahead Podcast: Proudly sponsored by Stena Line, the Irish Sea’s leading ferry company.</strong></p><p></p>
June 5, 2026
On the Bridge: Chief Officer Harvey Finney, CalMac | Season 2
<p>We hope you enjoyed our trip aboard CalMac's newest ferry in the first epsiode of the second series!</p><p>The MV Isle of Islay, An t-Eilean Ìle in Gaelic serves Islay and was launched in 2024, the first of two ferries being built in Turkey to service the route.</p><p>Chief Officer Harvey Finney was among the team who brought the ship home to Scotland during what was to prove an eventful journey!</p><p>In this bonus interview with Alistair which we recorded on the ship's bridge during a crossing to Islay, he explains about the emergency that helped the crew put the ferry through its' paces, what it is like to take on a 'new build' and his ambitions, one year after we first interviewed him for the Full Ahead Podcast.</p><p><strong>The podcast is proudly sponsored by Stena Line, the Irish Sea’s leading ferry company.</strong></p>
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