Open Waters is made for young maritime professionals by young maritime professionals. We are here to create community and provide a platform for connectivity.
13. Tug Operations and Career Progression with Alex Merz *WARNING: Contains Job Offer*
Alex Merz (MMA '10) shares his experience from shipbroking to tug operations, imparts crucial knowledge...oh, and offers you a job!
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-Socials-
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/open.. (https://www.linkedin.com/company/open..).
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/openwaterspod/ (https://www.instagram.com/openwaterspod/)
Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/openwaterspod (https://www.twitter.com/openwaterspod)
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/openwaterspod (https://www.facebook.com/openwaterspod)
Connect with Alex: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-merz-08b55926/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-merz-08b55926/)
27 Apr 2021
12. Shipping Out and Personal Finance with 3rd Mate Gannon Breslin
USMMA alumni and current 3rd mate Gannon Breslin joins to talk shipping out and personal finance with Collin and Connor. Be sure to follow Gannon and Twitter and sign up for his newsletter for a unique perspective on stock analysis, market news/headlines, and financial education.
Newsletter: rebelmarkets.substack.com
Twitter:@gannonbreslin
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--Socials--
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/openwaterspod (https://www.linkedin.com/company/openwaterspod)
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/openwaterspod/ (https://www.instagram.com/openwaterspod/)
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31 Mar 2021
11. Suez Canal Incident, Whats Going On With Maritime Clubhouse and Exciting Podcast News
No guests on todays show, but we have a great lineup! Mark, Collin, and Connor join to give an update/overview on the Suez Canal incident plus we get insight into Mark's Clubhouse addiction and share some exciting news about the Open Waters Podcast!
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--Socials--
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/openwaterspod (https://www.linkedin.com/company/openwaterspod)
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/openwaterspod/ (https://www.instagram.com/openwaterspod/)
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16 Mar 2021
10. Leadership, Growth and Denmark with Reed Waldenmaier
IMB graduate Reed Waldenmaier speaks with Collin Sheehan and Mark Wiggins on growing from trainee to manager, graduate school, moving abroad and what the ship supply industry looks like in 2021.
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--Socials--
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/openwaterspod (https://www.linkedin.com/company/openwaterspod)
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/openwaterspod/ (https://www.instagram.com/openwaterspod/)
Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/openwaterspod (https://www.twitter.com/openwaterspod)
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/openwaterspod (https://www.facebook.com/openwaterspod)
Connect with Reed: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reed-waldenmaier-5495b8126/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/reed-waldenmaier-5495b8126/)
2 Mar 2021
09. Engineer Eren Gulsen Speaks on His Experience and the Value of Mass Maritime
Facilities engineer and good friend joins host Matt McKeen to discuss his extensive experience since graduating Massachusetts Maritime Academy and the value of "Learn Do Learn".
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--Socials--
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/openwaterspod (https://www.linkedin.com/company/openwaterspod)
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/openwaterspod/ (https://www.instagram.com/openwaterspod/)
Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/openwaterspod (https://www.twitter.com/openwaterspod)
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/openwaterspod (https://www.facebook.com/openwaterspod)
Connect with Eren: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eren-gulsen-242313b8/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/eren-gulsen-242313b8/)
16 Feb 2021
08. Discussing Maritime in South Africa with Lindani Ntshangase
Lecturer and friend Lindani Ntshangase joins us to discus teaching in South Africa, his time at Shanghai Maritime University, and how South African students start learning about the maritime industry from a relatively young age.
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--Socials--
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/openwaterspod (https://www.linkedin.com/company/openwaterspod)
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/openwaterspod/ (https://www.instagram.com/openwaterspod/)
Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/openwaterspod (https://www.twitter.com/openwaterspod)
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/openwaterspod (https://www.facebook.com/openwaterspod)
Connect with Lindani: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindani-ntshangase-00777b5b/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindani-ntshangase-00777b5b/)
2 Feb 2021
07. Talking Port Automation and Terminal Operations with Ben Groth
Long Beach Container Terminal Operations Manager and Mass Maritime grad Ben Groth joins us to discuss how he got where he is today, port automation, and the current situation in LA/LB.
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--Socials--
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/openwaterspod (https://www.linkedin.com/company/openwaterspod)
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/openwaterspod/ (https://www.instagram.com/openwaterspod/)
Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/openwaterspod (https://www.twitter.com/openwaterspod)
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/openwaterspod (https://www.facebook.com/openwaterspod)
Connect with Ben: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminbhgroth/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminbhgroth/)
19 Jan 2021
06. Work From Home, How We Stay Up to Date on Industry News, and Continuing Education
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Links to topics discussed in description below!
Institute of Chartered Ship Brokers - https://www.ics.org.uk/ (https://www.ics.org.uk/)
US Customs Broker License - shorturl.at/crLRY
--Maritime News --
Splash247 - https://splash247.com/ (https://splash247.com/)
Trade Winds - https://www.tradewindsnews.com/ (https://www.tradewindsnews.com/)
Freight Waves - https://www.freightwaves.com/ (https://www.freightwaves.com/)
Gcaptain - https://gcaptain.com/ (https://gcaptain.com/)
--Socials--
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/openwaterspod (https://www.linkedin.com/company/openwaterspod)
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12 Jan 2021
05. International Man of Mystery (& Dry Bulk Operations): Bruno DeMiranda
Mass Maritime IMBU graduate Bruno DeMiranda joins hosts Matt McKeen and Brendan Guilderson to discuss dry bulk operations and life abroad.
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Contact or learn more about Bruno: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bruno-de-miranda-a4369413b/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/bruno-de-miranda-a4369413b/)
29 Dec 2020
04. Brooke Miles Joins to Discuss Life in the Cruise Line Industry as an Environmental Officer
Brooke provides great insights to both Mark and Connor into life on-board a cruise ship and working during the Covid-19 pandemic. She is a great example of a recent graduate from a traditionally shore-side program moving towards a career at sea.
For more information on Brooke visit her linkedin page -https://www.linkedin.com/in/brooke-miles338cms/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/brooke-miles338cms/)
22 Dec 2020
03. Talking Entrepreneurship with Jack Moran from Ecological Improvements
In this episode we catch up with an old classmate of ours, Jack Moran, to see what he is up to down in Miami with Ecological Improvements.
For more information on Jack or his company please follow the links below;
https://instagram.com/ecologicalimprovements?igshid=5hysvu733trk (https://instagram.com/ecologicalimprovements?igshid=5hysvu733trk)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-moran-61a03a186/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-moran-61a03a186/)
15 Dec 2020
02. Our First Guest Speaker Kaitlin Hall from TAMUG
Episode two of Open Waters features our first of many guest speakers, Kaitlin Hall. Kaitlin is very passionate about the maritime industry and was a no brainer for the crew to invite her to be our guest.
Kaitlin's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaitlin-hall-429b37122/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaitlin-hall-429b37122/)
Maritime Business Associates Instagram - https://instagram.com/tamu_mba?igshid=1ejo4d9kdxvk0 (https://instagram.com/tamu_mba?igshid=1ejo4d9kdxvk0)
8 Dec 2020
01. Intro to Open Waters and ONE Apus Discussion
In this episode we discuss future plans for the podcast, introductions to the hosts, and a brief overview of the ONE Apus incident.
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