The Connect Podcast

The Connect Episode 13

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 09:58:28 GMT

After a long break, we are pleased to present this episode, in which we speak with Risa Setyaningsish from Indonesia. The young Maritime Engineer and now World Maritime University Master of Science in Maritime Affairs graduate tells us about her impressive academic journey, her beautiful and remarkable country, and her future plans. Please enjoy this episode and share.

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The Connect Episode 12

Fri, 01 Dec 2023 05:37:49 GMT

After a short break, the Connect podcast is back. In this episode, recorded in early October 2023, we speak to Bintou and Adama from the Gambia. The ladies tell us about their beautiful country and their jobs at the Gambia Port Authority. They also tell us why the Gambian jollof rice is the best. Enjoy the episode.

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The Connect episode 11

Tue, 03 Oct 2023 14:09:07 GMT

In this episode we chat to two colleagues from the southern African country called Mozambique.

Yara Tembe and Elcidio Agostinho both work for the Mozambique Maritime administration. Yara tells us about her passion for coastal communities and Elcidio who is also a member of ”The Connect Podcast” team talks about his love for international relations. We had a lot of fun recording this episode. Enjoy and please share widely and like.

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The Connect Episode 10

Mon, 02 Oct 2023 14:01:37 GMT

In this episode we are joined by Mahmud Suleymanli. Mahmud is from Azerbaijan, Mahmud talks to us about his amazing country (find out why it is called the ”land of fire”). He also talks about his very impressive academic journey and his love for the maritime industry. We hope you will enjoy this episode. Please share and like the podcast on the platform you are using.

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The Connect Episode 9

Mon, 18 Sep 2023 12:18:29 GMT

On this episode we chat to two senior mariners from India. Captain Pankaj Kumar and Commandant Rahul Lodhi spoke to us about their beautiful country, their journey in the maritime industry and their hopes and wishes for the industry. We hope you will enjoy this episode like we enjoyed the chatting to these gentlemen.

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The Connect episode eight

Mon, 28 Aug 2023 16:37:00 GMT

In this inspirational episode of The Connect Podcast, we chat to the newly minted Doctor of Philosophy in Maritime Affairs, Dr Deniece Aiken. Dr Aiken, a maritime expert from the mighty Jamaica shares her inspirational journey from a Catholic school in Jamaica to international academic institutions. Please enjoy listening to this episode as much as we enjoyed the company of our Dr Deniece Aiken.

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The Connect episode seven

Fri, 18 Aug 2023 16:15:33 GMT

In this fun and engaging episode, we chat with two ladies from Georgia. Teona Khabeishvili and Maraimi Kakabadze are employed by the Georgian Maritime Authority. They are currently studying towards their MSc in Maritime Affairs at the World Maritime University in Malmo, Sweden. They give us a frank account of their experiences in the maritime industry. We hope you will enjoy this episode.

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The Connect Episode 6

Wed, 09 Aug 2023 19:04:06 GMT

In this episode of The Connect, we had a chat with an army officer from Malawi. Gift Kamwendo is currently serving in the Malawi army and is studying towards his Master of Science degree in Maritime Affairs at the World Maritime University. He explains how Malawi, a landlocked country is a successful Maritime nation.We hope you enjoy the episode.

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The Connect Episode 5

Mon, 24 Jul 2023 16:23:50 GMT

In this episode we had engaging chat with Naval Officer, Daniela Andrade Tamayo from Ecuador. She tells us about her beautiful country, her job in the Coast Guard. She also talks about her studies at the World Maritime University.

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The Connect Episode 4

Thu, 20 Jul 2023 22:30:15 GMT

In this inspiring episode, we sat down with colleagues from The Philippines. The Filipino community at the World Maritime University (WMU) is a diverse one with professionals from the National Coast Guard and the Maritime Administration. We spoke about their special connection with the World Maritime University, their wonderful country and in particular its rich maritime culture. Please enjoy this episode and remember to like and follow The Connect.

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The Connect Episode 3

Sat, 24 Jun 2023 22:42:01 GMT

In this special episode of The Connect we are paying tribute to our seafarers in celebration of the International Day of the Seafarer. We are joined by Professor Khanssa Lagdami from the World Maritime University. She is an expert in Maritime Labour Law and Policy with a special focus on issues affecting seafarers. She spoke about her work in this field and highlighted the challenges faced by seafarers. Professor Lagdami is in the forefront of ground breaking research on the future of work for seafarers.

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The Connect Episode 2

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 11:23:36 GMT

In this episode of The Connect we sit down with the President of the World Maritime University(WMU), Dr Cleopatra Doumbia-Henry. She speaks about her time at the International Maritime Organisation and at the World Maritime University. She takes us through her journey in the maritime industry and the possibility of having a woman Secretary General of the International Maritime Organization. She also shares her message for seafarers and the WMU community.

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The Connect Episode 1

Tue, 16 May 2023 21:55:43 GMT

Welcome to the first ever episode of our podcast, The Connect. In this episode we chat to our colleagues from Namibia, Philemon and Joseph. They are both Maritime professionals, currently completing their Master of Science degrees at the World Maritime University in Malmo, Sweden. They share their journey so far in Sweden and in the Maritime Industry. We really hope you enjoy this episode.

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