Off course: a sideways look at life at sea

Off Course (S4 E3) Captain Phil Day, master mariner and director of operations, Northern Lighthouse Board

🛟 Off Course: a sideways look at life at sea  🎙️During this season of Off Course, we will be interviewing some incredible seafarers who have a real focus on the environment and sustainability. In this episode, our host Helen Kelly speaks to Captain Phil Day . A master mariner with 20 years’ seagoing experience, he has a HND in nautical science and, in 2025, was awarded the UK Merchant Navy Medal. Captain Day is currently Director of Operations for the Northern Lighthouse Board, responsible for all aspects of marine and engineering operations. In this episode of Off Course, we hear about his incredible career in the maritime industry – which began in the Royal Fleet Auxiliary, offering professional guidance to aspiring mariners – as well as his thoughts on the industry's transition to new fuels.  Below is a link to a recent interview Captain Day did with Nautilus. https://www.nautilusint.org/en/news-insight/telegraph/from-dirty-british-coaster-to-maritime-medal-nautilus-member-phil-days-journey-at-sea/ [https://www.nautilusint.org/en/news-insight/telegraph/from-dirty-british-coaster-to-maritime-medal-nautilus-member-phil-days-journey-at-sea/] Don’t forget to hit that subscribe button and notification bell to stay up to date with all things Nautilus!  For the latest Off Course updates, follow Nautilus International on social channels everywhere, @nautilusint Nautilus International is an independent, influential, global trade union and professional organisation that works with members, the maritime community, national governments and international agencies to create change and promote the sector, improving the lives of maritime professionals. We represent 18,000 maritime professionals, including ship masters (captains), officers, officer trainees (cadets) and shipping industry personnel, such as ship pilots, inland navigation workers, vessel traffic services operators, harbourmasters, seafarers in the oil and gas industry, and shore-based staff. 👉 JOIN NAUTILUS INTERNATIONAL For help and assistance at sea and ashore. www.nautilusint.org/en/join/join-online/ [http://www.nautilusint.org/en/join/join-online/] Soundbites  (00:00) Intro to Season Four  (01:38) Introducing Captain Phil Day   (02:38) Captain Phil Day ’s cadetship with the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (07:07) The Northern Lighthouse Board and what it does  (11:00) Captain Phil Day ’s family history within the maritime industry  (12:58) Changes to the maritime industry   (18:20) Off Course recap  (18:55) Captain Phil Day ’s earlier career working on shuttle tankers  (22:02) The maritime transition to new fuels and transferring skills  (27:25) Captain Phil Day  being awarded the Merchant Navy Medal (29:45) Advice for future seafarers  (32:00) Outro

Off course (S4 E2) Amilia Busby and her career as a third engineer officer

🎙️ Off course: a sideways look at life at sea 🚢 During this season of Off course, we will be interviewing seafarers with a real focus on the environment and sustainability.  In today’s episode, we hear from Amilia Busby. She is a Careers at Sea ambassador and a Nautilus Bevis Minter Award recipient. We speak to Amilia about her journey to working at sea; how marine engineers are on the front line of environmental innovations onboard ships; and her recommendations for young seafarers wanting to break into the maritime industry. Don’t forget to hit that subscribe button and notification bell to stay up to date with all things Nautilus!  To stay up to date with the latest Off course updates, you can follow Nautilus International on social channels everywhere, @nautilusint Nautilus International is an independent, influential, global trade union and professional organisation that works with members, the maritime community, national governments and international agencies to create change and promote the sector, improving the lives of maritime professionals. We represent 18,000 maritime professionals including ship masters (captains), officers, officer trainees (cadets) and shipping industry personnel such as ship pilots, inland navigation workers, vessel traffic services operators, harbourmasters, seafarers in the oil and gas industry, and shore-based staff. 👉 JOIN NAUTILUS INTERNATIONAL For help and assistance at sea and ashore. www.nautilusint.org/en/join/join-online/ [http://www.nautilusint.org/en/join/join-online/] Soundbites  (00:00) Intro to season four  (01:50) Introducing Amilia Busby (02:50) Amilia’s job role (7:05) Breaking into the maritime industry  (10:31) Rugby and balancing her time (13:55) Aspirations for the future and networking  (17:13) New fuels and training  (22:05) Off course Recap  (22:37) Dredging and its environmental impact  (24:19) Advice for seafarers  (28:23) Outro

Off course (S4 E1) The Ocean Cleanup

Meet Laurent Lebreton, head of research at The Ocean Cleanup.  🚢 Off course: a sideways look at life at sea,  🎙️During this season of Off course, we will be interviewing some incredible seafarers who have a real focus on the environment and sustainability.The Ocean Cleanup is a non-profit organisation based in the Netherlands. It has one simple mission:to rid the world' s oceans of plastic. In this episode, host Helen Kelly speaks to Laurent Lebreton, head of research at The Ocean Cleanup. They discuss the organisation's mission, what kind of technology is used to intercept the plastic that ends up in our oceans, and the challenges posed by the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.  Stay tuned as we hear about Laurent's background, his dedication to sustainability, and the critical role collective action plays in improving the oceans’ health. Don’t forget to hit that subscribe button and notification bell to stay up to date with all things Nautilus!  To stay up to date with the latest Off course updates you can follow Nautilus International on social channels everywhere, @nautilusint To learn more about The Ocean Cleanup and how you can aid its mission, go to theoceancleanup.com [https://theoceancleanup.com/] Nautilus International is an independent, influential, global trade union and professional organisation that works with members, the maritime community, national governments and international agencies to create change and promote the sector, improving the lives of maritime professionals. We represent 20,000 maritime professionals including ship masters (captains), officers, officer trainees (cadets) and shipping industry personnel such as ship pilots, inland navigation workers, vessel traffic services operators, harbourmasters, seafarers in the oil and gas industry, and shore-based staff. 👉 JOIN NAUTILUS INTERNATIONAL For help and assistance at sea and ashore. www.nautilusint.org/en/join/join-online/ [http://www.nautilusint.org/en/join/join-online/] Soundbites  (00:00) Intro to season four  (01:31) Introduction to The Ocean Cleanup (03:19) Understanding the Great Pacific Garbage Patch (04:52) Laurent's background and journey in sustainability (08:43) Data and plastic collection   (15:02) Episode recap  (15:19) Plastic collection and mitigation of  harm to marine life  (21:00) Funding/cost, partnerships and mitigating plastic pollution  (32:29) What can the maritime industry do to help?  (37:52) Vision for the future  (38:18) Outro

Off course (S3 E6): Joe Furness

*This episode was recorded in summer 2024 but is being released in 2025 due to unforeseen circumstance. Information was correct at time of recording At just 28, Chief Officer Joe Furness (@JoeTheSailor) has turned his maritime journey into a social media phenomenon, captivating millions on TikTok and Instagram. It all began with a Hollywood film that sparked his interest in the seafaring world. Now, Joe educates and entertains his global audience with engaging content about life on ultra-large container ships and LNG tankers. In this Nautilus Pod episode, "Off Course: a sideways look at life at sea," Helen Kelly delves into Joe’s incredible story, exploring his adventures, challenges, and tips for aspiring mariners. Tune in to learn how Joe balances technical expertise with accessible content that resonates with millions worldwide. 🔔 Subscribe to Joe’s journey: @JoeTheSailor [https://www.tiktok.com/@joethesailor?lang=en] on TikTok and Instagram 🔗 Subscribe to the Nautilus Pod – Offcourse on your favourite platforms Download the 2022 Nautilus Maritime Barometer report https://www.nautilusint.org/en/news-i... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbTNfbGdwVHJzbk1Xdl9TTWg5NHQxMHVLMWhpQXxBQ3Jtc0ttbjlXWkJEN0hjemJNVkczR0JXOVJPUnU3M21hSzlnZnc0Tjk5T3pQNy0zNjV4MHRpeWRjZjI5bnlCNTBkNXJlRUNTTWxPeFZlSXd4bW1qdjlkS3NxZmZpX2tmeFFTWkZMNGZyckI3NnRRV3JLUURjcw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nautilusint.org%2Fen%2Fnews-insight%2Fresources%2Fnautilus-reports%2Fthe-maritime-barometer-2nd-edition-2022%2F&v=YpFasAHkCII] 👉 JOIN NAUTILUS INTERNATIONAL For help and assistance at sea and ashore. www.nautilusint.org/en/join/join-online/ [www.nautilusint.org/en/join/join-online/]

Off course (S3 E5): Liberty Nogueira

In this episode we talk with Liberty Nogueira, better known as Travel with Liberty on social media. With more than 80K+ combined followers across TikTok and Instagram, Liberty is best known for documenting her travels and adventures while working as a superyacht bosun. Follow Liberty Nogueira: TikTok: @travelwithliberty [https://www.tiktok.com/@travelwithliberty] Instagram: @travel_with_liberty [https://www.instagram.com/travel_with_liberty/?hl=en#] 🔹 JOIN NAUTILUS INTERNATIONAL For help and assistance at sea and ashore. www.nautilusint.org/join_online [https://gate.sc/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nautilusint.org%2Fjoin_online&token=15e3eb-1-1733502132000] 🔹 NAUTILUS POD: OFF COURSE, A SIDEWAYS LOOK AT LIFE AT SEA On all platforms, and at www.nautilusint.org