EP252 | Inuksuk II, interviews, speeches, and an exclusive ship tour.

Send us Fan MailJoin us for a special edition of Gale Force Wins as we showcase the Inuksuk II, a cutting-edge fishing vessel representing the future of sustainable Arctic fishing. On Friday, January 17, 2025, we had the privilege of attending its unveiling reception in St. John’s, Newfoundland, with interviews, speeches, and an exclusive ship tour.Chris Flanagan, CEO of Baffin Fisheries, shares the journey from concept to completion and the significance of this vessel for Inuit communities.Kelly Kilabuk, Chair of Baffin Fisheries, speaks about the collaboration, dedication, and vision behind the Inuksuk 2.Largest Canadian-owned fishing vessel, designed for the North Atlantic and Arctic regions. Advanced features like electric winches, a robotized packaging system, and regenerative power technology. State-of-the-art accommodations for 38 crew members, including a sauna, gym, and private cabins.Explore the ship’s bridge, factory deck, and innovative processing facilities while celebrating the teamwork and resilience that brought this incredible project to life.0:00 - Welcome to Gale Force Wins Season 50:10 - Unveiling the Inuksuk II in St. John’s, NL0:26 - Interview with Chris Flanagan, CEO of Baffin Fisheries1:05 - Significance of the Inuksuk II for Inuit communities and Canada1:32 - Overview of the vessel’s design and capabilities2:05 - Sustainable features of the Inuksuk II2:53 - Baffin Fisheries’ commitment to communities and the environment3:30 - Challenges during the vessel’s construction4:24 - Innovations on the Inuksuk II6:18 - Remarks from Kelly Kilabuk, Chair of Baffin Fisheries9:33 - Exploring the Inuksuk II: Tour introduction10:14 - Bridge tour and advanced navigation technology12:14 - Accommodation features: Sauna, gym, and private cabins14:10 - Factory deck and processing facilities16:23 - Robotized packaging system and freezing tunnels18:50 - Closing thoughts: Leadership, resilience, and Arctic innovationGale Force Wins started out simply as an inspirational podcast releasing episodes wherever you get your podcasts every Tuesday evening. We continue to do that every Tuesday but have expanded into custom content for clients. We also have perfected a conference and trade show offering where you can receive over 20 videos edited and posted to social media at the same time the event is unfolding.For businesses and organizations we also create digital content quickly and efficiently.Visit our services page here:https://galeforcewins.com/servicesTo message Gerry visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerrycarew/To message Allan visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allanadale/