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Even Keel
by Abhijith Balakrishnan
This is where you can listen to level headed conversations on anything maritime. Seafarers talking about seafaring and everything connected to it.
Episodes
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Episode 14: In conversation with Chirag Bahri, ISWAN
Chirag was in pirate captivity for over 7 months in 2010. Here he shares his trauma and torture while they had to live with pirates who beat them up. Leaving behind the trauma, Chirag focusses on the welfare of seafarers working with MHPRP and now ISWAN. Here we discuss his days in captivity…
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Episode 13 : In conversation with Joanne Rowley and David Hammond , Human Rights at Sea
This is the first episode where Even Keel had two guests. Joanne Rowley and David Hammond. Jo is on the advisory board of Human RIghts at Sea, of which David is the founder and CEO. In this episode, Jo discusses Sexual Harassment at sea while David discusses Abandonment. Human Rights at Sea is a...
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Episode 12 : In conversation with Capt. Vivek Menon on Maritime Anti Corruption Network
Seafarers are often placed in situations where they have to make difficult choices. In this episode, I speak to Capt. Vivek Menon on Mairitime Anti Corruption Network to understand what seafarers can do and what MACN does. https://macn.dk/ MACN works towards its vision through three objectives…
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Episode 11: In conversation with Capt. Richard Madden on container ships and Canals
Container ships sizes have increased dramatically without any change in number of crew. The ports may have spent billions of dollars to optimise existing infrastructure to enable these very large vessels to enter. The ships may not get any larger but the changes may already have stretched the…
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Episode 10 In conversation with Nyari Nain on her book and life at sea
Nyari is a second engineer who has written "Anchor My Heart". She has a sequel lined up. She is writing a third book which she descirbes as a Nautical Fantasy. In this podcast, we speak about writing. We also pick up bits from her book and link that to life at sea. Nyari is also a TEDx speaker.…
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Episode 9: In Conversation with Capt. Anuj Velankar on P&I Clubs
In this episode, we discuss what P&I Clubs do, what it takes to make a career in a P&I Club and even discuss Mental Wellness.
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Episode 8: In conversation with Helen on Mental Wellness at sea.
Helen is a chiefofficer on container ships. She in interested in mental health and here she shares her own experience seeking professional help. Resources Having a knowledge of these health stipulations for your own country is probably a very good idea – just to know where you stand. The UK ones...
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Episode 7 : In conversation with Sanjam Sahi Gupta on a business case for (gender) diversity
Sanjam is dynamic and perserverant in her cause. She founded MaritimeSheEO and is on her mission to increase the presence of women in leadership positions in the maritime industry. She feels this is what could provide equal opportunities for women at all levels, specially at the entry level. An...
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Episode 5. On Gender Diversity: In conversation with Marine Pilot Reshma Nilofer
In this episode with Nari Shakti Puraskar awardee, Reshma Nilofer, we talk about a topic that often have people sitting on the fence. We think it is time all of you join in the conversation about diversity and inclusion. In this episode, we talk about gender sensitivity and inclusion in the...
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Episode 4: On Pilotage: In conversation with Capt. Rajesh Nambiar
To Prosper and Thrive, you needed brave men to venture out. And when men braved the oceans and ventured out to lands unknown, they became legendary. Who hasn't heard of a Christopher Columbus, a Marco Polo or a Vasco da Gama. But who has heard of Juan dela Cosa, Anton de Alaminos, or Ahmad ibn...
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Episode 3:In Conversation with Capt. Rahul Varma on Criminalisation
This week on Even Keel, I talk to Capt. Rahul Varma. (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahul-varma-57a09589) about Criminalisation and what seafarers could do about it. He speaks of procedural rights and why it is a everyday concern and how seafarers should be empowered to deal with it. There are…
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Episode 2 On Entrepreneurship, In conversation with Capt. Arjun Singh Kalra.
In this episode, I speak with Capt. Arjun Singh Kalra. Arjun has set up his own business and recounts what he thinks are important for mariners before they step ashore. He tells me that we need to ensure we can sustain our family's needs for atleast 2 years before we take the plunge. We should...
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Episode 1: On Criminalisation and Unfair Media; in conversation with Capt. Abhay Kumar
In this Episode,we have a conversation with Capt. Abhay Kumar, Master Mariner with over 25 years experience across various disciplines in the maritime sector. We speak about criminalisation of seafarers and the unfair media. We mention Wakashio and the Beirut Blasts. Listeners, please send in…
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Episode 0: ECDIS Blues with Capt. Vincent Fernandes
In this Episode, we have a conversation with author, trainer and Master Mariner, Capt. Vincent Fernandes. We speak about his book and touch upon some features of the ECDIS. And we speculate! Listeners, please send in your voice messages telling us how we could improve and what you would like to...
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How many episodes does Even Keel have?
Even Keel currently has 14 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Even Keel about?
This is where you can listen to level headed conversations on anything maritime. Seafarers talking about seafaring and everything connected to it.
How often does Even Keel release new episodes?
Even Keel has 14 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
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Who hosts Even Keel?
Even Keel is created and hosted by Abhijith Balakrishnan.
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