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Open Waters

by OpenWaters

Open Waters is made for young maritime professionals by young maritime professionals. We are here to create community and provide a platform for connectivity.

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Episodes

  1. 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! Please comment, like, share, and subscribe to support the podcast/channel. Podcasts are available on all major platforms (Apple, Spotify, Google). -Socials- LinkedIn…

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  2. 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:...

  3. 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! Please comment, like, and subscribe to support...

  4. 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. Please comment, like, and subscribe to support the podcast/channel. Podcasts are available on all…

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  5. 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". Please comment, like, and subscribe to support the podcast/channel. Podcasts are available on all major platforms…

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  6. 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. Please comment, like, and subscribe to support the podcast/channel....

  7. 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. Please comment, like, and subscribe to support the podcast/channel. Podcasts are available on all major…

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  8. 06. Work From Home, How We Stay Up to Date on Industry News, and Continuing Education

    Please comment, like, and subscribe to support the podcast/channel. Podcasts are available on all major platforms (Apple, Spotify, Google). Links to topics discussed in description below! Institute of Chartered Ship Brokers - https://www.ics.org.uk/ US Customs Broker License - shorturl.at/crLRY...

  9. 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. Follow @openwaterspod on Instagram and Twitter Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/openwaterspod Contact or learn more about Bruno:...

  10. 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...

  11. 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...

  12. 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/ Maritime Business...

  13. 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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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Open Waters is made for young maritime professionals by young maritime professionals. We are here to create community and provide a platform for connectivity.

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