On The Bridge Mon, 18 May 2026 00:05:14 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2553634 en-gb © 2026 On The Bridge yes 46fb11de-d085-5977-bba8-653eb3fc8043 Alicia Store episodic false On The Bridge is a maritime industry podcast by leading Superyacht navigation management company, DSNM Ltd.

 

Hosted by the COO of DSNM Ltd, Alicia Store, each episode focuses on bringing you real conversations with people who live and work within the Superyacht world, lifting the lid on this unique industry.

 

Join us as we chat candidly with Superyacht Captains, Officers, training experts, business leaders, former crew turned entrepreneurs.

 

On The Bridge explores real stories, professional insights and lessons shaping todays Superyacht world.


]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Alicia Store https://storage.buzzsprout.com/yvu4zqf9n1npql6h9h12pfm1549j?.jpg On The Bridge On The Bridge with Mark Pascoe at Falcon Tenders - The Ultimate in Superyacht Tender Design On The Bridge with Mark Pascoe at Falcon Tenders - The Ultimate in Superyacht Tender Design On this episode of On The Bridge, Alicia sits down with Mark Pascoe, the industry legend and co-founder of Falcon Tenders.

After two decades in the yachting industry, Mark reflects on his decision to start a new chapter and move away from "stock" designs and return to the pursuit of craftsmanship.

Alongside co-founder and former F1 test driver Dean Stoneman, Mark has built Falcon Tenders into a boutique tender manufacturer where every single build is a one-off masterpiece.

We explore the challenges and risks of launching a brand in Monaco, the engineering lessons learned from racing Lamborghini factory teams, and why Mark believes a tender should be treated with same thought and build quality as the superyacht it sits inside.

What The Episode Covers
- Mark’s journey from marine engineering into powerboat racing
- Building tenders for the iconic Maltese Falcon
- The crossover between racing engineering and superyacht tenders
- Why Falcon Tenders was launched in 2020
- Dean’s Formula racing career and cancer recovery journey
- Launching Falcon Tenders with a self-funded hybrid limo tender
- The realities and risks of building luxury tenders on speculation
- Designing fully bespoke, one-off tenders for superyacht owners
- Hybrid propulsion and sustainability in the tender market
- Why Falcon prioritises craftsmanship and a small skilled team
- The future of Falcon Tenders
- Upcoming projects including electric tenders and ultra-high-performance chase boats

Chapters
00:00 – How did your passion for boats begin?
03:24 – How did powerboat racing shape your approach to tenders?
09:10 – How did the Maltese Falcon project change your career?
13:09 – Why did you decide to launch Falcon Tenders?
20:18 – How did racing and adversity shape Dean’s journey?
26:55 – Why build a hybrid limo tender on speculation?
36:48 – How do you design a fully bespoke superyacht tender?
40:37 – Why only build one-off tenders?
46:54 – What does sustainability really mean for Falcon Tenders?
49:16 – What’s next for Falcon Tenders?


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A special thank you to Kindful Creative for producing this episode.

]]> On this episode of On The Bridge, Alicia sits down with Mark Pascoe, the industry legend and co-founder of Falcon Tenders.

After two decades in the yachting industry, Mark reflects on his decision to start a new chapter and move away from "stock" designs and return to the pursuit of craftsmanship.

Alongside co-founder and former F1 test driver Dean Stoneman, Mark has built Falcon Tenders into a boutique tender manufacturer where every single build is a one-off masterpiece.

We explore the challenges and risks of launching a brand in Monaco, the engineering lessons learned from racing Lamborghini factory teams, and why Mark believes a tender should be treated with same thought and build quality as the superyacht it sits inside.

What The Episode Covers
- Mark’s journey from marine engineering into powerboat racing
- Building tenders for the iconic Maltese Falcon
- The crossover between racing engineering and superyacht tenders
- Why Falcon Tenders was launched in 2020
- Dean’s Formula racing career and cancer recovery journey
- Launching Falcon Tenders with a self-funded hybrid limo tender
- The realities and risks of building luxury tenders on speculation
- Designing fully bespoke, one-off tenders for superyacht owners
- Hybrid propulsion and sustainability in the tender market
- Why Falcon prioritises craftsmanship and a small skilled team
- The future of Falcon Tenders
- Upcoming projects including electric tenders and ultra-high-performance chase boats

Chapters
00:00 – How did your passion for boats begin?
03:24 – How did powerboat racing shape your approach to tenders?
09:10 – How did the Maltese Falcon project change your career?
13:09 – Why did you decide to launch Falcon Tenders?
20:18 – How did racing and adversity shape Dean’s journey?
26:55 – Why build a hybrid limo tender on speculation?
36:48 – How do you design a fully bespoke superyacht tender?
40:37 – Why only build one-off tenders?
46:54 – What does sustainability really mean for Falcon Tenders?
49:16 – What’s next for Falcon Tenders?


If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe, share, and leave a review to help more people find the conversation.

Find out more about dsnm:
Website: https://www.dsnmltd.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dsnm-ltd/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dsnmltd/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dsnmltd/

A special thank you to Kindful Creative for producing this episode.

]]> Alicia Store Buzzsprout-19181032 Mon, 18 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100 3277 podcast, superyacht, yachting, yachtdesign, yachtlife, tenders, superyachttender, luxuryyachting, falcontenders, yachtshow, monacoyachtshow, boatbuilding, marineengineering, powerboatracing, innovation full false On The Bridge with Captain Chris Halligan on M/Y Here Comes The Sun On The Bridge with Captain Chris Halligan on M/Y Here Comes The Sun On this episode of On the Bridge, we chat with Captain Chris Halligan during the 2025 Cannes Yacht show. We discussed what challenges come with running an 89m superyacht, what destinations are on his travel bucket list and what makes the stunning M/Y Here Comes The Sun the most special vessel on the market currently.

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#superyacht #superyachts #superyachtcaptain #superyachtnavigation #superyachtmanagement #amels

]]> On this episode of On the Bridge, we chat with Captain Chris Halligan during the 2025 Cannes Yacht show. We discussed what challenges come with running an 89m superyacht, what destinations are on his travel bucket list and what makes the stunning M/Y Here Comes The Sun the most special vessel on the market currently.

Don't forget to subscribe for more conversations with industry leaders shaping the future of business, creativity, and innovation.

Drop your questions or thoughts in the comments—we’d love to hear from you.

#superyacht #superyachts #superyachtcaptain #superyachtnavigation #superyachtmanagement #amels

]]> Alicia Store Buzzsprout-18519255 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100 390 full false On The Bridge with Master Mariner Captain George Mills On The Bridge with Master Mariner Captain George Mills "Most of the time you’ll get away without a proper plan… until you don’t."

Returning to the DSNM sofa for this episode of On The Bridge is Captain George Mills, DSNM's in-house Master Mariner.

George breaks down some of the most misunderstood areas of bridge management and navigation. From SOLAS regulations and maritime governance to the daily realities of passage planning, George brings practical advice to topics that are too often treated as "tick-box" exercises rather than safety-critical processes.

Exploring the fine line between luxury service and professional responsibility, George shares his perspective on building safer habits in an increasingly automated environment.

We explore - 

  • Breaking down SOLAS and the true purpose of maritime governance.
  • Navigating guest expectations, time constraints, and the pressure on the Captain.
  • The real risks of treating navigation as a tick-box exercise
  • Common mistakes crew can make when planning passages
  • Overreliance on ECDIS and GPS systems
  • Bridge team communication and leadership dynamics
  • Strategies for managing alarm fatigue and preparing for emergency GPS failure.


Whether you're new to yachting or experienced on the bridge, this is a can not miss episode for operating safely at sea.

Chapters -
00:00 – What are the key layers of governance at sea?
01:20 – What is SOLAS and why is it so important?
02:20 – What is the bare minimum for passage planning on a yacht?
04:20 – What are the most common mistakes crews make when planning passages?
06:10 – Why is passage planning treated as a tick-box exercise?
08:30 – How should crews prepare for risks and contingency scenarios?
11:00 – How should captains handle pressure from owners or guests?
16:10 – What are the risks of overreliance on ECDIS and GPS?
22:00 – How can crews avoid alarm fatigue and common ECDIS mistakes?
28:00 – What defines strong bridge team management and communication?
32:00 – How should crews balance automation with real-world awareness?
36:30 – What should crews do when navigation data is missing or unreliable?

If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe, share, and leave a review to help more people find the conversation.

]]> "Most of the time you’ll get away without a proper plan… until you don’t."

Returning to the DSNM sofa for this episode of On The Bridge is Captain George Mills, DSNM's in-house Master Mariner.

George breaks down some of the most misunderstood areas of bridge management and navigation. From SOLAS regulations and maritime governance to the daily realities of passage planning, George brings practical advice to topics that are too often treated as "tick-box" exercises rather than safety-critical processes.

Exploring the fine line between luxury service and professional responsibility, George shares his perspective on building safer habits in an increasingly automated environment.

We explore - 

  • Breaking down SOLAS and the true purpose of maritime governance.
  • Navigating guest expectations, time constraints, and the pressure on the Captain.
  • The real risks of treating navigation as a tick-box exercise
  • Common mistakes crew can make when planning passages
  • Overreliance on ECDIS and GPS systems
  • Bridge team communication and leadership dynamics
  • Strategies for managing alarm fatigue and preparing for emergency GPS failure.


Whether you're new to yachting or experienced on the bridge, this is a can not miss episode for operating safely at sea.

Chapters -
00:00 – What are the key layers of governance at sea?
01:20 – What is SOLAS and why is it so important?
02:20 – What is the bare minimum for passage planning on a yacht?
04:20 – What are the most common mistakes crews make when planning passages?
06:10 – Why is passage planning treated as a tick-box exercise?
08:30 – How should crews prepare for risks and contingency scenarios?
11:00 – How should captains handle pressure from owners or guests?
16:10 – What are the risks of overreliance on ECDIS and GPS?
22:00 – How can crews avoid alarm fatigue and common ECDIS mistakes?
28:00 – What defines strong bridge team management and communication?
32:00 – How should crews balance automation with real-world awareness?
36:30 – What should crews do when navigation data is missing or unreliable?

If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe, share, and leave a review to help more people find the conversation.

]]> Alicia Store Buzzsprout-19044086 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0100 2337 podcast, yacht, superyacht, navigation, maritime, bridge management, seamanship, safety at sea, captain, marine industry, passage planning, ECDIS, DSNM, yachting industry, superyachts, yacht, yachts, superyacht crew, yacht crew, yachting full false On the Bridge with Chief Officer Jason Walker On the Bridge with Chief Officer Jason Walker In this episode of On the Bridge, we sit down with Chief Officer Jason Walker of M/Y Arience.

Jason shares his journey into the yachting industry, what his day-to-day responsibilities look like, and how he and his crew deliver a 7-star experience to charter guests. From memorable guest requests to planning complex itineraries, this conversation offers a behind-the-scenes look at life on board one of the world’s finest superyachts.

0:00 – Intro
0:25 – How did you get into the industry?
5:05 – What does your day-to-day look like?
9:15 – Is a client info sheet helpful?
9:47 – Balancing guest expectations and operational duties
13:52 – What keeps charter guests coming back?
16:03 – What issues do the crew face in providing top-tier service? Any memorable guest requests?
19:57 – Supporting crew and hiring the right people
22:39 – Planning and navigating complex itineraries
25:50 – Memorable challenges on board
29:40 – Most rewarding part of the job & what’s next
32:35 – Quickfire questions

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]]> In this episode of On the Bridge, we sit down with Chief Officer Jason Walker of M/Y Arience.

Jason shares his journey into the yachting industry, what his day-to-day responsibilities look like, and how he and his crew deliver a 7-star experience to charter guests. From memorable guest requests to planning complex itineraries, this conversation offers a behind-the-scenes look at life on board one of the world’s finest superyachts.

0:00 – Intro
0:25 – How did you get into the industry?
5:05 – What does your day-to-day look like?
9:15 – Is a client info sheet helpful?
9:47 – Balancing guest expectations and operational duties
13:52 – What keeps charter guests coming back?
16:03 – What issues do the crew face in providing top-tier service? Any memorable guest requests?
19:57 – Supporting crew and hiring the right people
22:39 – Planning and navigating complex itineraries
25:50 – Memorable challenges on board
29:40 – Most rewarding part of the job & what’s next
32:35 – Quickfire questions

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Drop your questions or thoughts in the comments—we’d love to hear from you.

]]> Alicia Store Buzzsprout-18519248 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100 2068 full false On the Bridge - Best and Unseen Bits On the Bridge - Best and Unseen Bits We took a look back through the archives to revisit some unseen moments and some of the best bits from our 'On the Bridge' series.

00:00 - Intro
00:10 - Sailing onboard Black Pearl - Derek Munro
03:03 - The best thing about being a superyacht captain - Cpt Olly Lewis
04:26 - Building Occam Marine - Lee Stevenson & Giles Frankal
06:18 - Sharing Seakeepers - Gill Rodrigues
07:36 - Industry Changes - Francsca Webster
09:32 - Firstbeat Analytics - Cally Cooper
10:49 - Security Checks in Yachting - Conrad Empson
11:47 - Career Highlights - Dave and Alicia Store
13:43 - Incident Reporting - Master Mariner Paul Shepherd
14:55 - Commercial to Yachting - Cpt Chris Halligan

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]]> We took a look back through the archives to revisit some unseen moments and some of the best bits from our 'On the Bridge' series.

00:00 - Intro
00:10 - Sailing onboard Black Pearl - Derek Munro
03:03 - The best thing about being a superyacht captain - Cpt Olly Lewis
04:26 - Building Occam Marine - Lee Stevenson & Giles Frankal
06:18 - Sharing Seakeepers - Gill Rodrigues
07:36 - Industry Changes - Francsca Webster
09:32 - Firstbeat Analytics - Cally Cooper
10:49 - Security Checks in Yachting - Conrad Empson
11:47 - Career Highlights - Dave and Alicia Store
13:43 - Incident Reporting - Master Mariner Paul Shepherd
14:55 - Commercial to Yachting - Cpt Chris Halligan

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Drop your questions or thoughts in the comments—we’d love to hear from you.

]]> Alicia Store Buzzsprout-18519242 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100 980 full false On the Bridge with S/Y Black Pearl Project Manager Derek Munro On the Bridge with S/Y Black Pearl Project Manager Derek Munro In this episode of On the Bridge, we speak with Divergent Yachting's Derek Munro. Derek was the Project Manager and Owner's Representative for the Oceanco masterpiece, Sail Yacht Black Pearl.

He finally gets to tell all the stories from behind the scenes of the highly secretive project, how he came to be a part of it, and what is in store for the 106-metre superyacht.

00:00 - Intro
00:35 - The Vision
03:27 - What makes Black Pearl special?
10:03 - Challenges in building a sustainable yacht
15:55 - Black Pearl shaping the future
20:41 - Owners' personal
 touches or ‘must-haves’
24:43 - Managing expectations, budget and deadlines
32:36 - Black Pearl's future

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]]> In this episode of On the Bridge, we speak with Divergent Yachting's Derek Munro. Derek was the Project Manager and Owner's Representative for the Oceanco masterpiece, Sail Yacht Black Pearl.

He finally gets to tell all the stories from behind the scenes of the highly secretive project, how he came to be a part of it, and what is in store for the 106-metre superyacht.

00:00 - Intro
00:35 - The Vision
03:27 - What makes Black Pearl special?
10:03 - Challenges in building a sustainable yacht
15:55 - Black Pearl shaping the future
20:41 - Owners' personal
 touches or ‘must-haves’
24:43 - Managing expectations, budget and deadlines
32:36 - Black Pearl's future

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Drop your questions or thoughts in the comments—we’d love to hear from you.

]]> Alicia Store Buzzsprout-18519240 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0100 2064 full false On the Bridge with Superyacht Captain Olly Lewis On the Bridge with Superyacht Captain Olly Lewis In this episode of On the Bridge, we speak with Burgess Superyacht Charter Captain of the year 2023, Olly Lewis.

We discuss what makes for a successful charter, the best and worst parts of being a superyacht captain, and the time he had to negotiate a particularly tricky scenario.

00:00 - Intro
00:27 - Journey into yachting and to becoming a captain
07:38 - The most important qualities to be a successful charter captain
10:26 - The best and hardest thing about being a superyacht captain
15:45 - The most challenging situation whilst at sea
22:04 - Managing crew in a pressurised environment
25:03 - Good crew for charter season
28:03 - Tough guest requests
30:51 - Memorable region/itinerary
33:12 - Bucket list destination

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]]> In this episode of On the Bridge, we speak with Burgess Superyacht Charter Captain of the year 2023, Olly Lewis.

We discuss what makes for a successful charter, the best and worst parts of being a superyacht captain, and the time he had to negotiate a particularly tricky scenario.

00:00 - Intro
00:27 - Journey into yachting and to becoming a captain
07:38 - The most important qualities to be a successful charter captain
10:26 - The best and hardest thing about being a superyacht captain
15:45 - The most challenging situation whilst at sea
22:04 - Managing crew in a pressurised environment
25:03 - Good crew for charter season
28:03 - Tough guest requests
30:51 - Memorable region/itinerary
33:12 - Bucket list destination

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Drop your questions or thoughts in the comments—we’d love to hear from you.

]]> Alicia Store Buzzsprout-18519069 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000 2192 full false On The Bridge with Superyacht Phi On The Bridge with Superyacht Phi How do you build a 100% custom masterpiece from a blank sheet of paper?

On this episode of On The Bridge, Alicia sit down with Captain Guy Booth and Interior Designer George Wolstenholme to pull back the curtain on M/Y Phi. One of the most talked-about superyachts in recent history.

As George says, “The concept had to come before the yacht”. From years of notebook sketches and conversations to a fully custom Royal Huisman build based on the mathematical philosophy of the Golden Ratio, Phi, was never meant to be ordinary. We explore how a blank sheet of paper became a 58.5m engineering masterpiece, where every single detail is considered with purpose.

We explore -
• Working without compromise to the philosophy of the Golden Ratio
• Amazing details of design from watch mechanisms to wine cellars
• How to collaborate without ego to bring a vision to life
• The realities of Phi's detention in London and the controversy that followed

This is a story about vision, craftsmanship, resilience, and the reality of building boldly.

Timestamps -
• 00:00 – How did the journey to build Phi begin? 
• 04:30 – Why was full custom non-negotiable? 
• 10:00 – How did the Golden Ratio shape the concept? 
• 20:00 – What made the design collaboration work? 
• 30:00 – Why choose a  Dutch shipyard? 
• 38:30 – What features define Phi’s uniqueness? 
• 45:00 – How does Phi perform at sea? 5
• 3:30 – What happened on the day of detention? 

If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe, share, and leave a review to help more people find the conversation.

Find out more about dsnm: 
Website: https://www.dsnmltd.com/ 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dsnm-ltd/ 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dsnmltd/ 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dsnmltd/

]]> How do you build a 100% custom masterpiece from a blank sheet of paper?

On this episode of On The Bridge, Alicia sit down with Captain Guy Booth and Interior Designer George Wolstenholme to pull back the curtain on M/Y Phi. One of the most talked-about superyachts in recent history.

As George says, “The concept had to come before the yacht”. From years of notebook sketches and conversations to a fully custom Royal Huisman build based on the mathematical philosophy of the Golden Ratio, Phi, was never meant to be ordinary. We explore how a blank sheet of paper became a 58.5m engineering masterpiece, where every single detail is considered with purpose.

We explore -
• Working without compromise to the philosophy of the Golden Ratio
• Amazing details of design from watch mechanisms to wine cellars
• How to collaborate without ego to bring a vision to life
• The realities of Phi's detention in London and the controversy that followed

This is a story about vision, craftsmanship, resilience, and the reality of building boldly.

Timestamps -
• 00:00 – How did the journey to build Phi begin? 
• 04:30 – Why was full custom non-negotiable? 
• 10:00 – How did the Golden Ratio shape the concept? 
• 20:00 – What made the design collaboration work? 
• 30:00 – Why choose a  Dutch shipyard? 
• 38:30 – What features define Phi’s uniqueness? 
• 45:00 – How does Phi perform at sea? 5
• 3:30 – What happened on the day of detention? 

If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe, share, and leave a review to help more people find the conversation.

Find out more about dsnm: 
Website: https://www.dsnmltd.com/ 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dsnm-ltd/ 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dsnmltd/ 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dsnmltd/

]]> Alicia Store Buzzsprout-18879020 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000 4914 OnTheBridge, Podcast, Yacht, Superyacht, Phi, GoldenRatio, YachtDesign, CustomBuild, NavalArchitecture, LuxuryDesign, DutchShipyard, YachtingIndustry, Maritime, Innovation full false On the Bridge with Mr & Mrs Store On the Bridge with Mr & Mrs Store In the first of our 'Meet the Team' episodes, dsnm owners Dave and Alicia took to the hot seat to discuss their roles, biggest work achievements, and more. 

They also play a quick game of 'Mr & Mrs'... What could possibly go wrong?

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]]> In the first of our 'Meet the Team' episodes, dsnm owners Dave and Alicia took to the hot seat to discuss their roles, biggest work achievements, and more. 

They also play a quick game of 'Mr & Mrs'... What could possibly go wrong?

Don't forget to subscribe for more conversations with industry leaders shaping the future of business, creativity, and innovation.

Drop your questions or thoughts in the comments—we’d love to hear from you.

]]> Alicia Store Buzzsprout-18519061 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000 1457 full false On the Bridge with Conrad Empson On the Bridge with Conrad Empson In this episode, we spoke to former Below Deck cast member Conrad Empson, the founder and managing director of CrewPass. He tells us how the idea of CrewPass came about whilst working onboard, and how he put a plan in place to turn the idea into reality.

Learn more about Conrad and CrewPass -
https://www.crewpass.co.uk
  / crewpass 
  / crewpass 

#crewpass #superyacht #superyachtcrew #belowdeck #conradempson #dsnm #yachting

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]]> In this episode, we spoke to former Below Deck cast member Conrad Empson, the founder and managing director of CrewPass. He tells us how the idea of CrewPass came about whilst working onboard, and how he put a plan in place to turn the idea into reality.

Learn more about Conrad and CrewPass -
https://www.crewpass.co.uk
  / crewpass 
  / crewpass 

#crewpass #superyacht #superyachtcrew #belowdeck #conradempson #dsnm #yachting

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Drop your questions or thoughts in the comments—we’d love to hear from you.

]]> Alicia Store Buzzsprout-18519054 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000 1410 full false On the Bridge with Occam Marine On the Bridge with Occam Marine In this episode, we talk to Lee Stevenson and Giles Frankal of Occam Marine. After spending years as superyacht captains, they transitioned ashore three years ago to launch their consultancy firm, leveraging their deep industry expertise.

Learn more about their journey in the superyacht world and why Occam Marine is highly regarded for new builds.

https://www.occammarine.com
  / occammarine  

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]]> In this episode, we talk to Lee Stevenson and Giles Frankal of Occam Marine. After spending years as superyacht captains, they transitioned ashore three years ago to launch their consultancy firm, leveraging their deep industry expertise.

Learn more about their journey in the superyacht world and why Occam Marine is highly regarded for new builds.

https://www.occammarine.com
  / occammarine  

Don't forget to subscribe for more conversations with industry leaders shaping the future of business, creativity, and innovation.

Drop your questions or thoughts in the comments—we’d love to hear from you.

]]> Alicia Store Buzzsprout-18518965 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000 2074 full false On the Bridge with Paul Shepherd On the Bridge with Paul Shepherd In this episode of On the Bridge, we sat down with Whitehorse Maritime Academy Director and CHIRP Superyacht Advisory Board Chair, Paul Shepherd. The Master Mariner tells us about CHIRP and its safety benefits to the superyacht industry.

https://www.chirp.co.uk
  / the-chirp-charitable-trust  

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]]> In this episode of On the Bridge, we sat down with Whitehorse Maritime Academy Director and CHIRP Superyacht Advisory Board Chair, Paul Shepherd. The Master Mariner tells us about CHIRP and its safety benefits to the superyacht industry.

https://www.chirp.co.uk
  / the-chirp-charitable-trust  

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Drop your questions or thoughts in the comments—we’d love to hear from you.

]]> Alicia Store Buzzsprout-18518959 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000 1708 full false On The Bridge with Captain Chris Gartner on S/Y Black Pearl On The Bridge with Captain Chris Gartner on S/Y Black Pearl On this episode of On the Bridge, we sit down with Captain Chris Gartner on the upper deck of the iconic sailing yacht Black Pearl.

Captain Chris shares his journey and unique insights, having served not just as an operational captain but also as a build captain. He discusses the incredible challenges and rewarding experiences that come with managing one of the world’s most advanced and largest sailing yachts.

From the complexity of her DynaRig system to the sheer awe of the yacht in real life, Chris offers a fascinating look into life on board a true engineering marvel.

#superyacht #superyachts #yachting #yachtlife #podcast #superyachtcrew #superyacht #sailingyacht #superyachtcaptain #BlackPearlYacht #DynaRig #yachtdesign #buildcaptain #yachting #superyachts #OnTheBridge

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]]> On this episode of On the Bridge, we sit down with Captain Chris Gartner on the upper deck of the iconic sailing yacht Black Pearl.

Captain Chris shares his journey and unique insights, having served not just as an operational captain but also as a build captain. He discusses the incredible challenges and rewarding experiences that come with managing one of the world’s most advanced and largest sailing yachts.

From the complexity of her DynaRig system to the sheer awe of the yacht in real life, Chris offers a fascinating look into life on board a true engineering marvel.

#superyacht #superyachts #yachting #yachtlife #podcast #superyachtcrew #superyacht #sailingyacht #superyachtcaptain #BlackPearlYacht #DynaRig #yachtdesign #buildcaptain #yachting #superyachts #OnTheBridge

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]]> Alicia Store Buzzsprout-18518156 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000 390 full false On the Bridge with Chris Frisby, Lauren Saltonstall and Amy Sweeting of UKSA On the Bridge with Chris Frisby, Lauren Saltonstall and Amy Sweeting of UKSA On this episode of On The Bridge, Alicia heads to the Isle of Wight to explore UKSA, one of the world’s leading maritime training charities. From six-year-olds stepping onto the water for the first time to cadets training for careers on superyachts, commercial vessels and workboats, UKSA is creating real pathways into the industry, regardless of background.


We speak to the Director of Development and Impact about the £1m+ in bursary funding awarded each year, cadets who have completely changed career direction, and how the organisation works with industry partners to remove financial and educational barriers. We also hear from students and alumni about life on the superyacht cadetship, interview preparation with leading agencies, and why that first job at sea can make or break a career.


CEO Chris Frisby shares his own journey from student to CEO, and explains why welfare, careers support and long-term alumni relationships make UKSA truly unique.


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Chapters / Timestamps
00:00 – What is UKSA and why are we here?
01:00 – How does UKSA fund opportunities for young people?
03:00 – How do bursaries remove barriers into yachting?
07:00 – What makes the superyacht cadetship unique?
14:30 – Why is the first job at sea so important?
22:30 – How is UKSA tackling crew mental health?
28:50 – How did the CEO’s journey start at UKSA?
33:30 – What funding options exist for students today?
41:00 – How is UKSA preparing for the future of training?
45:00 – What’s next for UKSA and maritime education?



]]> On this episode of On The Bridge, Alicia heads to the Isle of Wight to explore UKSA, one of the world’s leading maritime training charities. From six-year-olds stepping onto the water for the first time to cadets training for careers on superyachts, commercial vessels and workboats, UKSA is creating real pathways into the industry, regardless of background.


We speak to the Director of Development and Impact about the £1m+ in bursary funding awarded each year, cadets who have completely changed career direction, and how the organisation works with industry partners to remove financial and educational barriers. We also hear from students and alumni about life on the superyacht cadetship, interview preparation with leading agencies, and why that first job at sea can make or break a career.


CEO Chris Frisby shares his own journey from student to CEO, and explains why welfare, careers support and long-term alumni relationships make UKSA truly unique.


If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe, share, and leave a review to help more people find the conversation.


Chapters / Timestamps
00:00 – What is UKSA and why are we here?
01:00 – How does UKSA fund opportunities for young people?
03:00 – How do bursaries remove barriers into yachting?
07:00 – What makes the superyacht cadetship unique?
14:30 – Why is the first job at sea so important?
22:30 – How is UKSA tackling crew mental health?
28:50 – How did the CEO’s journey start at UKSA?
33:30 – What funding options exist for students today?
41:00 – How is UKSA preparing for the future of training?
45:00 – What’s next for UKSA and maritime education?



]]> Alicia Store Buzzsprout-18670232 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000 2805 OnTheBridge, Podcast, Yachts, Superyachts, MaritimeCareers, UKSA, IsleOfWight, Cadetship, CrewLife, YachtingIndustry, Seafarers, MaritimeTraining, CareerAtSea, Charity full false On the Bridge with Francesca Webster On the Bridge with Francesca Webster In this episode of On the Bridge, we sat down with Superyacht Times Editor in Chief, Francesca Webster. She tells us about her career to date and shares insights into life at one of the industry's biggest media outlets.

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]]> In this episode of On the Bridge, we sat down with Superyacht Times Editor in Chief, Francesca Webster. She tells us about her career to date and shares insights into life at one of the industry's biggest media outlets.

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Drop your questions or thoughts in the comments—we’d love to hear from you.

]]> Alicia Store Buzzsprout-18518149 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000 1626 full false On the Bridge with WellCrew Owner Cally Cooper On the Bridge with WellCrew Owner Cally Cooper In this episode of On the Bridge, we speak with Cally Cooper, owner and founder of WellCrew. She tells us how she found her way into the industry and talks about the techniques and technology she uses to increase the health of superyacht crew.

Find out more at - https://www.well-crew.com/

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]]> In this episode of On the Bridge, we speak with Cally Cooper, owner and founder of WellCrew. She tells us how she found her way into the industry and talks about the techniques and technology she uses to increase the health of superyacht crew.

Find out more at - https://www.well-crew.com/

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Drop your questions or thoughts in the comments—we’d love to hear from you.

]]> Alicia Store Buzzsprout-18518145 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000 1711 full false On The Bridge with Laura Beard, ISWAN On The Bridge with Laura Beard, ISWAN What really happens behind the scenes of yacht crew welfare, and why are more crew reaching out for support than ever before?

In this episode of On the Bridge, we’re joined by Laura Beard, Welfare of Yacht Crew Project Manager at ISWAN (International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network). Laura brings a rare combination of lived yachting experience and professional welfare expertise, having spent over 15 years working both shoreside and onboard before stepping into her current role.

Laura shares her journey from shipyards and refits to life as yacht crew, and how studying psychology led her to a career dedicated to supporting others. We explore the realities of crew welfare today, why yacht crew often struggle to reach out for help, and how Yacht Crew Help, ISWAN’s confidential 24/7 support service, is changing that.

The conversation dives into mental health, contracts, workload pressures, leadership responsibility, and the often overlooked impact on families back home. Laura also explains how ISWAN uses real data from crew to shape education, campaigns and industry collaboration, and why welfare goes far beyond mental health alone.

This is an honest, compassionate, and essential listen for anyone working in or around the yachting industry.

If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe, share, and leave a review to help more people find the conversation.


Chapters

00:00 – What is your role at ISWAN and what does Yacht Crew Help do?

01:05 – How did your own yachting career lead you into welfare work?

03:00 – What is it really like transitioning from yacht life to shore-based work?

04:10 – Why weren’t yacht crew reaching out for support in the past?

05:30 – What is Yacht Crew Help and how does it support crew confidentially?

08:20 – What trends are you seeing in crew welfare right now?

10:40 – How can captains and senior crew better support their teams (and themselves)?

17:10 – What misconceptions about crew welfare need to change?

22:30 – How do contracts, training and education link directly to wellbeing?

26:30 – How has social media shaped perceptions of yacht life and welfare?

31:35 – What’s next for ISWAN and the Welfare of Yacht Crew project?



]]> What really happens behind the scenes of yacht crew welfare, and why are more crew reaching out for support than ever before?

In this episode of On the Bridge, we’re joined by Laura Beard, Welfare of Yacht Crew Project Manager at ISWAN (International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network). Laura brings a rare combination of lived yachting experience and professional welfare expertise, having spent over 15 years working both shoreside and onboard before stepping into her current role.

Laura shares her journey from shipyards and refits to life as yacht crew, and how studying psychology led her to a career dedicated to supporting others. We explore the realities of crew welfare today, why yacht crew often struggle to reach out for help, and how Yacht Crew Help, ISWAN’s confidential 24/7 support service, is changing that.

The conversation dives into mental health, contracts, workload pressures, leadership responsibility, and the often overlooked impact on families back home. Laura also explains how ISWAN uses real data from crew to shape education, campaigns and industry collaboration, and why welfare goes far beyond mental health alone.

This is an honest, compassionate, and essential listen for anyone working in or around the yachting industry.

If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe, share, and leave a review to help more people find the conversation.


Chapters

00:00 – What is your role at ISWAN and what does Yacht Crew Help do?

01:05 – How did your own yachting career lead you into welfare work?

03:00 – What is it really like transitioning from yacht life to shore-based work?

04:10 – Why weren’t yacht crew reaching out for support in the past?

05:30 – What is Yacht Crew Help and how does it support crew confidentially?

08:20 – What trends are you seeing in crew welfare right now?

10:40 – How can captains and senior crew better support their teams (and themselves)?

17:10 – What misconceptions about crew welfare need to change?

22:30 – How do contracts, training and education link directly to wellbeing?

26:30 – How has social media shaped perceptions of yacht life and welfare?

31:35 – What’s next for ISWAN and the Welfare of Yacht Crew project?



]]> Alicia Store Buzzsprout-18589205 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000 2041 OnTheBridge, Podcast, Yachts, Superyachts, CrewWelfare, MentalHealth, ISWAN, DSNM, YachtingLife, Seafarers, CrewSupport, WellbeingAtSea, Maritime, YachtCrewHelp full false On the Bridge with Superyacht Captain Chris Halligan On the Bridge with Superyacht Captain Chris Halligan In this episode of On the Bridge, we speak with Captain Chris Halligan, captain of a 90-meter superyacht. 

We pick his brains to find out how he builds the best Bridge Team, how he manages the team and how he helps in their career development, and also how he's used his experience from previous positions to make him the captain he is today.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

03:41 Superyachts

09:00 Bridge Team

10:50 Crew

12:25 Team

14:05 Bridge Regulations

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]]> In this episode of On the Bridge, we speak with Captain Chris Halligan, captain of a 90-meter superyacht. 

We pick his brains to find out how he builds the best Bridge Team, how he manages the team and how he helps in their career development, and also how he's used his experience from previous positions to make him the captain he is today.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

03:41 Superyachts

09:00 Bridge Team

10:50 Crew

12:25 Team

14:05 Bridge Regulations

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Drop your questions or thoughts in the comments—we’d love to hear from you.

]]> Alicia Store Buzzsprout-18518140 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000 1218 full false On the Bridge - Gill Rodrigues On the Bridge - Gill Rodrigues In this episode of On The Bridge, we speak to The International Seakeepers Society Director of International Relations, Gill Rodrigues.

She tells us a bit about her background, how she joined Seakeepers, their mission and some of the projects they undertake, her challenges and achievements, and how people can get involved to help.

https://www.seakeepers.org/

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]]> In this episode of On The Bridge, we speak to The International Seakeepers Society Director of International Relations, Gill Rodrigues.

She tells us a bit about her background, how she joined Seakeepers, their mission and some of the projects they undertake, her challenges and achievements, and how people can get involved to help.

https://www.seakeepers.org/

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Drop your questions or thoughts in the comments—we’d love to hear from you.

]]> Alicia Store Buzzsprout-18518133 Tue, 20 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000 1200 full false On the Bridge with Claire Hagen Creative Marketer, Digital and AI Strategist. On the Bridge with Claire Hagen Creative Marketer, Digital and AI Strategist. In this episode, we sit down with Claire Hagen, the industry’s leading creative marketer and AI specialist, to unpack how creativity and artificial intelligence are reshaping modern marketing, branding, and business strategy.

Claire shares how forward-thinking founders, marketers, and leadership teams can use AI not just for efficiency—but as a powerful creative partner. From building authentic brands in a tech-driven world to staying ahead of rapidly evolving digital trends, this conversation blends strategy, creativity, and practical insight.

We explore:
 • How AI is changing the role of creative marketers
 • The biggest misconceptions about AI in branding and content
 • Where human creativity still outperforms automation
 • How businesses can integrate AI without losing authenticity
 • What the future of marketing really looks like

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, marketer, broker, or business leader navigating digital transformation, this episode offers clarity, inspiration, and actionable takeaways.

Don't forget to subscribe for more conversations with industry leaders shaping the future of business, creativity, and innovation.

Drop your questions or thoughts in the comments - we’d love to hear from you.


]]> In this episode, we sit down with Claire Hagen, the industry’s leading creative marketer and AI specialist, to unpack how creativity and artificial intelligence are reshaping modern marketing, branding, and business strategy.

Claire shares how forward-thinking founders, marketers, and leadership teams can use AI not just for efficiency—but as a powerful creative partner. From building authentic brands in a tech-driven world to staying ahead of rapidly evolving digital trends, this conversation blends strategy, creativity, and practical insight.

We explore:
 • How AI is changing the role of creative marketers
 • The biggest misconceptions about AI in branding and content
 • Where human creativity still outperforms automation
 • How businesses can integrate AI without losing authenticity
 • What the future of marketing really looks like

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, marketer, broker, or business leader navigating digital transformation, this episode offers clarity, inspiration, and actionable takeaways.

Don't forget to subscribe for more conversations with industry leaders shaping the future of business, creativity, and innovation.

Drop your questions or thoughts in the comments - we’d love to hear from you.


]]> Alicia Store Buzzsprout-18453614 Mon, 05 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000 3848 Marketing, AI, CreativeStrategy, BrandBuilding, DigitalTransformation, FutureOfWork, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, superyacht, superyachts, superyachtcharter, superyachtmanagement, motoryacht, sailingyacht, luxurysuperyacht, luxuryyacht 3 full false On the Bridge with Ed Thomas Founder and Creative Director of Paragon Studio On the Bridge with Ed Thomas Founder and Creative Director of Paragon Studio Have you ever wondered how a business goes from a spark of inspiration to reality? 

On this week's episode of On The Bridge, we sit down with Edward Thomas, the Founder and Creative Director of Paragon Studio and Gym Marine Yachts & Interiors.

Ed shares his incredible journey, from a deckhand to his successfully transitioning to life ashore to become a business owner. Living proof that the valuable and transferable skills from the superyacht industry can give you the right mindset for business. 

We dive into the evolution of his idea, the design philosophy behind Paragon Studio's cutting-edge projects, the complexities of fitting luxury gym and wellness spaces onboard.

Chapters

00:00 – How did your yachting journey begin?

02:00 – What made you stay in yachting after that first difficult job?

03:10 – When did you realise the yacht-life wasn’t for you long-term?

05:00 – How did the idea for Gym Marine first take shape?

07:40 – What did your transition from crew to business owner look like?

11:00 – What challenges did you face when launching Gym Marine?

16:00 – What must be considered when designing a gym for a yacht?

19:20 – Why did you create Paragon Studio and what gap did you see?

22:50 – How did Paragon evolve into its own luxury brand?

31:40 – What collaborations or projects have been the most exciting?

36:40 – What challenges have you faced in leadership and scaling two businesses?

42:10 – How do you decide which events, shows and opportunities are worth it?

45:15 – Why is staying true to your niche and brand so important?

46:45 – What’s the best advice you’ve received as a founder?

50:55 – What’s next for Gym Marine and Paragon Studio?


If you enjoy the episode, please subscribe, share, and leave a review!



#superyacht #superyachts #yachting #yachtlife #podcast #superyachtcrew #luxurygym #luxurywellness #ParagonStudio #GymMarine #superyachtmanagement #yachtdesign #OnTheBridge

]]> Have you ever wondered how a business goes from a spark of inspiration to reality? 

On this week's episode of On The Bridge, we sit down with Edward Thomas, the Founder and Creative Director of Paragon Studio and Gym Marine Yachts & Interiors.

Ed shares his incredible journey, from a deckhand to his successfully transitioning to life ashore to become a business owner. Living proof that the valuable and transferable skills from the superyacht industry can give you the right mindset for business. 

We dive into the evolution of his idea, the design philosophy behind Paragon Studio's cutting-edge projects, the complexities of fitting luxury gym and wellness spaces onboard.

Chapters

00:00 – How did your yachting journey begin?

02:00 – What made you stay in yachting after that first difficult job?

03:10 – When did you realise the yacht-life wasn’t for you long-term?

05:00 – How did the idea for Gym Marine first take shape?

07:40 – What did your transition from crew to business owner look like?

11:00 – What challenges did you face when launching Gym Marine?

16:00 – What must be considered when designing a gym for a yacht?

19:20 – Why did you create Paragon Studio and what gap did you see?

22:50 – How did Paragon evolve into its own luxury brand?

31:40 – What collaborations or projects have been the most exciting?

36:40 – What challenges have you faced in leadership and scaling two businesses?

42:10 – How do you decide which events, shows and opportunities are worth it?

45:15 – Why is staying true to your niche and brand so important?

46:45 – What’s the best advice you’ve received as a founder?

50:55 – What’s next for Gym Marine and Paragon Studio?


If you enjoy the episode, please subscribe, share, and leave a review!



#superyacht #superyachts #yachting #yachtlife #podcast #superyachtcrew #luxurygym #luxurywellness #ParagonStudio #GymMarine #superyachtmanagement #yachtdesign #OnTheBridge

]]> Alicia Store Buzzsprout-18239735 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000 3162 superyacht, superyachts, yachting, yachtlife, podcast, superyachtcrew, luxurygym, luxurywellness, ParagonStudio, GymMarine, superyachtmanagement, yachtdesign, OnTheBridge 1 2 full false On the Bridge with Wilsonhalligan On the Bridge with Wilsonhalligan Ever wondered what it takes to go from life on the water to running one of the most trusted recruitment agencies in yachting?

In this episode of On the Bridge, we sit down with Nicola and Liam from Wilsonhalligan, the dynamic duo who made the leap from working at sea to building a successful business on land.

We dive into their inspiring journey, from that first “bottle of wine” conversation that sparked the idea to buying the company, modernising it with social media and growing it into an industry leader.

Nicola and Liam share candid stories about partnership dynamics, the realities of entrepreneurship and the lessons they’ve learned about trust, team-building and staying human in a digital world.

If you’ve ever thought about making a big career pivot, or you’re fascinated by the business side of the superyacht industry, this episode is full of insight, humour and heart.

Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review and share this episode!

Chapters
0:00 – Introduction
0:37 – From working on yachts to running a business
1:50 – How did the opportunity to buy Wilsonhalligan come about?
5:23 – What changes did you make after taking over the company?
8:38 – What were the biggest challenges in the early years?
13:29 – Growing the team
15:32 – The turning point
21:04 – Finding the right fit when placing a crew
23:30 – How has the recruitment landscape changed over the years?
30:43 – What qualities make a great crew member?
36:13 – How do you build strong relationships with owners and clients?
42:08 – What lessons have you learned as business owners?
46:13 – How do you work together as business partners?
48:34 – Best piece of advice you’ve ever received

]]> Ever wondered what it takes to go from life on the water to running one of the most trusted recruitment agencies in yachting?

In this episode of On the Bridge, we sit down with Nicola and Liam from Wilsonhalligan, the dynamic duo who made the leap from working at sea to building a successful business on land.

We dive into their inspiring journey, from that first “bottle of wine” conversation that sparked the idea to buying the company, modernising it with social media and growing it into an industry leader.

Nicola and Liam share candid stories about partnership dynamics, the realities of entrepreneurship and the lessons they’ve learned about trust, team-building and staying human in a digital world.

If you’ve ever thought about making a big career pivot, or you’re fascinated by the business side of the superyacht industry, this episode is full of insight, humour and heart.

Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review and share this episode!

Chapters
0:00 – Introduction
0:37 – From working on yachts to running a business
1:50 – How did the opportunity to buy Wilsonhalligan come about?
5:23 – What changes did you make after taking over the company?
8:38 – What were the biggest challenges in the early years?
13:29 – Growing the team
15:32 – The turning point
21:04 – Finding the right fit when placing a crew
23:30 – How has the recruitment landscape changed over the years?
30:43 – What qualities make a great crew member?
36:13 – How do you build strong relationships with owners and clients?
42:08 – What lessons have you learned as business owners?
46:13 – How do you work together as business partners?
48:34 – Best piece of advice you’ve ever received

]]> Alicia Store Buzzsprout-18130262 Tue, 04 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3320 OnTheBridgePodcast, Wilsonhalligan, Superyachts, YachtingLife, BusinessLeadership, Entrepreneurship, CareerTransition, BoatLife, Crew, MaritimeBusiness, Recruitment, WorkAtSea, YachtJobs, Podcast, SmallBusinessSuccess, DSNM 1 1 full false