Captain Antonis Fytousis, from the village of Pitios in northern Chios, continued his storytelling and dive into the past with two incidents and events that marked his long career at sea. He didn’t fail to mention that, besides skills, the factor of luck is also essential.
In 1992, aboard the 150,000-ton O...
Deputy Minister of Shipping and Island Policy Stefanos Gkikas discussed the two-day "landing," as he described it, of a large ministry delegation in Syros, led by Minister Christos Stylianides.
He highlighted the two most significant topics discussed in the capital of the Cyclades:
Securing European...
Educator and soft skills expert Vasiliki Xyfteri shares her deep love for the sea and discusses how sailors can manage various situations they encounter during their time at sea by utilizing soft skills.
She draws inspiration from her father, a sailor and practical second mate from Kranidi, who embarked...
Captain Antonis Fytousis from the village of Pitious in northern Chios spoke to "Fair Winds and Following Seas" about his beloved village with 47 residents and the reasons he pursued a career in the navy."It's a very lucrative profession, that's why I turned to the sea, which is one of my great passions....
Dr. Ioannis Patiniotis (aka Dr. Truth), CFO of a major shipping company, Chairman of the Expert Committee on Shipping of the EKO of New Democracy, Vice President of the Life Line charity foundation under Princess Katherine of Serbia, academic researcher in Human Resources, founder of...
Konstantinos Louvaris, a sound engineer at Greek Radio - ERT, from Tinos, talks about his beloved island and his experiences and travels in the Hellenic Navy, where he served as a leading seaman and signalman on the destroyer "KANARIS" and had several postings, including aboard the submarine "NIREUS."
He...
The Kasos fisherman and beekeeper Michalis Papakanakis speaks on "Fair Winds and Following Seas" about his life at sea and how a young fisherman today experiences the profession.
At the age of eight, he first boarded the boat to help his father, and the sea, as he emphasizes, is his life and his...
Radio operator George Kalamas from Oinousses embarked on his first voyage on August 17, 1981, aboard the general cargo ship Thalassini Kyra (call sign J4QJ), traveling the Europe-Japan route. Following in the footsteps of his ancestors, many of whom were sailors, he chose the maritime profession, describing...
Angelos Simsirikis, a retired officer of the Hellenic Navy, decided at a very young age to dedicate his life to the sea and become a naval officer.
He was captivated by the world and environment of the bridge, the blue of the sea, and the endless horizon. The ships, machinery, bow, and the voyages...
Captain Panagiotis Koumaras from Ligourio continues recounting his maritime life, having served the sea and Greek commercial shipping with love and dedication for 25 years. He never forgets, no matter how many years pass, the incident with young Giorgos, a deck cadet, who was saved at the last moment...
Captain Panagiotis Koumaras from Ligourio wanted to become a priest, but in the end, the sea and ships won him over. Since 1967, he served the sea and Greek commercial shipping with love and dedication for 25 years, and he is grateful and happy for his choice and the life he lived. He first boarded...
The maritime analyst John Faraclas was featured on the show “Fair Winds and Following Seas” on January 7, 2025. He is a lecturer on shipping topics at educational institutions and organizations abroad, particularly in the United Kingdom, a member of the Chios Marine Club and HESGB, an author, and co-...
On “Fair Winds and Following Seas” we share exceptional stories from our sailors, each told in their own unique way, giving them a personal and meaningful touch. These are incredible accounts from ships, ports, and seas around the world, with the sailors themselves as the true heroes of these adventures.
Produced and...
Antonis Karagiannakis travels across the seas of the world, meeting sailors—both active and retired—who share memories of celebrating New Year’s while at sea.
On “Fair Winds and Following Seas” we share exceptional stories from our sailors, each told in their own unique way, giving them a personal and meaningful touch. These are incredible accounts from ships, ports, and seas around the world, with the sailors themselves as the true heroes of these adventures.
Produced and...
Marianthi Kaplanoglou, professor of Folklore Studies at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) will be a guest on “Saturday Shift” the two-hour weekend special edition of the show “Fair Winds and Following Seas” with Antonis Karagiannakis on Saturday, Decembe...
"Fair Winds and Following Seas," hosted by Antonis Karagiannakis, welcomed both active and retired sailors who shared their wishes and memories of celebrating Christmas and New Year’s while at sea. As part of the festive program, the Deputy Minister of Shipping and Island Policy, Mr. Stefanos Gikas, a...
"Fair Winds and Following Seas," hosted by Antonis Karagiannakis, welcomed both active and retired sailors who shared their wishes and memories of celebrating Christmas and New Year’s while at sea. As part of the festive program, the Deputy Minister of Shipping and Island Policy, Mr. Stefanos Gikas, a...
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