Veteran radio operator Giorgos Platanakis from Zakros, Crete, is at the helm of "Voice of Greece" and "Fair Winds and Following Seas."
"My maritime booklet was obtained on April 13, 1972, and it was my ticket to the future and better days," says Giorgos Platanakis with great joy. "It allowed me to...
The veteran radio operator Giorgos Platanakis from Zakros, Crete, recounts how he ended up studying to become a Radio Operator at the Higher Public School of Merchant Marine in Aspropyrgos in 1971, which at the time felt like being in the military.
He vividly describes how he earned a scholarship...
Master Giorgos Kosmas from Kymi, Evia, is the son and grandson of old seamen. Whether he liked it or not, he was influenced by the maritime atmosphere of his hometown and from a young age decided to become a ship engineer.
Giorgos Kosmas takes us on a journey in his unique way, describing what...
The mayor of Skyros, Kyriakos Antonopoulos, discusses the island's beautiful port, which has won 46 awards and is considered one of the best ecoports in the country. He notes that it is one of the most functional and tourist-friendly ports, as well as environmentally sustainable.
Additionally, Mr....
Veteran radio operator Manolis Platanakis from Zakros, Crete, takes us into his world of the sea and the ships he traveled on for many years.
He talks about the maritime history of Zakros, which he deeply loves and honors, and what played a decisive role in his decision to serve as a radio operator,...
The maritime analyst, lecturer on shipping matters at educational institutions in the United Kingdom, member of the Chios Club, author, and founder of allaboutshipping.co.uk, John Faraclas, spoke about the Chios Festival currently taking place in the maritime hub of Chios, featuring prominent personalities...
Captain Giannis Bountoukos, a fisherman with his boat "Thodoros" from Volos, shares his perspective on the dire situation in the Pagasetic Gulf caused by the dead fish from Lake Karla following the Daniel floods and the current state of the water table.
He also discusses the impact on fish markets,...
Captain Georgos Paraskevas from Tinos takes us on a journey to the island of the Panagia Megalochari and explains how he decided to pursue a career in the maritime profession.
He discusses the unique aspects of both deep-sea shipping and yachting.
Finally, he recounts a medical adventure he faced...
Veteran Captain Spyros Kokkinopoulos from Athens decided at just 12 years old that he wanted to become a ship captain.
His father, a lawyer by profession, tried to dissuade him by sending him to serve on a small motor ship at the age of 16, hoping this would change his mind.
Not only did this...
The award-winning show ''Fair Winds and Following Seas'' with Antonis Karagiannakis is dedicated to Greek seafarers, featuring stories of their day-to-day lives, live testimonies, and connections with Greek ocean liners sailing across the world’s oceans.
The award-winning show ''Fair Winds and Following Seas'' with Antonis Karagiannakis is dedicated to Greek seafarers, featuring stories of their day-to-day lives, live testimonies, and connections with Greek ocean liners sailing across the world’s oceans.
The award-winning show ''Fair Winds and Following Seas'' with Antonis Karagiannakis is dedicated to Greek seafarers, featuring stories of their day-to-day lives, live testimonies, and connections with Greek ocean liners sailing across the world’s oceans.
The award-winning show ''Fair Winds and Following Seas'' with Antonis Karagiannakis is dedicated to Greek seafarers, featuring stories of their day-to-day lives, live testimonies, and connections with Greek ocean liners sailing across the world’s oceans.
The award-winning show ''Fair Winds and Following Seas'' with Antonis Karagiannakis is dedicated to Greek seafarers, featuring stories of their day-to-day lives, live testimonies, and connections with Greek ocean liners sailing across the world’s oceans.
The award-winning show ''Fair Winds and Following Seas'' with Antonis Karagiannakis is dedicated to Greek seafarers, featuring stories of their day-to-day lives, live testimonies, and connections with Greek ocean liners sailing across the world’s oceans.
The award-winning show ''Fair Winds and Following Seas'' with Antonis Karagiannakis is dedicated to Greek seafarers, featuring stories of their day-to-day lives, live testimonies, and connections with Greek ocean liners sailing across the world’s oceans.
The award-winning show ''Fair Winds and Following Seas'' with Antonis Karagiannakis is dedicated to Greek seafarers, featuring stories of their day-to-day lives, live testimonies, and connections with Greek ocean liners sailing across the world’s oceans.
The award-winning show ''Fair Winds and Following Seas'' with Antonis Karagiannakis is dedicated to Greek seafarers, featuring stories of their day-to-day lives, live testimonies, and connections with Greek ocean liners sailing across the world’s oceans.
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