A program dedicated to Greek seafarers and the issues that affect their daily lives. It shares seafarers’ stories and firsthand accounts, along with live broadcasts from Greek oceangoing vessels sailing the world’s seas.
Produced and presented by Antonis Karagiannakis
“Fair Winds and Following Seas – Saturday Shift,” hosted by Antonis Karagiannakis, welcomes Vassilis Mamalis, Executive Director of the Hellenic Ports Association (ELIME).
In the interview, Mr. Mamalis discusses his relationship with the sea, as well as the challenges and prospects facing Greek ports...
A program dedicated to Greek seafarers and the issues that affect their daily lives. It shares seafarers’ stories and firsthand accounts, along with live broadcasts from Greek oceangoing vessels sailing the world’s seas.
Produced and presented by Antonis Karagiannakis
John Faraclas—shipping analyst, former professor of maritime studies, member of the Chios Marine Club, author, and co-founder of allaboutshipping.co.uk—joins “Fair Winds and Following Seas” on Voice of Greece.
He reflects on his native Chios and the celebration of Saint Markella, the island's patron ...
A program dedicated to Greek seafarers and the issues that affect their daily lives. It shares seafarers’ stories and firsthand accounts, along with live broadcasts from Greek oceangoing vessels sailing the world’s seas.
Produced and presented by Antonis Karagiannakis
Rhode Island State Senator Leonidas Raptakis speaks to Voice of Greece's "Fair Winds and Following Seas."
Born to a family from the seafaring island of Andros, Senator Raptakis reflects on his lifelong connection to shipping and recalls his role in helping save the Hellas Liberty, the last surviving...
A program dedicated to Greek seafarers and the issues that affect their daily lives. It shares seafarers’ stories and firsthand accounts, along with live broadcasts from Greek oceangoing vessels sailing the world’s seas.
Produced and presented by Antonis Karagiannakis
Marios Bougioukas, Chief Officer in the Merchant Navy, President of the Hellenic Maritime Purchasing Club, and member of the Chios Maritime Club; Eleni Sakka, naval architect and mechanical engineer and Procurement Director at Blue Carrier Management; and Markos Aspiotis, former marine engineer, Director...
A program dedicated to Greek seafarers and the issues that affect their daily lives. It shares seafarers’ stories and firsthand accounts, along with live broadcasts from Greek oceangoing vessels sailing the world’s seas.
Produced and presented by Antonis Karagiannakis
Ju-Seong Lim, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Greece, visited the Voice of Greece studio during the Posidonia 2026 international shipping exhibition and spoke on “Fair Winds and Following Seas.” Among other topics, he expressed his admiration for the scale of the exhibition and the wide range of ...
In “Fair Winds and Following Seas”, we highlight and share remarkable stories from Greek seafarers, recorded in their own distinctive way and carrying their own unique character and meaning. These are extraordinary tales from ships, ports, and seas around the world, with the sailors themselves at the...
Katerina Theodosiou, Co-Founder and Co-Owner of TRIAD, joins Voice of Greece and “Fair Winds and Following Seas.”
Speaking from the Voice of Greece studio at Posidonia 2026, she discusses the strength of the Greek merchant shipping industry, describing it as a key pillar of the Greek economy.
Theodosiou pre...
In “Fair Winds and Following Seas”, we highlight and share remarkable stories from Greek seafarers, recorded in their own distinctive way and carrying their own unique character and meaning. These are extraordinary tales from ships, ports, and seas around the world, with the sailors themselves at the...
"Fair Winds and Following Seas” and Voice of Greece attended the open-air screening in Athens of the award-winning documentary Ocean with David Attenborough.
Featured in the program are Dimitris Kokkinis, Master Mariner, social entrepreneur, and Marine Coordinator for audiovisual productions, and G...
Ahead of the peak summer travel season, Vasilis Kikilias, Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy, visited the Port of Piraeus to review preparations for the expected surge in passenger traffic.
During his visit, the minister met with officers of the Hellenic Coast Guard to discuss the safety...
In “Fair Winds and Following Seas”, we highlight and share remarkable stories from Greek seafarers, recorded in their own distinctive way and carrying their own unique character and meaning. These are extraordinary tales from ships, ports, and seas around the world, with the sailors themselves at the...
“Fair Winds and Following Seas” and Voice of Greece take listeners to the historic Hellenic Naval Academy, where the Union of Greek Shipowners (UGS) presented 365 scholarships for the 2026–2027 academic year.
The program features excerpts from speeches by Vasilis Kikilias, Minister of Maritime Affai...
In “Fair Winds and Following Seas”, we highlight and share remarkable stories from Greek seafarers, recorded in their own distinctive way and carrying their own unique character and meaning. These are extraordinary tales from ships, ports, and seas around the world, with the sailors themselves at the...
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