Greek Seafarers

Easter wishes, seafarers’ memories, and the deep emotions of those who live by the sea—woven together with tales of unforgettable celebrations in distant oceans and far-off ports. Antonis Karagiannakis invites you on a voyage through captivating stories of Easter spent at sea...

The guest on the show was Mr. Vassilis Papastergiadis, the president of the Greek Community of Melbourne. Recently named "Lawyer of the Year" for Australia and New Zealand, Mr. Papastergiadis discussed the community's initiatives and future goals.He spoke about the ongoing expansion of the community's...

Captain Aristides Grigoratos shares his story on "Fair Winds and Following Seas" on Voice of Greece. "Ships and shipping were an easy solution for the conditions of that time, but at the same time, they were a difficult path due to the harsh conditions on the vessels of that era. I wanted to become...

The “Historical Walks” series on Voice of Greece sets sail on a journey into the world of sailors, both at sea and on land. Giorgos Tsimouris, emeritus professor of social anthropology at Panteion University, explores the trials and tribulations of those who dedicate their lives to the open waters—...

Nikos Charalambides, Executive Director of the Greek office of Greenpeace, is the featured guest on "Saturday Shift", the weekend special edition of the radio program "Fair Winds and Following Seas" with Antonis Karagiannakis on Voice of Greece, airing on Saturday, April 12th, at 08:00 a.m. In a...

Captain Nikos Tsoulis, Director of Studies at the Merchant Marine Academy of Macedonia, shared his journey and reflections on "Fair Winds and Following Seas" on Voice of Greece. “I come from Thessaloniki,” he said, “not from a seafaring family. Still, from early on, I understood the unique oppor...

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...

Captain Vasilis Gkelis, originally from Dervenochoria, has sailed on 21 different ships with various companies throughout his long career. The final vessel he served on was the M/V "ATHANASIOS." “I had no connection to the sea,” he recalls. “I was studying to get into Panteion University, and I end...

Dimitris Kalampalikas, a naval architect from Volos, graduated from the Athens University of Applied Sciences while already working at a shipyard specializing in wooden vessels. Since 2004, he has been actively involved in shipbuilding and ship repair, collaborating with most major shipping companies...

The “Historical Walks” series on Voice of Greece sets sail on a journey into the world of sailors, both at sea and on land. In the next two episodes, Giorgos Tsimouris, emeritus professor of social anthropology at Panteion University, explores the trials and tribulations of those who dedicate their liv...

Captain Giannis Zorgias from Faliro has 20.5 years of maritime service. During a hold cleaning operation in America, he narrowly escaped certain death due to fumes in the cargo hold. He was hospitalized at a port hospital, while four other crew members did not survive. "I first boarded as a junior...

Captain Gerasimos Dellaportas from Ithaca first set sail in July 1964 in Palermo, Italy, aboard the M/V "OLYMPIC SUN," a 32,000-ton vessel owned by Onassis’s company He has since dedicated over 40 years to the sea. A devout believer in both God and himself, Captain Gerasimos highlights, "Islanders h...

Chef Simos Aikaterinis, hailing from Vrontados, Chios, shares his story on "Fair Winds and Following Seas," recounting: "My father was a landman, but all four of his sons followed the sea and the ships. I first embarked at the age of 15, alongside my younger brother, on the 'M/V BYZANTINOS MONARCH'...

The founder and president of Daskalakis Congress & TRV and the initiative Kales Thalasses me Ygeia kai Asfaleia, Ms. Iro Daskalaki, spoke about the significance of Greek shipping through the centuries and the challenging yet crucial role of Greek seafarers. She emphasized that their health and safety...

Thanos Kondylis, PhD in History from the University of Athens and author, is the guest on “Saturday Shift“, the two-hour weekend special edition of the show “Fair Winds and Following Seas” with Antonis Karagiannakis on Voice of Greece, on Saturday, March 29, 2025. The discussion revolves around his ...

Two days before setting off on his next voyage, Captain Dimitris Petrakis from Kimolos spoke on "Fair Winds and Following Seas" and Voice of Greece. He shared his emotions just days before his departure, describing "the sadness and melancholy of leaving the island and the indescribable joy—like a...

Captain Giannis Kouyoumtzoglou, currently anchored at Samarinda bay in Indonesia waiting to load coal, spoke briefly on "Fair Winds and Following Seas" to greet the audience. Next, Master Charalambos Taratoridis, originally from Pyrgochori in Kavala, shared his 38 years of documented and dedicated...

Maritime analyst, lecturer on shipping topics at educational institutions and organizations abroad—particularly in the United Kingdom—member of the Chios Marine Club, HESGB, author, and co-founder of allaboutshipping.co.uk, John Faraclas, spoke on the show "Fair Winds and Following Seas" about the cur...