He once dreamed of becoming a doctor — but the sea called, and he answered. Drawn to ships and the open horizon, he became a captain and never looked back. For more than 53 years, Captain Dimos Benas served the sea and Greek Merchant Shipping with unwavering passion, responsibility, and deep respect.
Even a...
Sub-Lieutenant Captain Giorgos Moschoutis from Sifnos speaks on "Fair Winds and Following Seas" and Voice of Greece.
He has just completed his training at KESEN (Centre for Further Education of Merchant Marine Officers) and is now waiting to embark on a new voyage in the coming days.
After initially...
Award-winning show 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 Mayor of the Heroic Island of Kasos, Michalis Erotokritos, spoke on the show “Fair Winds and Following Seas”, on Voice of Greece.
"I grew up by the sea, in Rhodes and Kasos, and I wanted to become a ship captain—but my parents discouraged me. So I turned to pharmacy, despite my deep love for t...
Maria Sarri, Director of the Aegean Maritime Museum, and board member Achilleas Viliotis join Antonis Karagiannakis on “Saturday Shift”, the weekend special edition of the show “Fair Winds and Following Seas”, broadcast by Voice of Greece.
They speak about their deep bond with the sea, the museum’...
Maria Sarri, Director of the Aegean Maritime Museum, and board member Achilleas Viliotis join Antonis Karagiannakis on “Saturday Watch”, the weekend special edition of the show “Fair Winds and Following Seas”, broadcast by Voice of Greece.
They speak about their deep bond with the sea, the museum’...
Για τις «Ημέρες Θάλασσας 2025», την θάλασσα και τον Πειραιά μιλάνε στις «ΚΑΛΕΣ ΘΑΛΑΣΣΕΣ» και τη ΦΩΝΗ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΑΣ ο Αντιδήμαρχος Προγραμματισμού και Βιώσιμης Ανάπτυξης του Δήμου Πειραιά Δημήτρης Καρύδης και ο οικονομολόγος- συλλέκτης - συγγραφέας Γιάννης Βασιλάκη...
Για τις «Ημέρες Θάλασσας 2025», την θάλασσα και τον Πειραιά μιλάει στις «ΚΑΛΕΣ ΘΑΛΑΣΣΕΣ» και τη ΦΩΝΗ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΑΣ ο Αντιδήμαρχος Προγραμματισμού και Βιώσιμης Ανάπτυξης του Δήμου Πειραιά Δημήτρης Καρύδης.
Οι «Ημέρες Θάλασσας», η σημαντικότερη ετήσια γιορτή εξωστρέφειας της πόλης και ένας από τους πλέον...
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...
Η διευθύντρια της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Προστασίας της Φύσης και υπεύθυνη συντονισμού του προγράμματος «ΓΑΛΑΖΙΑ ΣΗΜΑΙΑ» κυρία Δαρεία-Νεφέλη Βουρδουμπά μιλάει στις «ΚΑΛΕΣ ΘΑΛΑΣΣΕΣ» και τη ΦΩΝΗ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΑΣ.
«Με 623 βραβευμένες ακτές, η Ελλάδα κατέχει και πάλι την 2η θέση ...
Captain George Koumpenas, President of the Union of Cruise Ship Owners and Celestyal Cruises CEO, joins “Saturday Shift", the Saturday special edition of the show "Fair Winds and Following Seas” with Antonis Karagiannakis.
In this insightful conversation, Captain Koumpenas affirms Greece’s posit...
On Saturday, May 31, 2025, at 08:00 am Athens time, Captain George Koumpenas, President of the Union of Cruise Ship Owners and Celestyal Cruises CEO, joins “Saturday Shift”—the special weekend edition of the show “Fair Winds and Following Seas”—with Antonis Karagiannakis, on Voice of Greece.
In this insigh...
Just before setting sail on a ten-day voyage aboard a yacht with international guests, Captain Panagiotis Zorzos - graduate of the prestigious Hydra Maritime Academy- spoke on the show "Fair Winds and Following Seas" and Voice of Greece.
Hailing from a long line of seafarers, Captain Zorzos naturally...
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...
Second Officer Captain Stylianos Koutsodontis, hailing from Aegina and Syros, joined us on “Fair Winds and Following Seas” on Voice of Greece for a heartfelt conversation about life at sea.
“My whole life, since I was a child, has revolved around the sea—swimming, boats, fishing, and the stories...
Eliza Karampetian-Nikotiian, Head of Public Relations and Advertising for the NGO Safe Water Sports, joined “Fair Winds and Following Seas” to speak about water safety and awareness initiatives.
She shared the official 2024 statistics on drownings and water-related accidents in Greece, and introduced the...
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...
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