This episode of "Fair Winds and Following Seas" shines a spotlight on the bright, determined young people of Greece—driven by ambition, resilience, vision, and a deep desire for progress, both personal and national.
We listen to highlights from a remarkable ceremony held on Monday evening, 01 J...
The Director of the Hellenic Centre for Marine Research (HCMR), Dr. Aristomenis Karageorgis, joins Antonis Karagiannakis on the program “Fair Winds and Following Seas – Saturday Shift” on Voice of Greece.
Dr. Karageorgis takes us on a journey into the world of HCMR, sharing its history, dev...
The Director of the Hellenic Centre for Marine Research (HCMR), Dr. Aristomenis Karageorgis, joins Antonis Karagiannakis on the program “Fair Winds and Following Seas – Saturday Shift” on Voice of Greece, on Saturday, 05 July 2025, at 08:00 Athens time, with a repeat broadcast at 20:00.
Dr. Karag...
Captain Michail Alexandreskos of the Hellenic Navy, Head of the Naval Week Office at the Directorate of Protocol and Public Relations of the Hellenic Navy General Staff, speaks on “Fair Winds and Following Seas” and Voice of Greece.
He guides us through one of the country’s most historic maritime insti...
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.
Produced and presented by Antonis Karagiannakis
Shipbroker and President of the Hellenic Shipbrokers Association, Giannis Kotzias, speaks on "Fair Winds and Following Seas" and Voice of Greece about the major upcoming international maritime conference, PIREAS 2025, set to take place at the Peace and Friendship Stadium (SEF) on Thursday and Friday,...
Marking ten years of continuous efforts to connect younger generations with the world of shipping, the Minister for Maritime Affairs and Island Policy, Mr. Vasilis Kikilias, spoke about the work of Project Connect and its flagship initiative, Adopt a Ship.
The remarks were made during a special event...
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.
Produced and presented by Antonis Karagiannakis
Just a few days after disembarking, Captain Giannis Kougioumtzoglou visited the Voice of Greece studio with his daughter Efthymia, for a heartfelt episode of "Fair Winds and Following Seas."
Together, they shared thoughts and emotions from their daily lives—what it feels like when the father and c...
The Secretary General for Island Policy at the Ministry of Shipping, Manolis Koutoulakis, speaks on “Fair Winds and Following Seas" and Voice of Greece.At the 2nd Chios International Shipping Summit, he addressed the theme “Sustainability and Coastal Shipping: Challenges and Opportunities for Island Reg...
Radio operator Makis Iordanidis, a graduate and former fellow student of mine at the Higher Command School of the Greek Army on Rhodes (ASDEN), joins “Fair Winds and Following Seas” to talk about his transition from deep-sea shipping to the pilotage service at the Port of Piraeus.
He describes the...
Irene Notias, the founder and director of Project Connect in Greece, speaks on "Fair Winds and Following Seas" on Voice of Greece.
She shares insights into ten years of continuous work to bridge the gap between the younger generation and the world of shipping. She discusses the importance of the...
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.
Produced and presented by Antonis Karagiannakis
Father Eufimianos Paraskevopoulos speaks about his enduring love for both the sea and the Church. He began his maritime journey in 2012 aboard the VLCC M.V. GRUDESUN, sailing from Fujairah to the Gulf of Mexico, shortly after graduating from the Merchant Marine Academy of Michaniona.
“My cabin w...
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.
Produced and presented by Antonis Karagiannakis
Navy Captain and author Dimitris Mitsatsos joins “Fair Winds and Following Seas – Saturday Shift” with Antonis Karagiannakis on Voice of Greece. He speaks about the secret naval mission to Cyprus in 1964, which led to armed conflict, cost lives, and remained classified for 52 years.
Mitsatsos, author of ...
Navy Captain and author Dimitris Mitsatsos joins “Fair Winds and Following Seas – Saturday Shift” with Antonis Karagiannakis on Voice of Greece, on Saturday, 21 June 2025, at 08:00 Athens time (with a repeat at 20:00 the same day).
He speaks about the secret naval mission to Cyprus in 1964, which...
Pericles Kanaris, composer and artistic director of the Near & Far Kastellorizo International Music Festival, speaks about his deep connection with the sea. A descendant of the legendary Greek revolutionary Konstantinos Kanaris, he hails from two seafaring islands: Psara and Andros.
For Pericles...
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