Stefanos Gkikas, Deputy Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy, speaking at a shipping conference in Piraeus, referred to the safety of Greek seafarers across the world’s seas—especially during these days of conflict in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz.
At the same time, he und...
The Hellenic Maritime Museum is organizing the 14th Panhellenic Conference of Maritime Museums on 24 and 25 April, at the museum’s premises in Zea Marina.
Ms Anagnostopoulou–Paloumpi noted, among other things, that the conference is held under the auspices of the Ministry of Culture and Sports.
With the...
On “Fair Winds and Following Seas”, we highlight and share unique stories from Greek seafarers—stories recorded in their own distinct voice, each carrying its own colour and meaning. These are remarkable accounts from ships, ports, and seas across the world, with the seafarers themselves as the true ...
Nikos Violos from Chios speaks on “Fair Winds and Following Seas” on Voice of Greece.
“For us Chians, the sea was both an outlet and a solution for our professional path. Most people from my village, Vrontados—even though I grew up in Piraeus—turned to ships and shipping, and we have never regretted...
Dimitris Karavellas, Director of WWF Greece, speaks on "Fair Winds and Following Seas" on Voice of Greece.
Following the signing of a Presidential Decree establishing the permanent marine protection of Gyaros, the designation of the Marine Protected Area is now officially secured.
Mr Karavellas...
On “Fair Winds and Following Seas”, we highlight and share unique stories from Greek seafarers—stories recorded in their own distinct voice, each carrying its own colour and meaning. These are remarkable accounts from ships, ports, and seas across the world, with the seafarers themselves as the true ...
On “Fair Winds and Following Seas”, we highlight and share unique stories from Greek seafarers—stories recorded in their own distinct voice, each carrying its own colour and meaning. These are remarkable accounts from ships, ports, and seas across the world, with the seafarers themselves as the true ...
The Second Captain of M/V Star Peace, Antonis Mountes, who hails from the seafaring island of Chios, speaks with Antonis Karagiannakis on “Fair Winds and Following Seas” on Voice of Greece.
Throughout this period of conflict in the Persian Gulf, Captain Antonis, along with the vessel’s 21 crew membe...
On “Fair Winds and Following Seas”, we highlight and share unique stories from Greek seafarers—stories recorded in their own distinct voice, each carrying its own colour and meaning. These are remarkable accounts from ships, ports, and seas across the world, with the seafarers themselves as the true ...
“Fair Winds and Following Seas” with Antonis Karagiannakis, welcomes Professor Yannis Theotokas, President of the Department of Maritime Studies at the University of Piraeus, researcher and author.
On the occasion of the 4th expanded edition of his book “Organization and Manag...
On Saturday, 21 March 2026, at 08:00 Athens time, "Saturday Shift", the two-hour Saturday edition of the Voice of Greece program "Fair Winds and Following Seas" with Antonis Karagiannakis, welcomes Professor Yannis Theotokas, President of the Department of Maritime Studies at the University of Piraeus,...
Second Officer Ilias Tousounis from Kasos, who disembarked just a few days ago, speaks on "Fair Winds and Following Seas" on Voice of Greece.
“The art of seamanship, along with the knowledge and experience of navigation, must be passed on in the best possible way from the older to the younger generation, s...
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.
A small yet historic moment was written at this year’s Academy Awards, when Cassandra Kulukundis took to the stage to receive the Oscar for Best Casting for the film "One Battle After Another."
With roots in Kasos, Cassandra Kulukundis brought with her to the Oscars the aura of the Greek sea, Greek s...
Marine insurance broker and founder of Searock Marine Insurance Brokers, Maria Mavroudi, originally from Astypalaia, takes the helm on "Fair Winds and Following Seas" on Voice of Greece.
“I cannot imagine my life without the sea, nor can I function away from it. It is my second nature. My father 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
Giannis Pavlopoulos—former Vice Admiral (ret.), Honorary Chief of Fleet of the Hellenic Navy, and President of Sea Guardian Maritime Security Services—speaks on "Fair Winds and Following Seas" on Voice of Greece.
He discusses the current situation as it has evolved in the Strait of Hormuz, the Per...
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
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