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’...
On “Fair Winds and Following Seas”, airing on Voice of Greece, Deputy Mayor for Planning and Sustainable Development of the Municipality of Piraeus Dimitris Karydis and economist–collector–author Giannis Vasilakis—whose work is currently on display at the city’s Municipal Art Gallery—discuss the sea, the ...
On “Fair Winds and Following Seas”, broadcast on Voice of Greece, Deputy Mayor for Planning and Sustainable Development of Piraeus Dimitris Karydis discusses Sea Days 2025, the city’s enduring relationship with the sea, and the identity of modern Piraeus.
Now in its 11th consecutive year, Sea Days ...
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...
Dareia-Nefeli Vourdouba, Director of the Hellenic Society for the Protection of Nature and National Coordinator of the Blue Flag programme, joined “Fair Winds and Following Seas” on Voice of Greece to speak about Greece’s outstanding performance in this year’s international coastal awards.“With 623 award...
Speaking from aboard his tourist vessel DISCOVERY, Captain Manolis Rizos from Lipsi shares his lifelong bond with the sea, a passion he’s nurtured since childhood. His journey begins in Rhodes and continues to Symi, part of a life dedicated to Greece’s remote island communities.“I used to run a rou...
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...
Captain Lefteris Kehagioglou is the president of the Alumni Association of the Hydra Maritime Academy—the oldest naval academy in the world—and also serves as president of the Greek Network of Small Islands.
Mr. Kehagioglou spoke about the upcoming conference on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, titled “The...
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