Architect and collaborator of the Hellenic Maritime Museum and the Institute of Mediterranean Studies, Konstantinos Damianidis, spoke on "Fair Winds and Following Seas" about the exhibition From Stern to Bow: Sailing Ships of the 18th and 19th Centuries, presented at the Hellenic Maritime Museum from...
Unknown stories from WWII about Greek shipping, Greece’s involvement in the war, the German bombing of the ship ELLAS in Piraeus, the significance of Greece’s merchant and military ships, and the contribution of Greeks in Egypt to the Battle of El Alamein and their collaboration with Allied forces.
These top...
In September 1922, the captain of the Japanese merchant ship "Tokei Maru" saved the lives of 825 people—women, children, and men, Greeks and Armenians—from the wrath of the Turks as Smyrna burned.
Unable to bear the magnitude of the tragedy, the captain stood against the Turks, who were demanding tha...
In September 1922, the captain of the Japanese merchant ship "Tokei Maru" saved the lives of 825 people—women, children, and men, Greeks and Armenians—from the wrath of the Turks as Smyrna burned.
Unable to bear the magnitude of the tragedy, the captain stood against the Turks, who were demanding tha...
Stefanos Chandakas, the founder and president of the non-profit organization HOPEgenesis and an obstetrician-gynecologist, discussed the demographic challenges facing the islands and issues of infertility. His talks are part of the winter voyage of the Aegean Team to the remote islands, currently taking...
Along with news, reflections, and songs of the sea and shipping, "Fair Winds and Following Seas" also shared the poem "Pano Sta Kymata" ("Upon the Waves") by veteran captain Kostas Fragos from Kardamyla, Chios, which he dedicates to all sailors.
Πάνω στα κύματα
«Μια ζωή μεταξύ ουρανού και ...
The seafarer Dimitris Ch. Tselikas from Patras read "The Captain" from his poetry collection Mythos Thalassinos on an episode featuring interesting maritime news, songs of the sea, and sailors.
Ο ΚΑΠΕΤΑΝΙΟΣ«Έπιασε φουσκοθαλασσιά, πρωί στο Λυβικό.
Βάρδια τιμόνι, κράταγα την ρότα μας με κόπο.
«Δύο καρα...
The graduate of the School of Hydra—the oldest Maritime School in the world—Captain Christos Karavidas from Thessaloniki shares with us the significance of The Voice of Greece for sailors and Greeks around the world. He emphasizes that on every ship he sailed, they always listened to ERT's global rad...
During his speech at the opening ceremony of the 4th Olympic Yacht Show at Olympic Marine in Lavrio, Deputy Minister of Shipping and Island Policy, Mr. Stefanos Gikas, highlighted the comparative advantages of Greece, which already ranks second among the most popular yachting destinations, solidifying...
The art historian and curator of the artworks of the Hellenic Parliament, Theodoros Koutsogiannis, who has curated exhibitions for the Hellenic Parliament, the National Archaeological Museum, the Municipal Gallery of Chania, the Municipal Gallery of Heraklion, among others, speaks on “Saturday S...
The art historian and curator of the artworks of the Hellenic Parliament, Theodoros Koutsogiannis, who has curated exhibitions for the Hellenic Parliament, the National Archaeological Museum, the Municipal Gallery of Chania, the Municipal Gallery of Heraklion, among others, speaks on “Saturday Shift” wit...
The head of the Organizing Committee of the 4th Olympic Yacht Show speaks about maritime tourism, which employs many workers from various sectors and is a valuable product for the Greek economy that continues to evolve.
Mr. Gerolymatos states, "The Olympic Yacht Show, taking place from October 10-13,...
From the beautiful city of Thessaloniki, Captain Christos Karavidas shares his thoughts and feelings about his chosen profession as a seafarer, a path he has never regretted. A graduate of the Hydra Merchant Marine Academy, he expresses his passion for the sea, stating, “If I were born again, I would s...
Antonis Pitsilos, the president of the Chios Marine Club and a resident of Vrontado, Chios, recently spoke about his profound love for the sea, shipping, and his island. He expressed pride in receiving an award at a significant maritime conference organized by Navigator. This recognition highlights...
Nikolas Tsantoulis from Piraeus, who now lives in Thebes, with 37 years of service, speaks to "Fair Winds and Following Seas".
"I first boarded on 19-12-1980 and left the ships on 23-08-2021," he says.
He advises everyone working at sea and in the shipping industry to take care of themselves...
The educator, author, and historian Kostas Antypas is a the guest on "Saturday Shift", the Saturday special edition of Antonis Karagiannakis' show "Fair Winds and Following Seas" on Voice of Greece, on October 5, 2024.
The educator, author, and historian Kostas Antypas will be the guest on "Saturday Shift", the Saturday special edition of Antonis Karagiannakis' show "Fair Winds and Following Seas" on Voice of Greece, this Saturday, October 5, at 08:00 a.m. Athens time.
"The journey at sea has been a dangerous undertaking...
The maritime analyst, lecturer on maritime issues in educational institutions and organizations abroad, particularly in the United Kingdom, and a member of the Chios Marine Club, spoke on the program "Fair Winds and Following Seas" about the risks facing the Mediterranean region and Greece due to the...
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