Welcome to Rough Seas – The Marine Engineering Podcast

Delve into the complex world of marine engineering as we explore the challenges and innovations shaping the future. From sustainability to groundbreaking technologies, discover how overcoming obstacles in the marine industry makes waves for a better tomorrow.

Season 1 | Episode 4

Sky to Sea – feat. Erik Brine

FT. Erik Brine , Deputy Commander, 514th Air Mobility Wing (U.S. Air Force Reserve)

From the azure skies of Afghanistan, to Capitol Hill and the Pentagon, US Air Force pilot Colonel Erik Brine’s career reads like an encyclopedia of service to international security. While Colonel Brine’s primary focus has been in aerial operations, he has expanded his expertise to undersea technology. In this episode, he and Ben talk about the future of global security, the pivot to the Pacific, and the dire need to align government, academia and private industry.

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Season 1 | Episode 3

Servant Leadership – feat. Rich Gravel

FT. Richard Gravel , Director of Business Development - Thales Defense & Security, Inc

In this week’s episode, we welcome Rich Gravel, Canada’s Director of Business Development, Naval programs at Tallus. From his youth sailing on Lake Saint Louis, Quebec to Canadian Navy attache in Washington, DC, Gravel has constantly challenged himself within a host of naval roles. Using his breadth and depth of experience in a spectrum of operations, Rich now finds himself championing innovation in the private sector.

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Season 1 | Episode 2

At the Helm of Change – feat. Chris Gare

FT. Chris Gare, Associate Director - Turner & Townsend

On this week’s episode, we welcome former British Royal Navy Director of Operations and executive officer Chris Gare. From training underwater warfare, to managing fleet operations at NATO, Chris shares his experience navigating obstacles and affecting positive change, within complex political environments at the international level.

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Season 1 | Episode 1

Navigating Planet and Profit – feat. Justin Manley

FT. Justin Manley , Virtual CxO - Technologist, Executive, Advisor in Oceantech and Robotics

There are few people in ocean tech who command a greater audience than Justin Manley. His impact in academia, industry and most recently philanthropy is motivating innnovation at a pace not seen before.
In this inaugural episode we dive deep into the ocean tech landscape; what is currently driving innovation in the space, and how it can best be financed. Justin’s humble demeanour resonates through his commitment to climate innovation and entrepreneurship best characterised by his mantra “Profit And Planet”.

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