On this edition - There are about 30 million shipping containers and 6,000 container ships around the world, but what about their safety and security? We hear about the offshore island communities, that they’ve had enough Government reports about their future and it’s time action was taken, we capture a special moment for an RNLI lifeboat Coxswain as he describes how he followed his father, and we discover the stories behind the sinking of the HMS Wasp. Presented by Tom MacSweeney - https://twitter.com/tommacsweeney Sound Supervision by Justin Maher - https://twitter.com/jusmaher Discover comprehensive maritime coverage at https://tommacsweeneymarine.ie You can stay up to date with Tom MacSweeney's Maritime Ireland by subscribing to the show on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/tom-macsweeneys-maritime-ireland/id1451636162 or on Spotify here: https://spoti.fi/2DX9F5F You can also follow Tom MacSweeney's Maritime Ireland on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maritimeirelandradioshow/

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Ep.23 –Smart Containers

Ep.23 –Containment

On this edition - Women dockers. Has the walrus really gone home? And a new €25m ship honours Ireland's legendary explorer. You can stay up to date with Tom MacSweeney's Maritime Ireland by subscribing to the show on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/tom-macsweeneys-maritime-ireland/id1451636162 or on Spotify here: https://spoti.fi/2DX9F5F You can follow Tom MacSweeney's Maritime Ireland on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maritimeirelandradioshow/ or at https://tommacsweeneymarine.ie/

Ep.22 – Footprints In The Snow

On this edition- will Irish salmon survive the challenges of climate change? Is the EU biased against Irish fishermen? And why the past summer was not a good one for safety on Irish waters. You can stay up to date with Tom MacSweeney's Maritime Ireland by subscribing to the show on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/tom-macsweeneys-maritime-ireland/id1451636162 or on Spotify here: https://spoti.fi/2DX9F5F You can follow Tom MacSweeney's Maritime Ireland on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maritimeirelandradioshow/ or at https://tommacsweeneymarine.ie/

S1E21 - The Threat To Lordly Salmon

On this edition - the threat to maritime security, shipping, fishing, ports and navigation aids and the wonderful people of the West who fix old boats. You can stay up to date with Tom MacSweeney's Maritime Ireland by subscribing to the show on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/tom-macsweeneys-maritime-ireland/id1451636162 or on Spotify here: https://spoti.fi/2DX9F5F You can follow Tom MacSweeney's Maritime Ireland on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maritimeirelandradioshow/ or at https://tommacsweeneymarine.ie/

S1E20 - The Loveen

On this edition – a message from a Walrus about climate change, a sailor from Tom Crean’s homeplace embarks on a non-stop voyage around the world and, would you live in a shipping container turned into an apartment on the riverside? You can stay up to date with Tom MacSweeney's Maritime Ireland by subscribing to the show on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/tom-macsweeneys-maritime-ireland/id1451636162 or on Spotify here: https://spoti.fi/2DX9F5F You can follow Tom MacSweeney's Maritime Ireland on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maritimeirelandradioshow/

S1E19 - Where's Wally?

On this edition – There is no denying that change is happening in Irish waters. What impact will that change have? You can stay up to date with Tom MacSweeney's Maritime Ireland by subscribing to the show on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/tom-macsweeneys-maritime-ireland/id1451636162 or on Spotify here: https://spoti.fi/2DX9F5F You can follow Tom MacSweeney's Maritime Ireland on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maritimeirelandradioshow/

S1E18 - Hot Water

On this edition – the future of the inland waterways. There are 1,000 km of them between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. The CEO of Waterways Ireland, John McDonagh, tells us about their plans for the future of this vast resource. You can stay up to date with Tom MacSweeney's Maritime Ireland by subscribing to the show on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/tom-macsweeneys-maritime-ireland/id1451636162 or on Spotify here: https://spoti.fi/2DX9F5F You can follow Tom MacSweeney's Maritime Ireland on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maritimeirelandradioshow/

S1E17 - Inland Waterways

On this edition – an Irish diver descends into the void of darkness which encapsulates and blankets the deep ocean around the Titanic and reveals the marine life which, in blindness, survives down there. You can stay up to date with Tom MacSweeney's Maritime Ireland by subscribing to the show on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/tom-macsweeneys-maritime-ireland/id1451636162 or on Spotify here: https://spoti.fi/2DX9F5F You can follow Tom MacSweeney's Maritime Ireland on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maritimeirelandradioshow/

S1E16 - Diving To The Titanic

On this edition - Lough Corrib is now the location for Europe’s oldest and longest inland sailing race. The story of a man trying to buy from his Parish Priest the painting of a boat on which he had been part of the crew on its first voyage and we’ll hear the personal story of an Air Corps search-and-rescue pilot who flew rescue missions off the Irish coast and whose first mission was almost his last. 'Air, Sea and Land Memories is available from Hayes Print Publishing in Ennistymon, Co Clare. Telephone (065) 707 1125 or email info@hayesprint.ie It costs €20 plus postage. You can stay up to date with Tom MacSweeney's Maritime Ireland by subscribing to the show on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/tom-macsweeneys-maritime-ireland/id1451636162 or on Spotify here: https://spoti.fi/2DX9F5F You can follow Tom MacSweeney's Maritime Ireland on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maritimeirelandradioshow/

S1E15 - The Cong-Galway Race

On this edition - Sailing from Kerry, alone, around the world, non-stop for 8 months. The long-legged spider of the Waterford Estuary. And what the fishermen really think of the government. You can stay up to date with Tom MacSweeney's Maritime Ireland by subscribing to the show on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/tom-macsweeneys-maritime-ireland/id1451636162 or on Spotify here: https://spoti.fi/2DX9F5F You can follow Tom MacSweeney's Maritime Ireland on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maritimeirelandradioshow/

S1E14 - The Long-Legged Spider Of The Waterford Estuary

On this edition - What the sea is telling us about ‘unseasonable weather’ and what Dublin Port is doing for the world’s longest-distance migrants. You can stay up to date with Tom MacSweeney's Maritime Ireland by subscribing to the show on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/tom-macsweeneys-maritime-ireland/id1451636162 or on Spotify here: https://spoti.fi/2DX9F5F You can follow Tom MacSweeney's Maritime Ireland on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maritimeirelandradioshow/ This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

S1E13 - The World’s Longest-distance Migrants

On this edition - Shellfish are vegetarians; we breathe with the help of phytoplankton and why are lifeboats coloured orange? You can stay up to date with Tom MacSweeney's Maritime Ireland by subscribing to the show on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/tom-macsweeneys-maritime-ireland/id1451636162 or on Spotify here: https://spoti.fi/2DX9F5F You can follow Tom MacSweeney's Maritime Ireland on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maritimeirelandradioshow/ This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

S1E12 - Shellfish Are Vegetarians

On this edition – The Irish fishing industry says it is being bled to death by the European Commission and lack of Government support. The Great Fish of the Sun is back in Irish waters and the programme suggests 50 things to create special moments for yourself – by the sea. You can stay up to date with Tom MacSweeney's Maritime Ireland by subscribing to the show on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/tom-macsweeneys-maritime-ireland/id1451636162 or on Spotify here: https://spoti.fi/2DX9F5F You can follow Tom MacSweeney's Maritime Ireland on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maritimeirelandradioshow/ This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

S1E11 - Bled To Death

On this edition - 76,000 rivers in Ireland have barriers that affect how they flow, have an impact on fisheries and could affect water supplies. Fisheries Ireland marine scientists outline how they are dealing with the situation. The days of the maritime radio 'pirates' are recalled and the programme questions the Government's attitude towards watersports. You can stay up to date with Tom MacSweeney's Maritime Ireland by subscribing to the show on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/tom-macsweeneys-maritime-ireland/id1451636162 or on Spotify here: https://spoti.fi/2DX9F5F You can follow Tom MacSweeney's Maritime Ireland on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maritimeirelandradioshow/ This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

S1E10 - Ireland's Water Barriers

This Island Nation covers Ireland's maritime culture, history, tradition and development. This Island Nation is presented by Tom MacSweeney and originates from Community Radio Youghal. It is broadcast on 11 community radio stations around Ireland.

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