Listen "189. Interview with a Marine Engineer"
Episode Synopsis
A Danish marine engineer joins us to explain the real work behind keeping a cargo ship alive: maintenance rhythms, critical failures, and the calm discipline that keeps risk low when the sea won’t cooperate. We compare corporate pressure to maritime responsibility, from Starlink limits to piracy protocols and the freedom of true time off.• why a mechanic chose marine engineering• cadet training, sea time, and certification• daily engine room workflow and maintenance logs• critical equipment, alarms, and failure triage• autonomy versus corporate-style pressure• Starlink connectivity, manuals, and troubleshooting• contracts, rotations, and promotion pathways• legal rest hours and safety culture• multicultural crews and English as working language• piracy risk, ship hardening, and safe rooms• storms, medical support, and diversions• life aboard: food, gym, games, and welfare fundsHey, and if you want to play Is It AI, you can join our Discord. And you can do that by going into your show notes, clicking the link tree in there. You can buy us a coffee and support the show. Like, share, subscribe. If you want to ask more questions to Michael, you can come to the Discord and ask.Click/Tap HERE for everything Corporate StrategyElevator Music by Julian Avila Promoted by MrSnoozeDon't forget ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ it helps!
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