Maritime Matters

by Northeast Maritime Institute

Maritime Matters is the official podcast of the Northeast Maritime Institute - College of Maritime Science and was re-launched in April 2020. The podcast promotes dialogue through our shared connections to the sea. Featuring interviews with mariners, military personnel, entrepreneurs and maritime enthusiasts alike - Maritime Matters unveils the role the sea plays in all our lives and even if we don't work in the maritime indus ...   ...  Read more
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Podcast episodes

  • Season 2

  • Episode 11 - Len Tchorz

    Episode 11 - Len Tchorz

    S02 E11
    May 26, 2021
    01:01:22

    Morgan talks with Fairhaven resident Len Tchorz about his experience in the New Bedford fishing fleet. At 93 years old, Len discusses the differences and similarities in the maritime industry then vs. now as he shares an abundance of sea stories and life experiences with us.

  • Season 1

  • Episode 10 - Captain Jeff MacDonough

    Episode 10 - Captain Jeff MacDonough

    S01 E10
    Jul 8, 2020
    36:51

    Morgan talks with College of Maritime Science alumnus and current instructor Captain Jeff MacDonough. They discuss the uniqueness of the college program, what it takes to obtain a Captain's license, the Herreshoff Museum in Bristol RI, and delivering maritime education during COVID-19.

  • Episode 9 - Rett Newton and Eric R. Dawicki

    Episode 9 - Rett Newton and Eric R. Dawicki

    S01 E09
    Jul 1, 2020
    42:02

    Morgan and Eric talk with Beaufort NC Mayor Everett (Rett) Newton. Rett is a retired Air Force Colonel and a PhD candidate at Duke University, studying at the Duke University Marine Lab in Beaufort. He's passionate about people, the maritime heritage and industry that drives Beaufort, and doing good for his community.

  • Episode 8 - Captain Janet Urbanowicz

    Episode 8 - Captain Janet Urbanowicz

    S01 E08
    Jun 24, 2020
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    Morgan talks with Captain Janet Urbanowicz. Janet is a former Nurse turned Captain! A love and passion for the sea led her to change careers and pursue her dream of working on the water. She is a talented delivery captain and boat handler, making journeys to all sorts of different destinations on different vessels.

  • Episode 6 - Jack Gordon

    Episode 6 - Jack Gordon

    S01 E06
    May 28, 2020
    25:53

    In this episode, Captain Morgan Dawicki talks with Jack Gordon the filmmaker behind The Ocean Knows No Borders. Jack is a graduate of the Tabor Academy and a current student at UC Berkeley. Jack has produced 3 documentaries and is setting his sights on many more. The documentary, The Ocean Knows No Borders, released to the public for free this year on the Northeast Maritime YouTube channel, covers Captain Aunofo Havea’s life and her career in the maritime industry. To view Jack's documentaries or found out more about his work, please check out the following links! Celestial (Trailer): https://vimeo.com/390338391 The Ocean Knows No Borders: https://youtu.be/JmtX0PWy0e0 A Century of Tabor Rowing: https://vimeo.com/jackgordon1/tabor Jack Gordon Films: www.jackgfilms.com