The Quarterdeck

Benjamin Strong sits down with Douglas B. Stevenson from the Seamen's Church Institute to discuss the issue of piracy and its effect on seafarers.

Benjamin Strong sits down with Paula and Jim from the Weather Service to discuss the Amver/SEAS weather and vessel position reporting program.

Amver's Benjamin Strong sits down with the Commander of the U.S. Coast Guard's International Ice Patrol and learns their history, mission, and plans to commemorate Titanic.

Benjamin Strong announces Admiral Jim Watson has retired, discusses a recent rescue in the Atlantic, and thanks Amver participants for a record breaking year.

Benjamin Strong and Admiral Jim Watson discuss the U.S. Coast Guard participation in the Council on Foreign Relations.

Strong and Admiral Jim Watson discuss the Merchant Maritime Credentialing process with staff from the U.S. Coast Guard National Maritime Center.

Benjamin Strong sits down with US Coast Guard Captain Linda Fagan, Captain of the Port of New York for a discussion on September 11, how the maritime sector responded to the attacks, and the changes in New York harbor in the last 10 years.

Admiral Jim Watson discussing some of the latest topics he is facing in his new job as Director of Prevention Policy including proposed changes to the STCW.

Amver recently celebrated 1,000 vessels reporting through Pole Star. This relationship with a commercial ship tracking company has spurred other companies to offer similar services to their customers increasing the number of ships reporting to Amver.

Benjamin Strong talks with Karine Langlois and Ashok Mahapatra of the International Maritime Organization about the annual Day of the Seafarer and how people can show their support to seafarers everywhere.

episode of the Quarterdeck includes a recap of recent Amver rescues and a discussion with a Coast Guard officer on what mariners can expect when the Coast Guard boards their vessel.

Episode 3 of the Quarterdeck includes a conversation on Amver and Coast Guard activities in the Arctic along with an interview with Lloyd's List Craig Eason about his journey on a tanker in the Arctic.

Amver recently returned from the CMA Shipping 2011 exhibition where piracy and social media were several of the main topics. This episode of the Quarterdeck will cover what the Coast Guard is doing about piracy and includes an interview with the Maritime Executive's Brett Kiel.

Episode 1 of The Quarterdeck features Benjamin Strong, of the Amver program, and Admiral Jim Watson, Deputy Commander Atlantic Area discussing the new podcast and what listeners can expect.