Full Ahead Ep 3 Gearing up for the Isle of Man TT races with the world's oldest ferry company

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Full Ahead - the podcast about ships and shipping

Nigel Thompson

9 episodes

6 days ago

We're an island nation. Our maritime industry employs over half a million people yet how much do we actually know about it? In this series we'll hear from members of the maritime team at sea and on land as we shed light on an industry many take for granted. With top level experience in shipping Alistair Eagles knows a thing or two about the industry while journalist Nigel Thompson has been close to the coast for most of his life. It's an entertaining look that reveals some surprising facts about a fast-changing sector. 🌍 Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.

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Full Ahead Ep 3 Gearing up for the Isle of Man TT races with the world's oldest ferry company

Full Ahead - the podcast about ships and shipping

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5 months ago

Full Ahead Ep 3 Gearing up for the Isle of Man TT races with the world's oldest ferry company

Full Ahead has been behind the scenes of the world's oldest ferry company as it gets ready to transport some of the fastest people on the planet.

If you're listening to this on the day of release (Friday 30th May) then spare a thought for the crew and staff working for the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company.

Because today is the busiest day of their year.

Well over 40,000 motorcycling fans are transported across the Irish Sea to the island which hosts the famous TT races. Practice week sees a steady increase in travellers but it's today and during race week when the rate really increases. The ferries - the Ben My Chree, Manxman and fastcraft Manannan - work flat out.

Hosts Alistair Eagles and Nigel Thompson have been aboard the flagship Manxman to meet the crew, passengers and hear a few TT tales.

3' Meet our guides to life on the Manxman, James and Steve

4' The Manxman came into service two years ago and James was among the crew who brought it to Manx waters.

6' Coping with bikers from all over the world

8' Feeding the hungry! Hope Steve copes with catering for a sudden influx of bikers.

12' A cinema for the crew, how accommodation has changed over the years.

14'30" Even 'man's best friend' is catered for

16' The galley at lunchtime

18' 30" On the cargo deck as traffic for the TT begins to board

20' We meet a TT fan who is making his first crossing and another marking his 40th!

25' Why the Manxman has shutes not lifeboats.

29' Alistair and Nigel review the Manxman and look ahead to the next edition of Full Ahead.

Thanks to the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company and particular thanks to James Taylor and Steve Allen.

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