
A special Seaspeak episode recorded live aboard the historic tug Elbe during Sail Amsterdam. Celebrating maritime heritage and milestones, co-host Ruud speaks with legendary tugboat captain Piet Sinke about his seafaring career, the famous Kursk salvage, about the tugboat Elbe, and running a daily maritime news service. The conversation touches on industry changes, sustainability challenges, and the enduring “maritime virus” that fuels lifelong passion for the sea.