In podcast Episode 64 we speak with Chris Hearn, a man of the ocean from Newfoundland who is part of Discovery Channel's 'Disasters at Sea' television series that reexamine some of the most mysterious and harrowing sea disasters of the last 50 years. Chris takes us through his his work on the show helping to capture the human experience of maritime disasters that the show re-creates. We hear about Chris's 15+ year career at sea, traveling the world, and reaching the level of Master Mariner. Chris talks about a variety of vessels he has operated from ice breakers, to cargo ships, drilling, and more while sharing his perspective on life at sea running a ship and living with the raw wild of the ocean. Chris shares an incredible story of being caught in a 'perfect storm' scenario near the Grand Banks and talks about his current role as director of a marine simulation center helping the maritime industry become more safe.
Disasters at Seas is really well done show that makes you feel part of the actual disaster. Check it out on the Discovery Channel website.
Thanks for sharing Chris's ocean life with us. You can find more information on his work with Disasters at Sea here.There is also some fun stuff on the This Ocean Life Instagram and Facebook pages and we are also on Twitter ranting about all kinds of ocean stuff.
This episode is sponsored by Mile 22, makers of surf and paddle board straps — including world famous Monster Straps (which I LOVE and use regularly) — designed in California by folks who surf and paddle every day. Check them at www.Mile22.com.
This Ocean Life, Episode 30 - Ryan Levinson and An Adaptive Life in the Water
This Ocean Life, Episode 29 - Pia Oyarzun and Made in Water
This Ocean Life, Episode 28 - Mike Bolton and a Life with Sharks
This Ocean Life, Episode 27 - Josh Riccio and Strength on the Water
This Ocean Life, Episode 26 - Shavardo Wilson and All Angles of the Bahamas
This Ocean Life, Episode 25 - Leane Horton and Changing the Tides
This Ocean Life, Episode 24 -- The Rice Family and Living on the Sea
This Ocean Life, Episode 23 - Nick Ayers and Downwinding Loch Ness
This Ocean Life, Episode 22 - Grace Van Der Byl and Being Better in the Water
This Ocean Life, Episode 21 - Nick Dana and Challenging the World's Oceans
This Ocean Life, Episode 20 - Kyle Faust and Helping Others in the Pursuit
This Ocean Life, Episode 19 - Madelon Ruizendaal-Pilaar and The Waters of Holland
This Ocean Life, Episode 18 - Alban Cornic and the Rugged Brittany Coast
This Ocean Life, Episode 17 - Troy Nebeker and Going Because You Can
This Ocean Life, Episode 16 - Jenn Lee and Crossing the Molokai Channel 3X on 3 Different Craft
This Ocean Life, Episode 15 - Zach Wormhoudt and Going Big Because You Love To
This Ocean Life, Episode 14 - Shrek and the Noob Spearo
This Ocean Life, Episode 13 - Jonathan Steinberg and Style for the Ages
This Ocean Life, Episode 12 - Jonathan Cowen and Paddling Alone in Tasmania
This Ocean Life, Episode 11 - James Marko and Goliath Groupers
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