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Maritime Masterclass Podcast: Captain Gamal Fekry – Recounting a life at sea

Captain Gamal Fekry recalls the challenges and risks he has taken on, and the rewards he has earned, in a career covering some of the biggest names in tanker shipping.

Gary Howard, Middle East correspondent

May 26, 2021

In this latest Maritime Masterclass episode of Seatrade Maritime Podcast, we hear from Captain Gamal Fekry, Managing Director and Owner, MC Ship Management, as he shares the lessons he has learned in a career that took him from a cadet on deck, to senior positions at major tanker operators, to CEO of his own company.

Listen in to hear the high-risk challenges Capt. Fekry took on in his career, and how his experience as a cadet helped him to in recruiting, training and retaining crews.

Listen to the podcast with Captain Gamal Fekry using the player above this article.

 

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About the Author

Gary Howard

Gary Howard

Middle East correspondent

Gary Howard is the Middle East Correspondent for Seatrade Maritime News and has written for Seatrade Cruise, Seatrade Maritime Review and was News Editor at Lloyd’s List. Gary’s maritime career started after catching the shipping bug during a research assignment for the offshore industry. Working out of Seatrade's head office in the UK, he also produces and contributes to conference programmes for Seatrade events including CMA Shipping, Seatrade Maritime Logistics Middle East and Marintec. 

Gary’s favourite topics within the maritime industry are decarbonisation and wind-assisted propulsion; he particularly enjoys reporting from industry events.

Conferences & Webinars

Gary Howard regularly moderates at international maritime events. Below you’ll find a list of selected past conferences and webinars.

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