#61 Breaking the Bias on Board (and Ashore!) with Fleur Brewer, Lauren Saltonstall and Ellie Wilson from UKSA

In honour of International Women’s Day earlier this month, we sat down for an honest and wide‑ranging conversation about the realities and opportunities for women entering and progressing through the maritime and superyacht industries.

Our guests - Fleur Brewer and Lauren Saltonstall from UKSA, and Ellie Wilson, a recent UKSA graduate - share their very different pathways into maritime, the factors that shaped their journeys, and the shifts they’re seeing across the sector today.

Together, we explore the real barriers still facing women at sea: from cabin‑arrangement limitations and unconscious bias in recruitment, to the persistence of stereotypes that push female crew toward interior roles. Fleur brings first‑hand insight into life as the only woman onboard commercial vessels, while Lauren highlights how UKSA’s programmes and alumni network are helping to widen access and support crew long after training. Ellie reflects on the challenges of securing deck positions and the mentors who helped her stay the course.

We also discuss the importance of visibility, mentorship, financial access, and the small but meaningful changes — like the introduction of the Scarlet Box - that can make life on board more equitable for everyone.

Whether you're starting out, supporting new crew, or simply curious about how maritime careers are evolving, this conversation shines a light on the next wave of professionals and the people helping them get there.

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29 Syys 30min

#66 Refit Success Starts Early: Why Planning Ahead Pays Off

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26 Elo 16min

#65 Sun Exposure at Sea: What Every Crewmember Should Know

Life on a superyacht often means long hours outdoors, making sun exposure an unavoidable part of the job. While a tan or occasional sunburn may seem harmless, repeated UV exposure can have lasting con...

17 Heinä 19min

#64 Driving Change at Sea: The LAMMOUCHE Story

In this episode of the Burgess Crew Podcast, we discuss how the industry can move towards a more sustainable future, and what that looks like on board today.Featuring:Captain Max, Chief Engineer Sasha...

29 Kesä 29min

#63 Cyber Security On Board: Keeping It Simple and Staying Secure

In this episode, Matt Batchelor and Ewan Ferguson from our Compliance team take a practical look at cyber security on board - breaking it down into simple, everyday actions that can make a real differ...

20 Touko 14min

#62 Feeling Good at Sea - Crew Wellbeing, Harassment Awareness and Meaningful Change with Melanie White

In this episode, Lorena is joined once again by Melanie White, founder of Marathon4MentalHealth, to discuss crew wellbeing, harassment awareness, and the practical tools available to support safer, mo...

24 Huhti 25min

#60 Inside the Culinary Mind of Yacht Head Chef Jonny Sims

In this episode, we step inside the world of Jonny Sims, Head Chef of M/Y ASANI, whose career has taken him from his grandmother’s Yorkshire kitchen to fine‑dining restaurants in France and now to cre...

25 Helmi 26min