Step inside Portsmouth International Port with Ben McInnis, the Harbor Master leading one of the UK’s most innovative maritime hubs. Hosted by Julia Gosling, this episode explores how Portsmouth is balancing maritime safety, commercial growth, and green technology.



⚓ What you’ll learn:

- How Portsmouth manages complex port traffic

- The challenges of integrating shore power and LNG

- Cutting-edge solar initiatives and sustainable fuel storage

- The port’s focus on seafarer welfare

- How commercial and leisure operations coexist at one of the UK’s busiest ports



Whether you're in shipping, yacht operations, or marine sustainability, this episode delivers valuable insight into a future-focused port transforming the industry.



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✅ Timestamps / Chapters:

00:00 Welcome to Sea Views with Julia Gosling

00:25 Meet Ben McInnis: Harbor Master of Portsmouth

01:23 Understanding the Unique Role of Portsmouth Harbor

03:05 Managing Maritime Safety and Traffic

06:22 Green Initiatives at Portsmouth International Port

07:36 Future of Shore Power and LNG Projects

13:51 Challenges and Innovations in Fuel Storage

19:37 Seafarer Welfare and Support at Portsmouth

22:31 Conclusion and Final Thoughts



Sea Views floats the big issues in maritime with thought leaders driving change for safer seas.



Supported by CHIRP & The Seafarers’ Charity.

🌐 www.chirpmaritime.org | www.seafarerscharity.org



📲 Connect:

Adam Parnell (Director, CHIRP Maritime) – https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-parnell-chirp/

Julia Gosling (Host, Sea Views) – https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliaahoy/



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