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The women leading India's maritime future

A new project supported by Royal Museums Greenwich documents the experiences of women in India's maritime industries. How do they compare to stories from the past?

The unexpected history of the shipping container

They carry everything from apples to iPhones – but how did a simple metal box have such a profound impact on the way we live, work and shop?

Making Waves: Jane Maddocks

Maritime archaeologist Jane Maddocks shares her experiences diving on some of Britain’s most famous wrecks – and why we need to protect our underwater cultural heritage

Making Waves: Gail McGarva

Gail McGarva explains how her passion for traditional wooden boatbuilding took hold

Making Waves: Dr Dawn Wright

Oceanographer and chief scientist Dr Dawn Wright on diving to the deepest part of the ocean – and why we need to stand up for our blue planet

How does the UK respond to a maritime emergency?

If a ship runs into trouble in UK territorial waters, an individual known as ‘SOSREP’ is often one of the first to be notified. Who are they, and how do they help prevent disaster at sea?

Sea Empress oil spill – 30 years on

Explore the legacy of the Sea Empress oil spill, and meet the people working to prevent disaster at sea today

Remembering the Sea Empress oil spill

Cliff Benson reflects on how efforts to save oiled sea birds inspired a lifetime's dedication to wildlife protection

'I want to go to sea, do you think this might be possible?' – Nina Baker in her own words

Dr Nina Baker became the first female deck cadet in the British Merchant Navy. Listen to her account of a pioneering career

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