S2 Ep2: What's Life Like as Captain of a Royal Research Ship? | Antonio Gatti and Will Dixon
NOC Into the Blue PodcastShow Notes
Did you know NOC run and manage two Royal Research Ships? While undergoing refit in Roysth, Scotland we were lucky enough to catch up with Captain of RRS Discovery Antonio Gatti to find out what it's like to be in charge of a world-class vessel, including his roles and responsibilities, what life is like onboard and some of his favourite expeditions!
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