Generation STEM

Generation STEM


Episode 23 - The Suez Canal Blockage + Piloting Cargo Ships

May 04, 2021

On this episode, Ryan takes us into a solo interview with our special guest in light of the recent Suez Canal blockage incident, where a cargo ship ended up sideways blocking the canal and disrupting global supply chain. He sits down with Joseph Schwarzstein - Maritime Consultant, First Class Pilot and Commander in the US Navy Reserve to discuss the Suez Canal event, and the world of piloting cargo ships. Tune in to hear:



  • The basics of piloting cargo ships
  • How canals work and how cargo ships are able to pilot through
  • His insights on what happened in the Suez Canal

All this and more, on Generation STEM!


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