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Watch anywhereCaptain on Board is a documentary film that explores the invisible responsibility carried by ship captains across the world’s oceans. Through personal interviews and maritime footage, it reveals the pressures of leadership, decision making, and life at sea. The film offers rare access to the professional and personal realities behind global shipping and maritime safety.
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Kotka Maritime Festival
Leadership at sea, where every decision carries weight
Captain on Board is a documentary film that examines responsibility, leadership, and the profound bond between captains and the sea. Set within the enclosed and demanding world of maritime life, the film takes viewers aboard a range of vessels, from icebreakers and heavy lift offshore ships to cargo carriers and RoPax vessels. It also enters the living room of a retired sea captain, offering a reflective perspective shaped by decades at sea.
Through intimate interviews and observational footage on the bridge, the documentary reveals what it means to lead in an environment where decisions carry immediate and far reaching consequences. The captain stands at the centre of each story, responsible not only for the vessel, but for the crew and for every judgement made in unpredictable conditions. Leadership here is measured through action, resilience, and trust rather than rank alone.
Visually striking maritime sequences are combined with everyday moments that capture the rhythm of life on board. At the same time, the film situates these personal stories within the broader maritime cluster, highlighting its essential role in global logistics, energy infrastructure, and safety. Captain on Board offers a rare and grounded portrait of professionals whose work sustains the movement of the world, largely unseen.
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