Bill Healey: Managing New Zealand's largest Fishing Fleet - The Gleam | Podcast 38

In this episode, Darren Guard sits down with Bill Healy, former Fleet Manager at Sealord, to talk about what it takes to keep a modern fishing fleet running. From vessel logistics and crew coordination to maintenance, scheduling, and the realities of managing operations around the clock, Bill shares insights from decades in the industry. Bill also reflects on his time working in Argentina, offering a look at the unique challenges of operating in a very different environment. We also talk about one of the most difficult periods the industry has faced in recent years — managing a fleet through COVID. Bill shares what it was like navigating commercial fishing through the pandemic. The conversation also touches on environmental challenges, sustainability, and the increasing pressure on the fishing industry to balance commercial realities with public perception — including discussion around Greenpeace and the wider debate around fishing practices. If you enjoy this podcast please LIKE, SHARE, COMMENT and SUBSCRIBE for more videos and to help grow The Gleam Fishing Channel community.