CIMSEC Call for Volunteers: Editors, Podcasters, Officers, and More

By Dmitry Filipoff

CIMSEC is looking for multiple volunteers to bolster our organization across a range of operations. These volunteers will help CIMSEC improve its content, grow the organization, and execute future initiatives.

The types of positions and functions are described in more detail below. Beyond these categories, we also welcome individuals interested in maritime security who wish to contribute their skillsets to CIMSEC in some fashion.

Editors: Senior editors work with authors to provide substantive feedback, sharpen their writing, and finalize their drafts for publication.

Podcasters: Podcast hosts regularly bring guests onto our flagship Sea Control podcast to discuss a wide range of topics on naval affairs and maritime security. Podcast producers refine episodes with audio editing and finalize them for publication.

Officers: Officers conduct high-level administrative and governance functions, include managing the organization’s finances, elections, and membership.

Discussion Facilitators: Facilitators run regular off-the-record discussions for the CIMSEC Flotilla, which organizes candid conversations on naval warfighting and force development topics for the Flotilla membership.

Technical Experts: Support our WordPress functions and web hosting. Play a role in upgrading the CIMSEC website with new aesthetics and functionality.

As an all-volunteer organization, CIMSEC strives to afford our staff great flexibility and initiative in shaping the nature of their commitment. Many volunteers have participated in a variety of capacities and contributed to the organization in unique ways. CIMSEC is an excellent opportunity to deepen one’s interest in maritime security, form connections with likeminded individuals, and craft original contributions to the field.

To learn more and discuss opportunities, send all interested inquiries to Content@cimsec.org.

Dmitry Filipoff is CIMSEC’s Director of Online Content. Contact him at Content@cimsec.org.

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Sea Control 540 – The Library of Captain John Anderson with Robert Maclean

By Jared Samuelson

Robert Maclean discusses his chapter contribution to the Journal of the Edinburgh Bibliographical Society, “The Library of Captain John Anderson, a 17th century Glasgow Mariner.” Bob is an Assistant Librarian (rare books), Archives and Special Collections, at the University of Glasglow Library. 

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Jared Samuelson is Co-Host and Executive Producer of the Sea Control podcast. Contact the podcast team at Seacontrol@cimsec.org.

This episode was edited and produced by Jonathan Selling.

Sea Control 539: Normandy – The Sailors’ Story and D-Day with Nick Hewitt

Author Nick Hewitt joins the program to discuss his new book, Normandy – The Sailors’ Story: A Naval History of D-Day and the Battle for France. Nick is a naval historian working for Orkney Islands Council. He was formerly Head of Collections and Research at the National Museum of the Royal Navy.

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Links

1. Normandy – The Sailors’ Story: A Naval History of D-Day and the Battle for France, by Nick Hewitt, Yale University Press, 2024.

Jared Samuelson is Co-Host and Executive Producer of the Sea Control podcast. Contact the podcast team at Seacontrol@cimsec.org.

This episode was edited and produced by Johann Porisch.

Sea Control 538 – Sunken Warships and Diplomatic Timebombs with Dr. Natali Pearson

By Jared Samuelson

Dr. Natali Pearson joins the program to discuss the diplomatic challenges posed by sunken warships and her latest article in the Australasian Journal of Maritime Archaeology, “Diplomatic Timebombs? Southeast Asia’s sunken warships.” Natali is a Senior Lecturer at the Sydney Southeast Asia Centre, the University of Sydney, where she is affiliated with the Discipline of Archaeology.

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Links

1. The Australasian Journal of Maritime Archaeology.

Jared Samuelson is Co-Host and Executive Producer of the Sea Control podcast. Contact the podcast team at Seacontrol@cimsec.org.

This episode was edited and produced by Jim Jarvie.

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