Mick Dolman

Seafarer who survived the 1973 Blythe Star shipwreck and subsequent days adrift in the Southern Ocean; later co-authored a book about the ordeal and became active in maritime union work.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 53min

Best of 2025: Mike Doleman on surving the Blythe Star

Mick Dolman, a seafarer and survivor of the 1973 Blythe Star shipwreck, shares his harrowing experience of survival in the Southern Ocean. He recounts the captain's dubious decisions and the ship's dangerous state before sinking. Stranded in a life raft, Mick highlights the challenges of limited rations and harsh weather, including a tragic death among the crew. He discusses the subsequent inquiry which revealed major safety failures and reflects on his journey towards advocating for maritime safety reforms.

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