Traditionally women have managed the hearth and the household and raised children. They have been a support to the men folk who were considered to be the providers for the family. Women had to fight long battles just to be treated fairly and given equal opportunities in the personal and professional lives. International Women’s day […]
I met a ship’s Master today who, along with his crew, had been on board for between 6 – 12 months. None of them had any idea of when they’d be able to travel home. They sit out there at sea, completely isolated with the only face to face interaction being from a pilot either […]
All views and opinions expressed in this article are of author only. 1. Can you please tell us a little bit about yourself? My name is Illia. I’m 24 years old, and from Odesa, Ukraine. Currently, work as 3rd Officer on container vessel. 2. How did you get into sailing? Joined the maritime college and […]
