The culture shock of coming home from the ship and having to relearn how to be a part of society. The moments you spend re-examining yourself in the mirror because you forgot what you really looked like out of the ships clothing. The bruises, cuts and scars from working in the harshest environments and conditions. […]
MV Evolution- Bulk Carrier (Liberian Flag) was abandoned by its owners when US authorities detained the ship in Charleston. For four months crew was not paid for their work and they are stuck on ship. Out 21 crew, 19 are Filipinos, 1 Jordanian and 1 Lebanese. The vessel was sold to a new owner so […]
This is the story of Ukranian Seafarer Kateryna Volovyk. 1. Can you please tell us a little bit about yourself? I am 26 year old, coming from Odesa, Ukraine. I currently am a safety officer at Mystic Cruises. 2. How did you get into sailing? Joined the marine academy & finished it. 3. How long […]
