Last updated Nov 24, 2023 | Seaman's Life
Some people say it’s all about the money. And for me, it’s about the money too, along with 98 other things why I love working on ships! So on one starry night, with a cold beer in my left hand and a few more bottles behind, this idea popped into my head. I...
Last updated Nov 24, 2023 | How-to Guide, Recreation, Seaman's Life
Fantastic shore leave doesn’t just happen. You plan for it and make it happen. Aside from earning dollars, mobility a.k.a shore leave is the next perk a seafarer has. We are given opportunities to taste a bit of every port whether we stay there for...
Last updated Nov 24, 2023 | Recreation, Seaman's Life
Contrary to many popular beliefs, it’s not always shore leave day for seafarers whenever they dock at ports. Most of the time, they are busy, tired, or saving their money for the family. Every time I invite my fellow seaman to hit the nearest mall, I always get one of...
