I actually wrote three. But I don’t know if the bottles or the messages inside survived. The bottle probably broke and sank under the sea after getting rammed by some boats. Or maybe the cap gave in, allowing water inside the glass and eventually burying it underwater before it could reach ashore. A million things […]
Category: Seaman’s Life
Can Seafarers Conquer These 12 Epic New Year’s Resolutions?
You’re probably stuck right now in a port wrapped in cargo operations while 2024 is fast approaching. You may even forget about setting New Year’s resolutions due to your busy voyage. As the new year approaches, it’s time to set your sights on achieving big goals and overcoming obstacles. Even if we get so busy […]
Top 10 Christmas Wish List of Seafarers
It’s the time of the year again, and here you are in the middle of the sea with 15 or 23 other seafarers. With them is your Christmas wish list you never actually considered declaring at the top of the mast. But let’s mix in a little twist this time and blast our shipping companies […]
15 Ways Your Nearest Seaman’s Club Can Help You
It’s not your normal club. A Seaman’s Club is a great help for seafarers visiting foreign shores. In fact, it’s their home away from home and an ultimate ally in a place where they may not know anyone or anything. I heard a story of a seafarer who met an accident on board. He was […]
99 Reasons Why I Love Working On Ships
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 initially thought […]
Celebrating New Year On Board or At Home? Which is Better?
New Year holds a special place in our hearts. The holiday season brings everyone much closer as relatives and friends gather nearby to celebrate the coming of a new era. Seafarers aren’t different. We are normal people too and we enjoy family gatherings. It’s the most wonderful time of the year, they say. That’s why […]
What Happens When You Cross the Equator? My Line Crossing Tale
Crossing the equator should not be a big deal. This imaginary line is nothing special it only marks the boundaries of the northern and southern hemisphere. If you pass there, nothing really happens. You don’t get young, turn old, or grow some scales. I remember crossing it with an ice cream in my hand after […]
What Does Christmas On Board a Tanker Ship Looks Like
It’s the holiday season. As we always hear, it’s the most wonderful time of the year! But could this be also true for seafarers who spend Christmas on board? Throughout my seagoing career, I celebrated nearly half of it at sea. Some were pleasant while a few were like any normal day and that is […]
Mobile Top-Up Sites for Seafarers and Travelers
Mobile top-up sites allow anyone to add credit to their phones on any network from anywhere in the world. Travelers, for business, pleasure, and work, are using these top-up sites to keep credit on their international SIMs. This helps them stay connected to any country’s mobile network. Depending on the user’s needs, some top-up sites […]
Staying Connected as a Seafarer: The Best Data SIM Cards for International Use
Data SIM cards are modern life savers. Whether you are traveling for business, work, or pleasure, having an easy way to connect with friends and loved ones is paramount. As a seafarer, you can stay connected to any country’s network with ease using international data SIMs. In the past, seafarers bought SIM cards for the […]