Sasha Baron Cohen’s Borat may have gone to America for his cultural “learnings”, but for seafarers the effects of differences are closer to home. While the world is considered a small place – we even call it the global village, there are many different types of people which seafarers meet at sea. So how do differing cultures affect life onboard and safety?
Read MoreSeafarers are constantly fighting the effects of fatigue. It may not be possible to grab more sleep, or to remove stress – so that makes it ever more important to take on the right fuel to help fight fatigue. So what are the good and foods and drinks?
The U.K. Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) has drawn together the “deadly dozen” people related factors which lead to the most accidents in shipping. So, let’s break them down and learn how to avoid these 12 killer mistakes.
People have always gone to sea for many different reasons – for some there is still a sense of adventure, for others the challenge, while some are in for the money - and pay the cost of being away fro...
Pack it up, pack it in, let me begin…when you are all set to leave the house to head back to sea it can be a real pain. So what are the essential bits and bobs which every seafarer needs....
Whether it's Hollywood, novels, documentaries, or good old fashioned history class, the lives of famous sailors (whether fictional or real) have permeated most parts of popular culture. As a member of...
There has been much made about the effect on Somali pirates that the various navies have made in the Indian Ocean. Another major element in deterring piracy ...
One of the most challenging aspects of life at sea is to somehow keep relationships and friendships alive despite being away so often. Communication via the internet can help those fortunate enough to...
It used to be that being a seafarer was something of immense pride – but is this still the case?
