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Sep 3, 20211 min read
Women Supporting Women
The transport and logistics industry has traditionally been dominated by the male gender - however a shift is underway. What has amazed...
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Jul 6, 20211 min read
Long term job
I am writing this from the sea, before my ship docks at the port. I love the sea, but I will be leaving it for 4 months now. I am really...
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Jun 17, 20211 min read
Love the sea
I am new to being in the industry and the sea. But I love it. The ability to be out in the open, do a job, and get good money for it is...
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May 31, 20211 min read
Unbalanced Gender Ratio
I work offshore in a shipping company in europe. I am among the 2 women in a 50 people office. Man, its tough sometimes - especially...
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May 31, 20211 min read
Short Staffed
I have been working as a seafarer for over 10 years now. I love the sea, and the pay is good - so I am quite happy with it. The big thing...
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May 31, 20211 min read
Disappearing Underwear
My underwear used to always disappear onboard. It wasn't just one trip, it was nearly every time. I now have a small bag that I take out...
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Apr 27, 20211 min read
Lonliness
I've been really struggling with loneliness on board my ship. The rest of the crew all hang out together and don't tend to involve me. I...
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Apr 20, 20211 min read
Abuse
My manager keeps shouting at me during work. It makes me feel really scared and I'm not sure how to stick up for myself.
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Apr 14, 20211 min read
Constant Contract Worries
My company constantly ignore my questions about contract situation. They do not answer when i will be placed or if i placed. They call...
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Mar 30, 20212 min read
Learning to stand up for myself
My boss always used to make sexual comments to me and ask me about my love life which made me really uncomfortable. He would make these...
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Mar 30, 20211 min read
Sexual Harassment
I am a man and my colleague made a sexual advance on me. It was so disempowering and made me feel so uncomfortable. I am scared to be...
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Mar 24, 20211 min read
Getting Isolated on a new ship
I recently started a new voyage and did not know anyone on the ship before joining. The rest of the crew all know each other and get on...
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Mar 24, 20211 min read
Unwanted Touching
My manager keeps touching me on my shoulder whenever he walks past. It makes me feel really uncomfortable because I don't like being...
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Mar 24, 20211 min read
Constant Shouting
My colleague who I work with regularly shouts at me and it is really upsetting. There is no reason why she keeps shouting and I don't...
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