Sep 3, 20211 min readWomen Supporting WomenThe transport and logistics industry has traditionally been dominated by the male gender - however a shift is underway. What has amazed...
Jul 6, 20211 min readLong term jobI 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...
Jun 17, 20211 min readLove the seaI 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...
May 31, 20211 min readUnbalanced Gender RatioI work offshore in a shipping company in europe. I am among the 2 women in a 50 people office. Man, its tough sometimes - especially...
May 31, 20211 min readShort StaffedI 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...
May 31, 20211 min readDisappearing UnderwearMy 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...
Apr 27, 20211 min readLonlinessI'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...
Apr 20, 20211 min readAbuseMy manager keeps shouting at me during work. It makes me feel really scared and I'm not sure how to stick up for myself.
Apr 14, 20211 min readConstant Contract WorriesMy company constantly ignore my questions about contract situation. They do not answer when i will be placed or if i placed. They call...
Mar 30, 20212 min readLearning to stand up for myselfMy 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...