The Marine Engineer “signs on” a ship for a tour of duty of between 6 months to 9 months, at a stretch. When he“signs off”, he will have accumulated many days of shore leave. Many look on it as an opportunity […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
It is an exciting time for everyone on board when the ship arrives in port. The radios and television begin to receive foreign programs. The languages are different, the advertisements are different, and all the music is different. The latest […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Indoor games like darts, carrom, cards are usually played in the Officer Lounge. Depending on how active the officers are, they can organize competitions to make the games interesting. A game like darts can become very challenging when the ship […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
“It is advisable not to lock your cabin doors when you go to bed.” On first hearing this remark I felt a bit disturbed. After all, how do I maintain my privacy? When I have just recently joined a ship, […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Author: Colin Hartness A Caribbean cruise is the world’s most popular cruise. The Caribbean islands are a dream destination and the journey is equally out of the world. The island chains with a delightful combination of modernity and natural resources […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
“All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.” On board a ship, voyages can last up to 3 weeks to a month before land is reached. The seamen have to have some leisure activities in order to relax. […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
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