They do experience the beauty of nature and they meet different people all over the world. This is at least the view we might get when we see seafarers from a superficial point of view. The youngest group of seafarers by nationality are Filipino and Chinese nationals. Half of the respondents have been at sea for over ten years. Most of the seafarers spend an average of 6-12 months at sea, two months at home and again many months away from home.
Seafarers dedicate their life in order to get a better living standard for their family at home.
They literally sacrifice their life for the family. Payment for their work on board ships is often very low. Loneliness creeps in to the day to day situation, not to forget that communication on board is not always easy as some ships have up to 10 and more nationalities represented. Work on board ships is challenging as seamen work under difficult circumstances. Storms and problems at sea are always present with seamen.