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🎥 Watch the video: Crisis decisions, ship defects, hours-long repairs, and bureaucracy that can stretch even the simplest tasks into weeks — these are part of the daily challenges Ukrainian seafarers face abroad. The story of our friend, Ukrainian cargo ship captain Vitaliy Tyshchenko, offers an honest, unfiltered look at the lives of those who […]
🎥 Watch the video: In this episode of his maritime vlog, cargo ship captain Vitaliy Tyshchenko presents the true life of seafarers — unfiltered and without romantic myths. This is a story of daily work where every day is a test, and both the sea and the ship’s machinery leave no room to relax. At […]
🎥 Watch the video: Why does the seafaring profession attract young people in 2025? The sea always fascinates with its power, freedom, and unique lifestyle. But is a career at sea really as profitable and romantic as it seems? In his new vlog, Captain Vitaliy Tyshchenko speaks honestly and unfiltered about what awaits a young […]
Practical guidance from qualified psychologists to manage stress, anxiety, burnout, and other emotional challenges of life at sea.
Tools and strategies for budgeting, investing, and managing irregular income for seafarers, fishermen, and families.
🎥 Watch the video: Crisis decisions, ship defects, hours-long repairs, and bureaucracy that can stretch even the simplest tasks into weeks — these are part of the daily challenges Ukrainian seafarers face abroad. The story of our friend, Ukrainian cargo...
🎥 Watch the video: In this episode of his maritime vlog, cargo ship captain Vitaliy Tyshchenko presents the true life of seafarers — unfiltered and without romantic myths. This is a story of daily work where every day is a...
🎥 Watch the video: Why does the seafaring profession attract young people in 2025? The sea always fascinates with its power, freedom, and unique lifestyle. But is a career at sea really as profitable and romantic as it seems? In...
🎥 Watch the video: In his latest video, ship captain Vitaliy Tyshchenko shares real-life maritime stories. This time, he takes us back to 2008, when he worked as an ordinary seaman on a small 88-meter bulk carrier. The crew was...
🎥 Watch the video: The bulk carrier Derbyshire was once the pride of British shipbuilding. Built in 1976, stretching over 290 meters in length, it belonged to the Bibby Line and was considered one of the safest ships of its...
🎥 Watch the video: Kolkata — a city with a beautiful name, rich history, and vibrant culture. It is home to one of the world’s most famous Indian teas. But for seafarers, this port has little to do with exotic...
🎥 Watch the video: Every childhood dream has the power to change a life. For many boys in Ukraine, the sea became that magnet pulling them forward from an early age. The dream of becoming a seafarer was born from...
🎥 Watch the video: Becoming a seafarer is a life-changing choice. For some, it’s a childhood dream; for others, it’s a way to provide for their families. But when reality meets expectations, one question arises: what are the real pros...
🎥 Watch the video: What does it mean to be a Ukrainian seafarer? Life at sea often follows a precise routine: coffee at sunrise, watchkeeping, inspections of the deck, engine room, and galley. It may seem like a day planned...
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🎥 Watch the video: Crisis decisions, ship defects, hours-long repairs, and bureaucracy that can stretch even the simplest tasks into weeks — these are part of the daily challenges Ukrainian
🎥 Watch the video: In this episode of his maritime vlog, cargo ship captain Vitaliy Tyshchenko presents the true life of seafarers — unfiltered and without romantic myths. This is
🎥 Watch the video: Why does the seafaring profession attract young people in 2025? The sea always fascinates with its power, freedom, and unique lifestyle. But is a career at
🎥 Watch the video: In his latest video, ship captain Vitaliy Tyshchenko shares real-life maritime stories. This time, he takes us back to 2008, when he worked as an ordinary
🎥 Watch the video: The bulk carrier Derbyshire was once the pride of British shipbuilding. Built in 1976, stretching over 290 meters in length, it belonged to the Bibby Line
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