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Riding the Waves of Support: News, Insights, Articles, and Stories for Seafarers

Our blog is a central hub for the maritime community, providing insights, practical guidance, and inspiration. It is organized to help seafarers, their families, and maritime professionals access relevant content quickly and efficiently.

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Stay updated with the latest developments in the maritime industry, regulatory changes, and events affecting seafarers and their families.

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.

Inspiring personal accounts of overcoming challenges, achieving goals, and lessons learned from seafaring life.

Detailed reports on Stella Maris Ukraine activities, including statistics, analysis, and impact on the maritime community.

A lot of useful things we wrote about before

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The Realities of Seafarers’ Life: How a Captain Ended Up in a “Bunker Prison” in Calcutta
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“When the Sea and the Ship Test Your Strength”: Cargo Ship Captain’s Vlog
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Is It Worth Becoming a Seafarer in 2025? Pros and Cons from a Ship Captain’s Vlog
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1. Psychological Support:

16 qualified psychologists provide mostly free sessions. Initial sessions are free, the fourth session is paid, subsequent sessions are free.

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2. Financial Tips:

Budgeting advice, emergency funds, and specialized financial literacy courses are available through UCU.

3. Maintaining Family Contact:

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Guidance on labor rights, contracts, and maritime law is available on request.

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