Way back in the year 1970, the very first Earth Day was celebrated, with the primary goal of transformational change. Over 20 million people came together to look for ways to protect the environment, which is increasingly deteriorating due to human activity. The movement goes on today in what seems to be an uphill battle against nations that are slow to comply to the changes needed to bring down CO2 emissions globally and greedy corporations that do not wish to comply at all, or routinely try to lobby against efforts to save the environment. Today, the organization has over 75 thousand partne ..read more

Women make up a small percentage of seafarers working today in the maritime industry, but their hard work, dedication, & commitment to the industry is every bit as vital and important as their male counterparts that work in the same field. Less than 2% of seafarers working in the maritime industry today are female. Organizations like the International Maritime Organization (IMO) have programs in place to try to bridge the equality gap between male and female seafarers in the industry. The idea of gender balance, the IMO feels, can lead to better economic growth. This in turn can help impa ..read more

On this day we commemorate the ones we’ve lost, September 10th marks World Suicide Prevention Day. What is suicide, you may ask? The most accurate and simple answer would be when someone ends their own life due to stress, depression, anxiety, or other factors. On this day, we raise awareness on the growing problem of suicide. People need to be aware that suicide is not the answer because it does not only affect them but the people who love and care about them as well. Suicide may be preventable if people notice or help someone with suicidal tendences. How can you help? Be there for them, just ..read more

Why should we celebrate seafarers? Celebrating seafarers is a way to acknowledge their hard work, dedication, and the important role they play in various aspects of society. It shows appreciation for their contributions to global trade, the economy, and the well-being of communities worldwide. It also helps raise public awareness about the maritime industry and the challenges faced by those working at sea. This can foster a better understanding of the importance of seafaring jobs and the issues affecting seafarers, such as long periods away from home, mental health concerns, and safety risks ..read more

Seafarers in the cruise industry have a lot on their plate. They have to work every day in stress-inducing work environments, long hours with sometimes minimal recreational time for themselves. It’s safe to say that a seafarer’s job can add significantly to their daily stress and anxiety. Over time, this can even affect their physical health and can become dangerous. What can seafarers do to cope with this daily pressure? In this article, we define stress and anxiety and also several things’ seafarers can do to help cope with the symptoms. Anxiety is defined by the American Psychological Asso ..read more

In these past few years, during the COVID-19 pandemic, so much has changed. The way we think, interact with each other, and how we used to live. The way we all used to work, from being in a location to working from home, for others having no work at all. Industries have to adapt and overcome the challenges the pandemic presented and prepare for it if it happens again. One such industry is cruise lines.  One of the main concerns of being on a cruise ship is that you’re in an enclosed space with hundreds of other people always interacting. This fear increased more due to COVID-19 and how c ..read more

Personal problems and difficult situations lead us to depression and stress. This combination may force some of us to make desperate decisions that are sometimes extreme and irreparable. One of those extreme decisions that a person can make is suicide. Which leaves many questions unanswered and makes us wonder, why? What is suicide? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, suicide is death by an act of violence directed at oneself with the intent to die. What is mental health? According to the World Health Organization (WHO), mental health is a state of well-being in which ..read more

Gender diversity is as critical to a ship as it is to any enterprise, this encourages teamwork and creativity while bringing a range of perspectives. 2% of 1.25 million seafarers are women, this means there’s plenty of room for growth.       Ally Cedeno is a 2008 graduate from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. As Ally culminated and entered life at sea, she saw there wasn't many women to turn to in certain situations she found herself in. She needed a mentor, someone who could understand the challenges female seafarers faced, this motivated her to develop and org ..read more

Black History Month, or African American History Month, is an event that is celebrated annually to commemorate the achievements of African Americans and to remember their important part in United States history. The beginning of Black History Month originates way back in the year 1915, where a historian from Harvard named Carter G. Woodson, along with the minister Jesse E. Moorland founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History, an association whose dedication is to the study of African American History. It is known today as the Association for the Study of African American L ..read more

Elizabeth II was the queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. She was born in London, England on April 21st , 1926. Her reign lasted 70 years until her death on September 8th , 2022, making her the longest-reigning monarch in British history. During her long reign, she had many connections to the cruise industry, being the patroness to several ships over the decades. When she was still a princess, at the age of 21, she helped with the launch of Cunard’s Caronia on Clydebank, back on October 30th, 1947. This ship was one of the first transatlantic ocean liners providi ..read more