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A practical way to handle pay that arrives in irregular lump sums instead of a steady monthly wage, so your leave doesn’t quietly drain the account before the next contract lands.
Simple, no-nonsense habits for staying strong, sharp, and steady on contract, covering the body, the brain, and the soul.
More Than a Haircut, A Shipmate Building Something of His Own Amon was the barber I often went to on board the ship, properly professional, always good for a real conversation in that chair. A little while back he messaged me to say he’s building something of his own too, and this is his story,…
It’s Never Too Late to Start Again: What I Learned From Failing the First Time This isn’t the first time I’ve tried to build something like Tomek Beyond Sea. I tried once before, during COVID, and it didn’t work. I stopped writing after a few weeks. The idea was right. I just wasn’t.I’m telling you…
A maritime career builds discipline and resilience — but it also costs you time with family and milestones you can’t get back. Here’s how I’m building a freer life without leaving the sea behind.
Training prepares you for the machinery, the drills, the procedures. What it doesn’t prepare you for is the emotional weight of the job — the sacrifices you make without realizing it.
After nearly 30 years at sea, I’ve learned that a new contract takes more than a packed bag and current certificates. Here’s what’s worth sorting out before you sign back on.