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MARITIME SAFETY

Abstract illustration of a lone seafarer surrounded by technical lines, with a red trajectory approaching the protective system

Who protects the seafarer?

The human cost of sending merchant mariners into war zones extends far beyond the immediate danger of missiles and drones. It raises a harder question: who is really protecting the seafarer?

Minimalist ink illustration of a distant tanker crossing a pale sea, leaving a dark wake with subtle traces of fire

The night when the sea caught fire

A chance encounter in a Hamburg maritime pub revives a seafarer’s haunting memory of collision, fire, loss, and the human lives carried aboard every ship

Moonlight reflecting across a calm, dark ocean at night, illuminating a silent horizon beneath an empty sky

The last watch: the night when the ocean remembered

A veteran captain recounts an ordinary North Atlantic night watch that became unforgettable, reminding us that technology guides navigation, but humility remains the most essential compass every sailor carries

View from the bow of a ship at night under a starry sky, calm sea and distant horizon visible

Easter through the seaman’s eyes

An seafarer reflects on Easter ashore while crews navigate tension near the Strait of Hormuz, capturing the weight of responsibility, memory, and concern that never leaves those who have stood watch at sea

Close-up image of two anchors hanging from the bow of a red vessel with draft marks visible, showing numbers from 22 to 77. The ship is positioned in shallow brownish water with land visible in the background

Effective anchor watch: The captain’s guide

From understanding weather conditions and observing surroundings, to using appropriate tools and responding quickly to emergencies—everything you need for safe anchoring and vigilant watch