An unexpected change of sea route means less stress for some sailors

An unexpected change of sea route means less stress for some sailors

Today we take another look at the lives of sailors at sea, and talk about how some ships that formerly transited the Suez Canal are now taking a longer route around the southern tip of Africa, to avoid violent vessel attacks in the Red Sea.

The result for diverted ships has been voyages that last about two weeks longer than before. The unexpected perk for sailors on board has turned out to be reduced stress, more job satisfaction, more time to do their work, and obtain needed training.

Who’s on the ships we see passing by?

Who’s on the ships we see passing by?

Today, a look at the lives of the people who live and work on the ships that travel the world and bring us all our “stuff.”

We’ll look at the latest data from the Seafarers Happiness Index, which assesses how life is going at asea for sailors. and a look at what countries sailors are mostly like to hail from.