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Ship's ensemble - unveiling the cast - Part 1🌊

It was middle of the night when I heard “Code Bravo, Code Bravo, Code Bravo! Deck 9, forward” 🔥🔥🔥🔥… First thing on my sleepy mind was “idiots can you please keep it quiet”, 😴🛌 then the message hit me and jumped from the bed trying to remember should I do anything or if there is any specific call for action. A few minutes later we had another announcement to disregard the message. My heart was pounding and could not go back to sleep. It was just a smoke on the bridge :D ahaha well now I need a smoke… 🚬

It is difficult sometimes being around people 24/7. But the good thing is to have friends to laugh about it. As the Trainer on the ship, frequently we are getting feedback without asking for it. So, you fascinatingly build up filters to absorb only the necessary. Except professional life, we also live a private life. Every so often we have a challenge to stay professional onboard.  Life onboard includes friends, love, happiness, desires, money, sex, career, and gossips. Sometimes you can be overwhelmed with all of it.

Since I joined this new ship, bizarrely I feel relaxed. All crew is very welcoming. Which is great because my cabin sucks. If I spread my arms, I can literally touch the walls. My bed is ttttiny, I can turn around but cannot imagine anyone else being here with me. I have bunkbed, the one on top was used as storage, because there is no room enough for proper closet. But! Huge thing and luxury is not having any roommates. So, you have privacy and also you can use the bathroom whenever you want, and nobody will have sex just above your head 😊





New ship – new friends! With a friend you can make whole experience alive and fun. I had friends in many departments and to understand them better you need a bit of knowledge about structure on the ship and different roles that they play. Ships have such a huge diversity of jobs; it is a whole town operation. We have our own water system, electricity, sewage system, following our laws and adjusting to the countries where we are going to. Also, there is crime 😊

Ships like towns - Italy, Naples

Ships like towns - Italy, Strait of Messina 

Crew belongs to one of the 3 main departments:

  1. Engine department. 
  2. Deck department.
  3. Hotel department.

Diving into the Engine tribe – they’re the unsung backstage heroes. Under the watchful eyes of the Chief Engineer - my pal, Dr. Pessimism. In his 50s, with skyscraper height, he roams the ship at a pace reminiscent of slow-mo scenes in movies. He's got a knack for witty remarks but carries a dose of melancholy. And boy, does he have a fan club of women! 🕺💕

You don’t just waltz in and nab the Chief Engineer title. It’s a crown of dedication, learning, and experience. Whatever the definition of a "normal life" is, he's traded it for engine oil and salty air.

The engine lads might be out of the limelight, but they've got charm, class, and throw shindigs that are the stuff of legends. 🥳 😊💃🏻🎉🎈🥳👯‍♂️👯‍♀️

The crown jewel of their domain? The Engine Control Room. It's like stepping into a sci-fi film. Screens galore, funky buttons, and joysticks that probably don’t control a giant ship claw machine (or do they?). It's the hub where the ship’s tech wizards ensure everything's running smoother than a jazz playlist.

Catch you on the flip side, amigos! 🙋🏼‍♀️🌊🚢

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