Ship captain finds joy in road less taken

By Yashika F. Torib

Dec 01, 2021 12:01 am

When asked on their motivation to work at sea for long periods, seafarers instinctively declare almost the same response — a chance to provide a comfortable life for their families.

But being Filipinos who are culturally family-oriented, many seafarers hold the same purpose for hanging their hats and settling for a shore-based job instead. For a good number of Pinoy seamen, the pull of family ties is stronger than the sea.

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