Life at Sea & Online Seafarer Learning

Advancing Your Maritime Career through Experience and Work

Life at sea is a busy life. When you work in a seafarer job it can sometimes feel a bit like eat, work, sleep, repeat. But when you have a moment to yourself in between your watch or shift, there are still things you can do to relax, have some fun, and, just as importantly, progress your career at sea by indulging in some online learning. 

Yes, we know, it might feel like all you want to do is sleep when you’ve clocked off, but making time for yourself and your career, hanging out with your crewmates, or spending some time learning from older and wiser crew onboard will make life at sea more enjoyable and worthwhile.

Life at Sea and Online Seafarer Learning

With that in mind, we are looking at 6 ways you can make good use of your downtime when you’re working in a seafarer job.

The obvious one: video games

Let’s be honest, sometimes all we want to do is finish work and pick up that console! And to be fair, it’s a good way of switching off and getting some downtime. But why not make gaming more sociable by organizing a tournament with your fellow crew and enjoying some healthy competition? 

The chilled one: movie night

 Watching a movie (or binge watching a series) is a great way of kicking back and relaxing after you’ve finished work. Whether you watch your favorite oldies or new movies and television shows alone during your free time or with others,  it will always give you something to talk about with your crewmates.

The useful one: online learning

If you’ve been meaning to learn a new skill or pick up some additional knowledge but you never seem to have the time, it’s time to get real. When you’re in between shifts or watches, and if you’re serious about your maritime career, even spending half an hour a day learning something new will be time well spent. There are plenty of online seafarer courses out there, so pick one that’s relevant to you, and enhance your career prospects while you’re onboard.

The old school one: board games

 Why not put the console down and keep it old school instead by organizing a game of cards or a board game night? It may seem old fashioned but you might be surprised at how much you enjoy some fun childhood favorites - and of course there are lots of board games designed for adults too. Make it as fun and friendly or as competitive as you feel your crewmates can handle!