Sober Sailor

Father, seafarer, Cornwall, traveller, blogger, marine engineer looking for the meaning of life 🙋‍

[Wonder of Science @wonderofscience]

The stunning crystal clear water of Paisu Pok Lake in Indonesia.

📽: Daniel Kordan

[Nature is Amazing ☘️ @AMAZlNGNATURE]

Rain Storm in Alabama outside this factory door looks like a portal to another world

[The Maritime @themaritimenet]

Oil tanker vs. heavy rolling. Have you ever seen waves this wild?

[The Maritime @themaritimenet]

Watch a bulk carrier fight huge waves! ⚓🌊The crew just holding on. This is a clear look at how dangerous life at sea can be. What would you do in their place?

#sea #maritime #waves

[The Maritime @themaritimenet]

Seamanship in action! Huge respect to the crews doing this every day. Have you witnessed a boarding like this?

[MattD @mattdykema]

All right in the comments below let's take a guess on how long it takes to turn that OD and bore that ID

[The Maritime @themaritimenet]

Giant ships vs monster waves: see how smart design keeps them riding high.

#ShipStability #MarineEngineering #Sea #Waves

[The Maritime @themaritimenet]

🌊 The ocean doesn’t play fair when storms roll in.
Here’s what it feels like riding giants from a small boat.
Respect the sea.
#LifeAtSea #Maritime #StormWatch

[Curiosity @CuriosityonX]

Timelapse at night from the ISS ⚡️🛰️⚡️

[⚓️MaRiO⚓️ @1SafetyLast]

“Life is like the ocean. Waves will try to knock you down and push you back to where you started but once you fight through them, the entire ocean is yours”.
(✒️unknown )

[Massimo @Rainmaker1973]

The Wärtsilä-Sulzer RTA96-C is the largest reciprocating engine in the world. It's designed for large container ships: it produces 109,000 horsepower.

[Wonder of Science @wonderofscience]

The scale of the Universe.

[A21 @A21]

Human trafficking is often thought of as something distant or extreme but the harsh truth is, it is often hiding in plain sight. Lurking in the places we visit every day. From busy restaurants and hotels to bustling shopping centers and even schools, traffickers exploit vulnerable people right under our noses, taking advantage of the assumptions we make about our communities.

This crisis is complex and multilayered, thriving in the shadows created by misinformation and misunderstanding. That’s why it’s so important to break down harmful myths and educate ourselves about the different types of trafficking. From forced labor, to sex trafficking, online child sexual exploitation to domestic servitude… there are many different forms, but some common signs amongst them all.

When we understand the realities of modern-day slavery, we can respond more effectively, helping protect those at risk and supporting survivors on their journey to freedom. This knowledge empowers us to create safer communities where exploitation has no place to hide.

If you want to learn how to recognize the signs and take action to safeguard your neighborhood and loved ones, visit https://t.co/9Y3OZfFo2O to receive important information and resources to help you stay informed and vigilant.

Your awareness isn’t just knowledge, it’s hope, protection, and the first step toward ending exploitation that’s already taking place and preventing more before it can begin. Together, we can shine a light in the darkness ✨ and help bring freedom to those still waiting for help.

[Sober Sailor @TMSoberSailor]

As seafarers, we bear the opportunity & burden of being on the front lines of human trafficking & modern slavery. The oceans hide exploitation, but our vigilance saves lives. Spot signs-unusual behavior, restricted movement, suspicious cargo—to act. @HopeforJustice & @UnseenUK

[Sober Sailor @TMSoberSailor]

As seafarers, we bear the opportunity & burden of being on the front lines of human trafficking & modern slavery. The oceans hide exploitation, but our vigilance saves lives. Spot signs-unusual behavior, restricted movement, suspicious cargo—to act. @HopeforJustice & @UnseenUK

[Sober Sailor @TMSoberSailor]

Crew change attempt 2… #Brazil #lifeatsea

[Sober Sailor @TMSoberSailor]

Giant water bug apparently…

[Sober Sailor @TMSoberSailor]

An unfortunate visitor off the coast of Brazil… can anyone identify?

[Va de barcos @vadebarcos]

Lunes

[⚓️MaRiO⚓️ @1SafetyLast]

The mouth of the port of Galway, Ireland, is very narrow. The maneuver was recently recorded from a drone by YouTube user Autonomous Aerials Ireland.