"It's not a dream to earn one million a year, and it will be developed in a few years when you go to sea!"
For many rural youths, being a crew member on a ship is undoubtedly the only way to get out of the mountains and achieve a counterattack.
But recently, a news of "a new crew fell into the sea and died" has cast a shadow of death on this golden dream...
So, what is it that makes this group of young people with seafarer dreams become lambs to the slaughter at sea?
According to incomplete statistics on the website of "China Seafarers' Home", in 2022 alone, nearly 100 crew members died in mainland China.
Behind these tragedies, there are work-related injuries and accidents, but more often than not, it is avoidable sudden death!
Let's just say that two days ago, on an ocean-going cargo ship, Xiao Liu, a 26-year-old new crew member, suddenly fainted and died after rescue efforts failed.
But his entry physical examination is obviously normal, why is it gone in a blink of an eye?
After investigation, it was found that Xiao Liu had been overloaded and exhausted before his death.
In the first month of employment, he was assigned to frequent night shifts and his biological clock was disordered;
At the same time, it is necessary to engage in hygiene, wipe and repair, and be busy with continuous rotation. Sometimes you can't sleep for a few hours a day.
There are all kinds of signs that Xiao Liu is likely to be exhausted. But what is even more terrifying is that a tragedy like his is by no means an isolated case!
According to the International Maritime Organization, fatigue is the number one culprit in sudden deaths of seafarers, with more than 80% of cases being linked to it.
The fatigue level of Chinese seafarers is among the highest in the world.
According to a survey, nearly 90 percent of seafarers on the mainland work more than 60 hours a week, and nearly half of them work more than 75 hours.
In contrast, European and American seafarers typically work only about 40 hours a week.
Under the domination of the concept of "heavy task, light safety", many shipping companies implement strict management of crew members in order to maximize efficiency.
They lure young crew members to work hard with high wages, with complete disregard for their physical and mental health.
The result? It's either sudden death or depression. Where is this "golden rice bowl", it is clearly a bloody mouth that devours life!
What's more, many crew members are not as generous as they seem.
According to industry insiders, nearly half of the wages of many ocean-going seafarers have to be handed over to intermediaries, and the amount they receive is only five or six thousand.
In addition to overwork, the poor working environment on board is also an important cause of unnatural deaths of crew members.
Closed, humid, hot... All these have brought severe tests to the health of seafarers.
In the event of an accident, it is difficult to be rescued in time when lying alone at sea, so you can only resign yourself to fate.
Last year, the 24-year-old first mate of a cargo ship died of electrocution while overhauling the engine room.
Friends, do you have a new understanding of the situation of the crew?
The scenery on the surface is infinite, but in fact, it hides murderous intentions; It seems to be a high-paying job, but it is full of hardships behind it.
This is the true portrayal of contemporary Chinese sailors. They exchanged their sweat and lives for the prosperity of the country.
But what is not proportional to it is their neglected rights and interests, and their neglected lives.
What can we do about it?
As ordinary people, we may not be able to change anything directly, but at least we can give the crew more understanding and respect in terms of concept.
Shipping companies should strengthen safety awareness, improve the crew protection mechanism, and effectively safeguard their legitimate rights and interests.
The relevant state departments should also increase supervision and punishment to protect the life safety of every crew member.
I firmly believe that as long as the whole society works together to curb the chaos of sudden death from overwork, the seafarers will have a better tomorrow.
They will no longer live in fear, but will sail and realize their dreams.
The sea has given birth to countless heroes and daughters, and we must be their most solid backing.
Together, let us praise every respectable Chinese seafarer!
Shore Zhi Tinglan, the sea and the sky. Let's work together to create a safer and more dignified seafarer era!
Dear friends, what incidents of sudden deaths of crew members have you heard of?
In your opinion, what aspects should be used to protect the rights and interests of seafarers?
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