Our ‘Seafarer Stories’ column hosts seafarers’ views who present briefly the key challenges of life and work onboard, providing a picture of what a career at sea actually means. In this context, we are happy to host an interview with Mr. Deyan Nedelchev who is Chief Officer on a crude oil tanker and the last four years he is working with Euronav.
SAFETTY4SEA: What do you love the most out of your career at sea?
Deyan Nedelchev: Honestly paid work.
S4S: What have you learned over the course of your career at sea?
D.N.: To work in a team is very important
S4S: How would you describe your daily life at sea/ work in a few words?
D.N.: Hard but very interesting every day
S4S: What is the biggest challenge that you have to face on board?
D.N.: Working with a lot of individuals
S4S: What is your piece of advice to fellow crew members onboard?
D.N.: Be yourself and think before you do something
S4S: What inspires you every day onboard?
D.N.: Every day is a different challenge to overcome
S4S: What has been the most extraordinary thing that you have experienced on board?
D.N.: Seeing the beautiful nature in every corner of the world
S4S: What is the one thing that should change to make life better on board?
D.N.: Less paperwork …
S4S: What piece of advice would you give to someone thinking a career at sea?
D.N.: It is not for everybody, it is risky and hard, but at the end is very satisfying
S4S: What do you miss the most about your seagoing experience?
D.N.: Connection with family and friends at home
The views presented hereabove are only those of the author and do not necessarily those of SAFETY4SEA and are for information sharing and discussion purposes only.
