I'm a senior cadet and have been on five vessels now. However, apart from one vessel, I have concerns about the state of what seafarers are being fed. On my last vessel, I was fed a carbohydrate only diet, very little protein or fats, and few calories.There was fruit about once a week, and one type of vegetable every few days. Now I left this vessel with a number of small health issues which were definitely caused by the diet, one of them being very serious and needed surgery when we were in port. The diet went against any standard recommendations.
We were receiving an average food budget on this vessel, so I have a feeling the budget was either being mostly spent on alcohol or going into the captain's pocket. We weren't getting the amount of food you would expect with the budget.
The others ships were similar stories to the one above. Is it the same for everyone else? If it is the same story for most seafarers, I am going to start questioning whether I'll continue when I finish my cadetship. I know food is only a small part of the career, but my health is important for me.
What has the food been like on your ships?
We were receiving an average food budget on this vessel, so I have a feeling the budget was either being mostly spent on alcohol or going into the captain's pocket. We weren't getting the amount of food you would expect with the budget.
The others ships were similar stories to the one above. Is it the same for everyone else? If it is the same story for most seafarers, I am going to start questioning whether I'll continue when I finish my cadetship. I know food is only a small part of the career, but my health is important for me.
What has the food been like on your ships?
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