[Lifestyle] The Life at Sea: a rare glimpse into the highs and lows of seafaring

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The lives of seafarers are rarely documented, as working at sea by its very nature can be a lonely and isolating existence.

The seafarers’ photography competition, run by the ITF Seafarers’ Trust, offers a glimpse into a largely unseen world; the hard labour, the camaraderie, the magnitude of the structures that stand as workplaces, and even the occasional beauty of working on ships.

The annual competition, which started during the pandemic, tracks the consistent issues faced by seafarers and captures key moments and their unique impact on those working at sea. This year, Seascape’s picture editor, Joe Plimmer, was on the judging panel and has collated some of his favourite shots

 

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