Reflections: someone on my turf

The reflection captures a whirlwind day on board: bunkering, inspections, endless deliveries, and a ship visit from colleagues including Julien, Amy, and Tatania with her sons. Amid the bustle, there were moments of humour, warmth, and small kindnesses, like gifts of tea and cookies, alongside the more difficult encounters with a weary polar officer. Between laughter, fatigue, and the rhythm of ship life, there’s a growing sense of both the challenges and the camaraderie that shape these days at sea.