I refer to the letter, “Seafaring offers young people a meaningful and rewarding career” (Jan 21).

Most people show little appreciation for seafarers for braving bad weather and danger to transport goods around the world.

They spend long spells at sea away from their families, typically four to six months, and work long hours. There is hardly time for recreation despite being provided with games and sports equipment, and they are paid on a salary scale that has been largely stagnant for years.