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SeafarerHelp supports six first-time seafarers in trouble
November 02, 2018
A seafarer’s first time working on a ship can be daunting and SeafarerHelp is here to provide support and a listening ear. When six new seafarers from the Philippines found themselves with serious problems on their first voyage, they turned to SeafarerHelp for assistance.
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