SaralnamaGiulia Baccosi, a 31-year-old Italian, joined a cargo ship as a cook in for a 3-month trip. The Avontuur set sail from Germany, heading to Central America. In March, as COVID-19 spread globally, ports closed and the crew was stuck at sea. They rescued 16 migrants near Gran Canaria. The ship faced food shortages and gas rationing. After 188 days at sea, they finally docked in Hamburg. Giulia felt changed by the experience. To cope with boredom at sea, crew members can try crafts, drawing, or playing instruments. (Updated 21 Sep 2025, 05:30 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Giulia Baccosi, a 31-year-old Italian, joined a cargo ship as a cook in for a 3-month trip
- The Avontuur set sail from Germany, heading to Central America
- In March, as COVID-19 spread globally, ports closed and the crew was stuck at sea