When we say the ship never sleeps, we mean it. Cargo ops can start in the middle of the night and run for 20 hours straight. Each movement of cargo must be logged, monitored, and managed with surgical precision. From temperature-controlled goods to heavy lifts and dangerous cargo—each type needs special handling. As Chief Mate, I’m on constant watch, coordinating between crew, stevedores, cranes, and control rooms. It’s a world of acronyms and alarms, but at the center of it all is something sim

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