Pain is weakness leaving the body
At the young age of 21, I found myself amidst the mighty sea on a big merchant vessel with all alien faces. Though trained for the worst scenarios, my initial few days at sea took a toll on me. "A smooth sea never makes a skilled sailor" - the words of my my mentor Captain Banerjee always echoed in my mind. Unusual working hours, disconnect from the world ,harsh weather conditions were few of the elements that added to the misery.


