A captain in amok on the bridge breaks whatever he finds in front of him, causing shock in the shipping community.
An incredible video circulating in the last hours on social media has caused shock in the shipping community.
The captain of a cargo ship appears to be in an out-of-control state, destroying instruments and objects on the bridge, while crew members try to restrain him.
The voices heard in the video “Hold him! Don’t leave him! Bring rope, tie him!” show the intensity and panic of the moment.
The incident is reported to have happened on a ship with a Filipino crew, according to user comments which mention that the captain suffered a “psychological breakdown” due to excessive stress and pressure.
The video is accompanied by the message: “The strongest storms are not always at sea; some rage within us. Take care of your mind, sailor,” highlighting once again the issue of seafarers’ mental health and the pressure they are often under from external factors such as the shipping company, inspectors, etc.
The isolation, fatigue, responsibility, and constant pressure experienced by officers at sea can lead even the most experienced to exceed their limits.
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This incident is a reminder that the mental health of seafarers is not a luxury but a necessity.
