Meet the 28-year-old Singaporean chief officer of a Celebrity Cruises ship who’s sailed around the Caribbean

Sahira, who graduated from Singapore Polytechnic with a degree in coastal research before joining Celebrity Beyond in 2021, was frequently the only female fisherman among the countless people working on goods and merchant boats.

She has spent months at sea on these ships since finishing in 2017, working there for the first time, and traveling extensively. &nbsp,

” It’s never a existence for everyone”, the 28- yr- ancient told CNA Women. Although, for this eldest of two relatives, it’s exactly what she has always wanted to accomplish.

” Since young, I knew I was n’t for the conventional life. &nbsp,

” I just could n’t imagine doing a deskbound job, staying put at home in Singapore. I was aware of my desire to travel and experience various activities.

” I can recall looking at the cruise ships that were towed to Marina South Pier and thinking how amazing it would be to be able to work on for ships.”

Still, being away from her family for most of the year is n’t easy. She has missed out on major events, like her younger son’s marriage, the birth of her brother, and some Hari Raya groups.

She copes by calling her relatives, especially her family, every other day, and keeping them updated about her sea adventures. Her parents were rightly concerned about their daughter’s choice to function at sea, but they have since changed. &nbsp,

She admitted that while I enjoy what I do, saying goodbye to my kids when I leave for work is not easier. ” I’m always thankful for their support and prayers” .&nbsp,

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