The Black Sea is known with its holiday resorts, pretty fishing boats and people. But, for seafarers, it has not been associated with these beauties for a long time. For centuries the Black Sea has been witnessing an active maritime commerce between surrounding countries and communities. But today, it has turned into a nightmare for seafarers. For them the Black Sea means low wages, old vessels and severe working conditions accompanied by fatal marine accidents. Those seafarers from different countries of Black Sea, are trying to earn their living and look after their families under such bad conditions. They endure the hardships of their job in order to provide a better life for their yearning families. They try to survive in the vessels that are left to their fate without any payment for months, without fuel and provision. Delayed or unpaid wages, hard work, bad living conditions, ignored safety rules have just become a routine. And to make matters worse, seafarers in despair have to pay manning agents to find a job. “The Sea of Shame” is a term that sums up these severe conditions in the Black Sea. This documentary has been completed in one year. We are grateful to all those who supported us and put their labour in it.
Posted on: Fri, 19 Dec 2014 09:45:45 +0000