Pregnancy at sea: From hidden risk to retention edge

Pregnancy is not an exceptional event; it is a normal part of working life that companies should be prepared for. At sea, however, its handling is still largely improvised. 

Fifteen women of eight nationalities, working across six vessel types and ranks from cadet to master, shared their experiences of pregnancy at sea. Their stories revealed a consistent pattern: what should be a routine, manageable process is often left to chance.