The Dark Realities of Deckhand’s Life

The untold struggles behind the glitz of maritime work

A deckhand is someone who works on a boat or yacht, doing all sorts of jobs to make sure everything runs smoothly. They do things like cleaning the deck, helping with the boat’s maintenance, and sometimes even helping with cooking and serving food. It sounds like a cool job because you can be on fancy boats and travel to different places.

But it has a dark side, and it is not as glamorous as it seems.

Yachts

Billionaires, the owners of these yachts, are really powerful people. They have a lot of money and influence and often get what they want. This means they can make big decisions and have a lot of control over things. A yacht is like a big, shiny hotel floating on the water. Everything is fancy, from big bedrooms to dining areas and places to relax and have fun, like swimming pools and movie theaters.

These yachts are costly. They can cost more than half a billion pounds to buy. Even renting one for a week can cost up to four million pounds. That’s a lot of money! The deckhands know that the people they work for might not have always done good things to get their money. In fact, there have been instances where crew members received job offers from owners who are known to be some of the most notoriously corrupt individuals on the planet.

Life of A Deckhand

A deckhand is hired on the basis of his physical appearance — how they look, like their waist size or dress size. It’s as if they care more about appearances than the actual work. Throughout their duty, they are told to keep their mouths shut and are offered a good amount of money and perks.

Deckhands have to work long hours, sometimes from early in the morning until late at night, and they don’t get many breaks. The work is also physically demanding. They have to lift heavy things and be on their feet all day, and sometimes the weather can be terrible, with strong winds or big waves making the job even harder. It’s not just cruising around on a beautiful boat; it’s hard, tiring work that can be pretty tough on your body and mind. On top of that, being a deckhand can be lonely and hard on your mental health.

Drugs and Sex

Alcohol is consumed throughout the day, and by the time of sunset, the consumption goes up. There is a misuse of drugs. Moreover, these rich people smuggle drugs and illicit substances from one place to another. It is a highly secretive place. People are intoxicated and can go to unexpected lengths very easily.

There are also instances of sexual harassment, and you get to hear a number of stories. People would come and force themselves onto you or brush themselves against you. And there is a sexual element to the job, 100 percent. The guests offer you a great amount of money for sleeping with them or giving them pleasure. In most of the cases, it is a bl*wjob.

A deckhand said that he saw people going naked, preparing for the sex parties and orgies. There was an array of prostitutes present on the deck. Furthermore, he said,

“I was supposed to clear rooms that just had sex parties and orgies. There was residue of drugs all over the place and then semen all around. Bedsheets were full of alcohol, drugs, semen, and blood. It was a sight of a pure disgust.”