[Køge, Denmark]Every 6 months people come and people leave. With the renewal of the crew, security teams have to be updated too. I joined a team that ensures the safety of the ship. Every week we have a drill with life boats to abandon the ship in case of emergency. We also have a weekly exercise against the fire. Contrary to what I imagined when I arrived on board, the greater danger on a ship is not water but fire. The Logos Hope is a small city with accommodation areas, an electricity power station and a kitchen that prepares 1200 meals a day. We must be ready to cope with various situations. A fire in the kitchen will be different from one in engine room. My role in this  team is to provide support to the firefighters’ team who is specially trained to attack the fire. I bring hoses or I evacuate the areas of the 'disaster'. I really enjoyed being part of these exercises.

One of the core values of OM ships is to serve with excellence. These drills put words into practice for me, for I'm glad that my responsibilities are broader than the information technology area. I can learn to work as a team so that the ship is in a safe place where we feel good to live and work.

The Chief mate explains how to use one of the radio