Stranded at Sea During COVID

Ep49:Orel FedermanIn this episode of Deck Tales, we sit down with the founder of Nautical Miles Club, a former seafarer turned entrepreneur on a mission to make life at sea more humane, connected, and appreciated. Sparked by the harsh realities seafarers faced during COVID—being stranded on ships, cut off from families, and largely invisible—the conversation explores how Nautical Miles evolved from a simple global discount app into a holistic platform connecting seafarers, families, shipping companies, ports, and brands.Beyond tech, the episode dives into life at sea, security, piracy, loyalty, and why convenience and recognition matter more than money for retention in maritime careers. It’s a candid, wide-ranging discussion about dignity, community, and finally putting seafarers front and center.⚓ Key TakeawaysSeafarers are invisible—but essential: COVID exposed how overlooked maritime workers are, despite keeping global trade moving.Nautical Miles Club goes beyond discounts: It connects employers, ports, families, and brands to seafarers in one ecosystem.Convenience beats cash: Easy transport, trusted venues, and time-saving tools matter more than small savings.Retention is about experience, not salary: Seeing the world is a key reason people go to sea—remove that, and people leave.Trust is built by minimizing data: The platform intentionally avoids collecting personal data unless absolutely necessary.Security at sea is outdated: Maritime security standards haven’t kept pace with modern threats or realities.Life at sea reshapes perspective: It strips away prejudice and ego, replacing them with teamwork and shared survival.https://www.nm-club.com/#navy #shipinvestor #security #discountsTo see clips of all our guests you can follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/decktalesofficialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/decktalespodcast.TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@decktalesFor all links you can head to the official website: https://www.decktales.co.ukIf you wish to support the page you can leave a welcome donation at: https://ko-fi.com/decktalesAnd if you wish to read or listen to my first book, you can buy a copy here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Seems-Like-Smooth-Sailing-Catling/dp/1912964244Get Your Copy Of 'Seems Like Smooth Sailing' here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.