Rumour Control

I had to join my first real ship in port of Bremerhaven.

Her name was "Paloma II". But that was not the first and not the last combination of letters painted on bow and stern of the hull.
The joining trip involved bus from Odessa to Kiev. Plane from Kiev to Frankfurt, then Bremen. And taxi to Bremerhaven.
We were met with warmth, because vessel was receiving stores and two pair of extra hands is always welcome.
My first day ended at 2200. And I had to start the next day at 0700. For the next four and half months it was my regular schedule. In fact I had never a chance to go earlier to my bunk. Later? Of course.

The sailing was in Northern Europe. There is no night during June and July.
I learned cleaning. All kinds of chemicals and techniques.
But the most valueable experience was to learn how the rumour can be spread.
If You don't want news to be heard - just shut Your mouth and keep tounge for moisting Your food and swallowing.
If You want something to be on everybody's agenda. Tell it to one person and add remark. "Do not tell anybody, please. It is a secret."

It works faster than any social network.