The lives of the 12 female sailors on Peace Ark are similar to those of college students, except they have a large ship to maintain.

After finishing work for the day, they usually gather in their cabins chatting and watch movies. Living next door to them, I often heard their music and laughter. Compared with the male sailors, the women have better living conditions; they have portholes in their cabins and independent toilets and shower spaces.

Apart from this, though, their working lives are no different from those of the male sailors.