Linda Tatreau

Tim Younker

What is your job on the ship? Able Bodied Seaman

How long have you been doing this? 25 years

What is your favorite part of what you do? Ship handling, crane operations, small boat ops.

What is the least favorite part of your work? Being away from my home and family.

How/why did you get into this field? Started in the U.S. Navy. Travel, long vacations, rewarding work and interesting people

What are your career goals? Small business at home.

What is the biggest misconception about what you do:Travel is good but for the most part, it’s all work, very little play.

What is the most important skill/trait that you rely on? To me; all skills are important, always combined with safety.

What is your most memorable experience from your career? I think, just getting started in it.

Tell us something about yourself. From Seattle. My home is my hobby.