Let's blow the whistles for the sailors' wives ! Aren't they unsung heroes too? We know about the struggles of seafarers and also about their frustrations for not being able to be home during an emergency, or during special moments. But, how about those loved ones on land who await for the seafarer to return? How about their struggles and frustrations? Captain Ricardo E Caballero Maritime Pilot The Coronavirus crisis unveiled the faces normally hidden behind the loud noise of normality. The world became aware of the fact that 90 percent of trade is done by sea, and that seafarers are essential to ensure that the supply chain is not severely disrupted. Before the Pandemic, for many, seafarers were just regular people whose work had very little value. Oblivious of the importance of the shipping industry, people living ashore have long remained ignorant of the role of seafarers in keeping the wheel of trade turning. Most are under the impression that seafarers are just to...