1. What aspects of the maritime sector appeal to you?

Especially, the complex technology. A merchant ship is like a little moving village requiring to be maintained and managed: electricity, fuel oil, lubricating oils, drinking water, heat, cooling, sewage, all need to be managed and controlled. To understand, control and maintain the interplay of all these technical systems has a special appeal.
Professional experience and the gained knowledge can also be used in land-based technical professions after the time at sea.
Of course, romantic moments at sea during sunset or under a clear starlit sky are also appealing.