Life Inside Billion $ US Amphibious Assault Ships in Middle of the Ocean

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Long Shifts

Managing such a massive ship requires 1,000 dedicated crew members. Depending on their roles, the daily shift of a sailor can reach up to 12 hours or even more. 

Meetings and Briefings

The crew usually starts their morning with an early morning exercise or briefings. After either of the two, they would then proceed to training, more meetings, lectures, or tending to their day-to-day duties.

Delicious Meals and Snacks

When the afternoon rolls around, you can expect the crew to be in mess decks. These huge cafeterias offer the crew delicious and healthy meals to power them throughout the day. 

Relax and Unwind

If there’s some downtime, sailors can opt to use the ship’s recreational facilities with arcade machines, satellite TVs, laptops, and even PS4s!

Compact Cabins and Stores

When it’s time to get a good night’s sleep, the crew is provided with compact semi-private cabins. If needed, they can buy any essential items from their own grocery store on board.