Living and working at sea is all about adaptability, and it usually doesn’t take me long to adjust to a new ship – but many things about this ship are awkward, uncomfortable, or just plain bizarre. I’m about to learn that life aboard a Malaysian supply vessel is very different from an American or European research vessel.
Read MoreRectangle Life: A view of the back deck of MMA Valour during IODP Expedition 389. These shipping containers comprised all our space to process samples, log data, hold meetings, take photos, drink coffee, and exercise.