Chirag was in pirate captivity for over 7 months in 2010. Here he shares his trauma and torture while they had to live with pirates who beat them up. Leaving behind the trauma, Chirag focusses on the welfare of seafarers working with MHPRP and now ISWAN.  Here we discuss his days in captivity, what motivates him to do what he is, fradulent agencies, how easy is to get seaman books and how that may be adding complexities on board. Senior officers may have to deal with less than capable seafarers which adds to concerns on mental wellness as also on safety. We also discuss what ISWAN is doing for the welfare of seafarers and how COVID has made things even more complex.    Resources 1. https://www.seafarerswelfare.org/seafarer-health-information-programme/good-mental-health/steps-to-positive-mental-health 2. https://www.seafarerswelfare.org/seafarer-health-information-programme/good-mental-health/psychological-wellbeing-at-sea 3. https://www.seafarerswelfare.org/seafarer-health-information-programme/good-mental-health/managing-stress-and-sleeping-well-at-sea 4. https://www.seafarerswelfare.org/news/2019/yale-study-reveals-worryingly-high-levels-of-depression-anxiety-and-suicidal-thoughts-among-seafarers