Using internet today is like breathing air. While you cannot see it around, it is of outmost importance for the proper function of everyday activities.

今天使用互联网就像呼吸空气。虽然你看不见它,但对于日常活动的适当功能来说它至关重要。

Of course the seafaring profession does not remain unaffected, as the increasing digitalization onboard, provide many benefits, as well as drawbacks.

当然，由于船上数字化程度的提高，航运业也置身其中，互联网带来了提供了许多益处，但也有不足。

利Pros：

1.Banking, bills, and shopping: The Internet provides access to your bank account to view the balance, make transactions, and send money.

1.银行、账单和购物：通过互联网可以访问你的银行账户来查看余额、进行交易和汇款。

2.Communication with loved ones: Emergencies at home can be immediately communicated onboard, and seafarers do not have to wait till the end of the day to make a satellite call.

2.与亲人的沟通：在家里出现的紧急情况可以立即在船上与他们进行沟通，海员们不必等到一天结束时再拨打卫星电话。

3.Entertainment: The Internet gives everyone access to an endless supply of entertainment, with access to watch videos, watch movies, listen to music, and even play games online.

3.娱乐：互联网让每个人都能获得无穷无尽的娱乐供应，可以观看视频、看电影、听音乐，甚至可以在线玩游戏。

4.Address, mapping, and contact information: With the help of GPS technology, the Internet helps map and direct you to almost every place in the world.

4.地址、地图和联系信息：在GPS技术的帮助下，互联网帮助你绘制地图并引导你到世界上的每一个地方。

5.Quick reference to new regulations: While most of these are communicated by in house company circulars, more information can be easily obtained by visiting relevant websites.

5.快速查询新规定：虽然大部分是在内部公司通告中传达的，但通过访问相关网站可以很容易地获得更多的信息。

弊Cons：

1.Rest Hours: Unrestricted and round the clock internet access brings the urge to use the facility unnecessarily.

1.休息时间：不受限制，24小时上网会带来不必要的使用该设施的冲动。

2.Distraction: Several times seafarers get distracted in their work due to excessive use of internet.

2.分心：有个别案例表明，海员会因为过度使用互联网而导致工作分心。

3.Offensive Posts: There is an increasing tendency among seafarers to vent out their frustration.

3.攻击性：海员们越来越倾向于发泄他们的沮丧情绪。

4.Internet Piracy: Internet is filling each day more and more with cyber-security traps, and seafarers must be careful in order to ensure their online safety.

4.网络***：互联网每天都充满了网络安全陷阱，海员们必须小心，以确保他们的网络安全。

5.Bridge Watchkeeping: The Master needs to make it absolutely that none of the bridge equipment technology should interfere with watchkeeping.

5.驾驶台值班：船长需要保证绝对不让任何驾驶台设备干扰值班。

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