Mr. Huynh Van Tam and his wife, Ms. Phan Thi No, are one of the typical representatives of those who stick to this career. They are 50 years old this year. They have 3 children together but all 3 live and work in big cities instead of choosing a maritime job to succeed their father’s business.

The below photo report of Mr. Trung Phan, tells about the simple life and the difficult livelihood of Mr. Tam and Ms. No in the sunny and windy coastal area of Hoa Duan - Phu Thuan - Phu Vang.

The house of Mr. Tam – Ms. No is simple just like the ones of other families here

At 14 pm, Mr. Tam prepares to go out to sea, while Ms. No mends the nets to prepare for the crab and fish season in October

They prepare the tools for Mr. Tam to go out to sea to catch cuttlefish

Ms. No helping her husband pushing their boat over the waves

After he gets on the boat and goes out to sea, on the shore, Ms. No burns incenses and prays for peace for her husband

After the boat is anchored at the squid fishing spot, Mr. Tam baths with fresh water, preparing bait and having his dinner, preparing for an overnight of work

Dinner at sea

At home, Ms. No doing kitchen chores

Mr. Tam cashing cuttlefish in the sea at midnight

Ms. No going to the beach and waiting for her husband’s return as the dawn has just risen

Mr. Tam's products after his voyage

Joy is still on the friendly and gentle faces of the coastal couple.

By Trung Phan

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