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