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。

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　　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。

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　　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.网络盗窃：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******不让任何驾驶台设备干扰值班。