The USS Abraham Lincoln, a United States Navy ship, remained more than 250 days at sea in the Middle East without making stops. This prolonged period represents a remarkable case of continuous maritime deployment.
Nídia Franco, a psychologist, analyzed this case and spoke about the impact that such a long deployment can have on sailors. The specialist warned about the psychological effects of prolonged stay at sea.
According to the psychologist, people's autonomy is completely limited during this type of mission. Sailors do not have the possibility of making simple daily decisions, such as choosing to rest when they are tired or when they don't feel like performing certain tasks.
