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Greetings from Down Under, Australia!
G'day mate, I have been here with the koalas and kangaroos since January 2020, when I sat down to pen my story. Nine months later, my book was published in September 2020. Thanks for taking the time to visit this website.
Please note that I am no longer active on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter, as my social media accounts were compromised. While I regret losing contact with all my followers, the transition has afforded a welcome reduction in screen time. For ongoing updates, I invite you to follow my author page on GOODREADS dot com, where future news and publications will be shared.
*Please kindly note that I will NEVER ask for donations of any kind from any individual, company, corporation, or entity. I do NOT solicit or offer employment or paid services of any kind. Any individual claiming otherwise is acting without my knowledge or consent or may be impersonating my identity on social media or other platforms. I remain committed to conducting myself with the highest standard of integrity in character, conduct, and communication. That said, I always strive to acknowledge, thank, and give credit where and when it is duly earned.
THANK YOU!
Thank you for taking the time to visit my webpage to learn more about my journey as an artist, sailor, and now author. I consider myself a multifaceted individual—much like an onion with endless layers to uncover. Over time, I have come to realize that life can change in an instant, often through what I believe to be divine intervention—shifting one from a place of waiting to a place of walking in purpose.
I would also like to extend my deepest gratitude to my fellow seafarers and crewmates across the globe, particularly those in the cruise industry. Your support is truly appreciated. With this publication, The Untold Tales of a Sailor at Sea, your voices are finally being recognized and heard.
This publication is now available in your country. I invite you to get your copy and discover the stories that shed light on life at sea from a seldom-heard perspective.
MOVERS and SHAKERS
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Happy Seafarer Day!
On 25 June, the global maritime community comes together to celebrate the Day of the Seafarer. This year, we launched the campaign 'My Harassment-Free Ship,' a bold initiative to promote a culture of respect and zero tolerance for bullying and harassment at sea.
Building a Future of Respect at Sea
The Day of the Seafarer 2025 is more than a celebration—it’s a call for action. 'My Harassment-Free Ship' is about changing the maritime culture to one where every seafarer feels safe, valued, and protected at sea. Visit IMO.org to access campaign materials, and join us in making every ship a harassment-free workplace. Together, we can create a safer maritime industry.
This year's awards ceremony marked the inaugural event for the mission's new secretary general, the Venerable Dr. Peter Rouch. 500 maritime professionals across the globe gathered as guests to congratulate the winners of the Seafarers Awards Singapore 2024 and showcase the industry's unwavering commitment to celebrating and recognizing the extraordinary efforts by individuals and organizations in support of seafarers.
Special thanks to all seafarers who bring goods, including tourism, to ports in every continent, and sacrifices are made by every seafarer. Congratulations to the recipient BIGYELLOWFISH of the INNOVATION AWARD- a company that embraced a new program, project, or training that has enhanced seafarers' welfare.
SPECIAL THANKS TO GOLD SPONSORS
worldwide rollout of the HOTTEST film about the CRUISE INDUSTRY
BIRTHDAY GIRL
Entertainment Focus announces film BIRTHDAY GIRL will be availabe on digital platforms 17th June, 2024
Distributed by SIGNATURE ENTERTAINMENT!!
CHINA APRIL 18th, 2024 BEIJING FILM FESTIVAL!!!!!
DENMARK APRIL 4 ESTONIA APRIL 12 UK RELEASE JUNE 17 BALKAN PENINSULA JUNE 27
FRANCE JULY 3 NORTH AMERICA SEPTEMBER 4th
DUTCH CINEMAS in the NETHERLANDS PREMIERE SEPTEMBER 19th, 2024!!
Fantastic Exclusive Sales!
Birthday Girl sold to UK (Signature Entertainment), Greece (Rosebud.21) and Czech Republic (Film Europe).
Independent Bookstore Day
For one day in April, North America, Canada, and the USA—50 states and over 1000 bookstores—together celebrate the 11th annual INDEPENDENT BOOKSTORE DAY!
Calling all readers, librarians, authors, and literary enthusiasts to join in supporting the local bookstore in your neighborhood!
In Memory of Titanic
On this anniversary day, worldwide fellow seafarers and passengers take a moment of silence to remember those who perished at sea on the TITANIC. Your journey and memory live on in hearts, film, music, media, stories, publications, memorial sites, and especially in the thoughts of those in the cruise and maritime industry. As a sailor myself, my heart and prayers are for the safety of those who are at sea each and every day.
Once the sea has touched your soul, life on land is never the same.
For more information about THE SIX who survived the Titanic and were written out of history, be sure to check out this film.
有关泰坦尼克号幸存者并被从历史中抹去的六人组的更多信息，请务必观看这部电影。
BIRTHDAY GIRL
The Ultimate Film About the Cruise Industry in Theatres April 4th, 2024!
BIRTHDAY GIRL DEBUTS in DENMARK THIS WEEK!
Worldwide Rollout to Follow Shortly!
An Astonishing FILM ABOUT THE HIDDEN TRUTHS of the CRUISE INDUSTRY!
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Film Director Michael Noer debuts BIRTHDAY GIRL at the Zurich Film Festival in the Gala Premiere section.
Local Debut Denmark April 4, 2024
California, USA Santa Barbara International Film Festival February 7-17, 2024 sbff
Sweden Göteborg Film Festival January 27, 2024
Tallin, Estonia Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival 2023 Saturday November 11 Chill-Hall Coca Cola Plaza
Switzerland Zurich Film Festival September 29- October 4th
Birthday Girl Comes Alive!
Birthday Girl comes alive and makes an international debut at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival!
Danish film director Michael Noer debuts his film BIRTHDAY GIRL on American soil during the 39th Film Festival, February 7-17, 2024.
A whistleblowing film about the cruise industry and all that can go wrong with the unsuspecting crimes and behaviors that can take place at sea, which are often swept under the radar. When cruise ships sail on international waters, there is no POLICE to protect oneself when something goes awry.
Accredited author L.C. Tang has set foot in over 70 countries, touched every port of call on every continent for over 15 years in the cruise industry, thus solidifying contacts and support in every corner.
Thanks to both WHISTLEBLOWING film Birthday Girl and book publication
The Untold Tales of a Sailor at Sea, which shines a spotlight on the unsuspecting criminality and rapes at sea.
internationalcruisevictims.org
Be sure to view and read both before booking your next cruise.
Congratulations to Michael and the entire team!
Thanks to Nathan L. and the entire team who ensured the safety and delivery of L.C.Tang
to attend the American debut in Santa Barbara.
Spot the billboards in Hawthorne, Lynwood, and Baldwin Park in California!
CALIFORNIA welcomes L.C.Tang!
Ahead of the 39th Santa Barbara International Film Festival, California highly anticipates and welcomes L.C.Tang, the author and most prominent whistleblower of the cruise industry, in support of Director Michael Noer's film BIRTHDAY GIRL !!!
The Untold Tales of a Sailor at Sea makes a splash all over California for the entire month of February. See if you can spot these billboards in San Francisco, Hawthorne, Gardena, Santa Fe Springs, Rosemead, Carson, Milpitas, Santa Clara, San Carlos, Burlingame, and Lynwood. Be sure to catch the film BIRTHDAY GIRL here in California before the final local debut in Denmark in April 2024.
A special congratulations to NORDISK FILM and L.C. Tang for shining a spotlight on the cruise industry.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
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"The prose is gorgeous and the dialogues are well-crafted to reflect real-life situations."
Review by The Book Commentary
"The Untold Tales of a Sailor at Sea is a novel for travel fans and a tale that will inspire readers to break away from the doldrums of daily life to do something different, unique, and adventurous. The author’s sense of setting is strong, and she fills the writing with delectable sights, providing glimpses of different cultures while allowing the humanity of the characters to shine through the already dazzling writing. From the hypnotic first-person narrative voice that greets the readers from the opening page, readers find themselves in the deft hands of a narrator who knows how to sustain attention once it is grabbed."
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He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her. John 8:7 KVJ
CONVICTION
Have you ever felt the weight of conviction in your heart or mind? Perhaps it came during a moment of desperation—when you were hungry, thirsty, or tempted by something you knew wasn't right.
The examples shared here—though not all drawn from my own life—reflect true stories I’ve witnessed. Some may challenge Christian or religious values. That is intentional. These stories illustrate how people, especially those living difficult or isolated lives such as seafarers, often face deep inner conflicts.
Conviction isn't always black and white. In the world of cruising and maritime work, moral lines are sometimes blurred by hunger, isolation, or the need to survive. This isn't to excuse actions that go against one’s values but to show the human reality behind them.
By sharing these experiences, I hope to invite greater understanding and compassion. Before casting stones, may we first examine our own hearts.
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SALTY REVIEW from the "SALTY SEADOG"
"Committed Christian she is, Ms. Goody
two shoes she is not."
What happens in this day and age in the lives of hardworking crew members who must do everything to survive life at sea? How would you choose to survive just to get water that should be free and a basic right? Be sure to check out the adventures of Ms. Lincee Tang, who will tell it just like it is and hold nothing back. For an adventurous read and insights into the cruise industry, pick up your copy today!
Be careful not to judge, lest you be judged with the same standard. Matthew 7:1-2
No Christian is perfect, as we all fall short of God's grace.
He that is without sin among you,
let him first cast a stone at her. John 8:7 (KJV)
Locate a ship fast and easily!
Did you know that CruiseMapper is your one-stop shop to locate and identify the location of a ship and its itinerary? CruiseMapper lists and tracks 72 worldwide cruise liners and all the information you want to know before booking your cruise holiday.
Worldwide crew members also use this site to search, locate, communicate, and solidify their bid for their next contract based on location, itinerary, and duration.
The Cruisemapper site was established in 2012, registered in the USA, and provides real-time updates for seafarers, maritime and travel enthusiasts all across the globe. Locate a ship and its upcoming itinerary by visiting CruiseMapper.
HOLIDAY SEASON
Come celebrate this holiday season with seafarers and those that support MISSION TO SEAFARERS. We invite you to join the upcoming annual Christmas Festival taking place at All Hallows by the Tower. The service will be followed by a reception at Trinity House.
Carol tickets are available FREE of charge. However, to attend both the service and drinks reception at Trinity House, tickets will cost £35 per person.
The event kicks off at 6 PM, and doors will open at 5:15 PM. Tickets are sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Let us come together to celebrate our seafarers and their families. All proceeds will help sustain the welfare and well-being services we offer the men and women who keep our economy afloat.
SPECIAL THANKS TO SHELL, RIGHTSHIP & ARDMORE Shipping
FOR YOUR SPONSOR!
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THANK YOU, COLORADO!
Special thanks and SHOUT OUT to the Centennial STATE of COLORADO!
We see Coloradans on our cruise ships sailing the high seas over the years, and we continue to look forward to seeing you on the manifest list of our cruise ships.
This book is now even more accessible for the citizens in this Centennial State. Kindly support your local independent bookstore. Be sure to pick up your copy of this essential cruise companion for the travel enthusiast in your life. Thank you for your recent partnership and support of the cruise industry.
This month a total of 8 billboards have been dedicated to the cruisers in Colorado. See if you can spot the billboards in Monument, North Washington, Grand Junction, Denver, and Lakewood.
THANK YOU, TEXAS!
Special thanks and SHOUT OUT to the LONE STAR STATE of TEXAS!
We see you on our cruise ships sailing the high seas over the years, and we continue to look forward to seeing you on the manifest list of our cruise ships. Be sure to pick up your copy of this essential cruise companion. Thank you for your recent partnership and support of the cruise industry.
These select billboards, during this anniversary month, have been dedicated to the cruisers in TEXAS! See if you can spot them in Alvin, LeMarque, Castle Hills, Ingelside, Garland, Frisco, League City, and airports in Dallas/Fort Worth, San Antonio, and Houston.
Happy Seafarer Day!
June 25th is known worldwide as the DAY OF THE SEAFARER in the maritime industry. To honor seafarers and their contributions to global trade, the United Nations has designated June 25th as International Day of the Seafarer. The day is a time to celebrate seafarers, their dedication, and their sacrifices.
Every year on June 25th, the Day of the Seafarer recognizes the valuable contribution seafarers make to international trade and the world economy. Seafarers regularly travel by sea and are commonly called sailors. Many seafarers work in the shipping industry and are responsible for about 90 percent of world trade.
Happy National Maritime Day!
National Maritime Day is a time-honored tradition that recognizes one of America's most important industries. Each year, ceremonies and celebrations throughout the country are held on May 22nd. The Congress, by joint resolution approved May 20, 1933, has designated May 22 of each year as National Maritime Day to commemorate the first transoceanic voyage by steamship by the S.S. Savannah. On National Maritime Day, we honor the thousands of dedicated merchant mariners who serve on United States vessels around the world. During times of both peace and war, merchant mariners are always there — stepping up to transport equipment, troops, and goods across the globe to make our country safer and stronger.
World Maritime Day is celebrated and recognized by the UN on September 28th. Thank a seafarer today, as they not only make sacrifices but also bring goods to the shores of each continent.
Cruise Industry News
Galveston, Texas, cruise terminal has a $53 million dollar makeover!
This is incredible news, as the expansion for the terminal welcomes more ships. The gangway modification will assist the ease of traffic, operations, and security, and the processing of provisions, passengers, and crew will all get to enjoy this new expansion. A highly anticipated growth in partnership with Carnival Corporation coming to fruition.
For the latest worldwide cruise industry news!
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International Day for Women in Maritime
The IMO International Day for Women in Maritime is observed on 18 May every year. The day celebrates women in the industry and is intended to promote the recruitment, retention, and sustained employment of women in the maritime sector; raise the profile of women in maritime; strengthen IMO's commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 5 (gender equality); and support work to address the current gender imbalance in maritime. IMO Member States, the maritime industry, and all others in the maritime endeavor are invited to promote and celebrate the International Day for Women in Maritime in an appropriate and meaningful manner.
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THANK YOU, MICHIGAN!
Special thanks and SHOUT OUT to the STATE of MICHIGAN!
We see you on our cruise ships sailing the high seas over the years, and we continue to look forward to seeing you on the manifest list of our cruise ships.
This book is now even more accessible for the citizens in this Wolverine State. Kindly support your local independent bookstore. Be sure to pick up your copy of this essential cruise companion for the travel enthusiast in your life. Thank you for your recent partnership and support of the cruise industry.
This month a total of 14 billboards have been dedicated to the cruisers in Michigan, and enclosed are some billboards! See if you can spot them in Lansing, Grand Ledge, Windsor Charter Township, Howell, Highland Park, Romulus, Ypsilanti, Fenton, and presently awaiting billboard locations in Marquette.
Glorious SPOTLIGHTS in INDIA!!!
Ms. Vidhya Thakkar is India's TOP book influencer and trailblazer!
The Untold Tales of a Sailor at Sea has reached the hands of this renowned trailblazer in India! When Ms. Vidhya Thakkar speaks, people listen. She is an established and reputable blogger, reviewer, digital marketer, trainer, PR content strategist and graphic designer.
If you ever dreamed about working in the cruise industry or want to know what happens with crew members, be sure to read the unveiling of hidden truths with this latest publication. Thank you INDIA!
भारत के मेरे सभी साथी क्रू सदस्यों को विशेष धन्यवाद! इस पूर्व नौसेना सैनिक अमित के दिल और कार्रवाई में गोवा पुलिस बल के बारे में सब कुछ पढ़ें।
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When Women Inspire!
Are you looking for inspiration? Hope? Do you want to learn about how women are changing the world every single day? Then you’ve come to the right place.
When Women Inspire is dedicated to showcasing the efforts of women around the world to change the world in positive ways. These are women making social, economic, literary, political, or educational waves—in a great way.
Christy B reviews this latest publication, The Untold Tales of a Sailor at Sea, and shares about how author L.C. Tang is one who inspires.
THANK YOU, WISCONSIN!
Special thanks and SHOUT OUT to the STATE of WISCONSIN!
We see you on our cruise ships sailing the high seas over the years, and we continue to look forward to seeing you on the manifest list of our cruise ships.
This book is now even more accessible for the citizens in this "Badger State," and do kindly support your local independent bookstore. Be sure to pick up your copy of this essential cruise companion for the travel enthusiast in your life. Thank you for your recent partnership and support of the cruise industry.
17 billboards have been dedicated to the cruisers in this Badger State, and enclosed are just a few billboards in the state of WISCONSIN! See if you can spot them in Suamico, Kaukauna, North Fond du Lac, De Pere, Green Bay, Neenah, Oshkosh, Rothschild, Bellevue, and Lake Hallie.
SPOTLIGHT on a NEW PARTNERSHIP!
Mercado Libre Inc.—literally "free market" in Spanish and Mercado Livre in Portuguese—serves 18 Latin countries in Central and South America and is an Argentine company headquartered in Montevideo, Uruguay. Mercado Libre is incorporated in the United States and operates online marketplaces dedicated to e-commerce and online auctions, including mercadolibre dot com.
As of 2016, Mercado Libre had 174.2 million users in Latin America, making it the region's most popular e-commerce site by number of visitors. The company has operations in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Peru, Panama, Uruguay, Venezuela, and Spain.
The worldwide cruise industry heavily employs crew members from Latin America, and now even more crew members have easier access to faster delivery of this latest publication, The Untold Tales of a Sailor at Sea! Your collective voices are heard rippling around the world with this global phenomenon. Have no fear in writing an online review about this whistleblowing publication. Together we are united for change and a beacon of light to the underbelly of the cruise industry.
¡Un agradecimiento especial a todos mis compañeros de tripulación en América Latina por su continuo apoyo! Sus voces colectivas se escuchan en esta publicación. Esta asociación es SU éxito. ¡Mucho amor y aprecio!
Thank you to all my Latino/Latina fellow crewmembers for your support!
This partnership is your sucess!
THE SIX was released April 16th, 2021
The next most anticipated worldwide blockbuster!
The TITANIC story continues—and this time, the TRUTH is told.
Did you enjoy Titanic, the iconic film and its unforgettable fictional love story? What if we told you that a part of the real Titanic story remained untold for over 100 years? The Six reveals the long-overlooked truth about six Chinese survivors of the Titanic. For 109 years, their stories were erased from the history book—and absent from James Cameron's 1997 film. Now, their voices are finally being heard.
This powerful documentary sheds light not only on their survival but also on the discrimination they faced in its aftermath—reminding us that injustice and prejudice have long existed at sea. If you are drawn to real-life accounts and want to understand more about life aboard ships, check out the publication below, which is another compelling work that explores the hidden stories of seafarers around the world.
The Six is coming soon to your country and theaters worldwide. Don't miss this important chapter of maritime history.
Crimes and Discrimination still exists at sea. Read all about this passenger who turned into a crew member and she also experiences crimes and discrimination today in the cruise industry. Even 109 years later, the same systemic issues still exist at sea and on land. Click on images for direct link.
Seafarers Keep our Economy Afloat
The Mission to Seafarers provides help and support to the 1.89 million crewmen and women who face danger every day to keep our global economy afloat. Seafarers are responsible for transporting over 90% of the world's goods and fuels, including visitors and tourists, to the shores of each continent.
Cruises represent one of the main segments of the leisure travel and tourism sector, operating in many regions across the globe, from the Mediterranean Sea to the Pacific Ocean. In 2022, the cruise industry revenue worldwide amounted to nearly 19 billion U.S. dollars, rising significantly compared to the first two years of the global pandemic but remaining below pre-pandemic levels. The United States, with its long coastlines and access to many nearby ports in the tropical Caribbean Sea, is the world’s leader in cruise revenue.
The Mission to Seafarers works tirelessly day and night for 365 days per year. The mission is on call, providing help for seafarers in over 200 ports around the world. Seafarers need our help because they are often working in dangerous conditions, with no one else to turn to. Our port chaplains send us stories about the seamen and women they support, and we tailor our help to each and every one of them.
Women make up less than 2% of the global workforce at sea. More visible, one might suppose, as they stand out from the men. But that is not the case. Rather, all too often they live a hidden life, with few or no peers to ‘see’ what is really going on. And when they suffer abuse, that abuse can go unseen.
Sexual harassment and intimidation sit alongside the common stresses of the seafaring life for many women on ships, where they are made to feel unwelcome by some shipboard colleagues or are actively antagonized or targeted with hostility by others.
This publication, The Untold Tales of a Sailor at Sea, illustrates the firsthand experiences of such challenges women and seafarers encounter at sea. The collective voices of worldwide seafarers are heard in this moving publication.