Life on an oil rig, a modern version of Caymanian seafaring
In years gone by, generations of Caymanian men took to the sea, leaving their home behind to make money on ships that traversed the world.
For one modern-day Caymanian man, life on the high seas is a little more stationary than it was for his forebears. Paul Trahan, 52, works on a Shell oil rig off the Florida coast; he has been working offshore on rigs since 2017, when he was introduced to the job by his younger brother Robert, who is also an oil rig worker. For a more complete summary of the story, please see the below link:
Published on: Apr 11, 2026 02:59 PM