Great story. Having undergone the hazing on a Dutch merchant ship, what stands out to me is how similar the rituals are across countries. I had almost the exac

Great story. Having undergone the hazing on a Dutch merchant ship, what stands out to me is how similar the rituals are across countries. I had almost the exact same experience as the author, only including head shaving. P.S. Here is my certificate: http://imgur.com/TPcQ2zu http://imgur.com/TPcQ2zu. I always take it with me on board, don't feel a particular need to do it again.