Reminds me of the “Final Departures” each issue in the SIU rag. They would put cause of death. I would say 95% of them were heart attack or cancer. Mostly heart attacks! And the comment about the Paul hall menu is spot on.
Some vessels DON’T have a professional cook. Some crews demand good food. Some are lucky to get a decent meal.
When a guy has spent 6 hours outside in bitter cold, loading or discharging cargo, in most cases they really, REALLY appreciate a hearty meal. I know that veggie burgers and tofu are a personal choice. But having recently lost over 30 lbs, my opinion is: portion control trumps what you eat. Volume versus content. Just MHO.