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Ships. Seas. Skies.

The most beautiful sunrise and sunsets happen where the sky kisses the ocean. The ships, as it has always been for centuries, are the prime witness of this magnificent view.

World of Our Own.

Our own city. Self-sustaining, unique, flexible, inherently hazardous and alive. A handful of men making our small world function normally like the rest of the world.

Secret Recipe.

The secret to a Seaman’s mood is an excellent food. Hats off to those Cooks and the Galley Department as a whole who made our dining a five star experience.

Travelling While Getting Paid.

We serve as the lifeblood of the world economy. We move 90% of the world’s cargo. We are the unseen heroes of the modern world. And we travel the world for free while getting paid for it.

“They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters;

They see the works of the Lord, and His wonders in the deep.”

What is a Seaman?

A Seaman is someone who goes out to the vast oceans in search for pearls, treasures and the best place to live only to find them when he comes back home.

He learns how little a person needs while at sea, not how much.

He believes that a smooth sea never makes a skilled sailor.

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Best Watched At Sea: 60 Shooting Stars an Hour Perseid Meteor Shower

by Gibi | Last updated Aug 9, 2019 | Best Memories, Home, Life Lessons, Seaman Narrative

Meteor showers are one of the most fascinating objects to see on the night sky. These swift, beautiful, fiery fireballs are often difficult to encounter unless one has the patience to see them. I feel you. Just one distraction could cost a lifetime of remorse. It’s a...

List of Cruise Ships Manning Agencies in the Philippines

by Gibi | Last updated Aug 7, 2019 | Best Memories, Jobs and Tips, Money Making

As the demand for cruise ship jobs increase, so are scam companies acting as manning agents. Fortunately, this gimmick has come to the attention of cruise liners. They tagged some of the well-known agencies in our country as their official hiring partners. I made a...

Cadet Writes Open-letter to Seafarer-hopefuls, School Mgmt., MARINA and CHED

by Gibi | Jul 30, 2019 | Seaman Narrative

I recently received a message in my Facebook Page Seaman Memories from a cadet who is concerned about the future of his career. His school's Maritime Department is facing closure by MARINA and CHED due to compliance issues. Though an appeal has been made, further...

Seafarers- Heroes in Need of Saving Part 1

by Gibi | Jun 29, 2019 | Communication, Home, Life Lessons, Seaman Narrative

Much have change since I started out my sailing career way back September 2009. A few months more and I’ll be 10 years in this industry. Yet a few years longer and I’ll leave this pelagic life to the next generation of young, ambitious seadogs. Seafaring is not my...

Bonus and Extra Income Opportunities for Seafarers While On Board

by Gibi | Jun 19, 2019 | Best Memories, Jobs and Tips, Money Making, Seaman Narrative

Aside from the regular salary we receive every month, some ships provide extra income opportunities for their crew. People are motivated by money and these bonuses are a good way to boost their morale especially during inspections like the vetting process. But not all...

List of MARINA Regional Offices and Satellite Branches in the Philippines

by Gibi | Last updated Aug 16, 2019 | Documents, Training Tips

Here is the list of MARINA Regional Offices and Satellite Branches where you can process your Seaman’s Book and Certificate of Proficiency (COP). Knowing the nearest MARINA Office in your area provides great advantage. You don't have to face the inconvenience of...

May good luck be your Captain
and sunshine be your Mate

May laughter be your Pilot

and happiness be your freight

May all the ports you enter

bring pleasure ever new

May good health be your Steward

and good friends be your Crew

~ Captain Jacob Den Heijer

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