“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.”
The Seaman's Life
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.
Penalties for Submitting Fake Requirements in MISMO for Your COP and COC Application
Today, processing your Certificate of Proficiency and Competency (COP/ COC) is easy. You only need to complete the requirements in your MISMO account. Everything is done online. If you compare it more than seven years ago, everything in MARINA was a disaster. Imagine...
Want to Become an Officer? Bridge Standing Orders You Must Familiarize
in the Bridge standing orders are set of rules that anyone on the bridge team must follow. It consists of guidelines aiding the Officer of the Watch in his decision making during navigation. Navigation looks pretty easy on the surface. However, going into the details...
What Does a Chief Officer Do? Duties, Responsibilities and Job Description
The Chief Officer, also called Chief Mate, holds one of the biggest responsibilities on board. He is the second in command after the Master. That being said, he deputizes for the Master in the event of his absence or incapacitation. Being a Chief Mate sounds cool....
Minimum Requirements on Becoming a Dean in a Maritime College
One of the many jobs seafarers should consider on shore is to become a Dean in a maritime college. Specifically, this profession suits management level officers and engineers. If you want to retire your sea life while taking advantage of your rank, seek a position of...
Career Opportunities for BSMT and BSMarE Graduates Aside from Seafaring
Nautical and marine graduates have other career opportunities available aside from becoming a seafarer. You don’t have to blindly follow the crowd and take the path most taken. Its already overcrowded and many gave up that idea due to desperation. Besides, we...
Advanced Fire Fighting Course – What is it, who should take and how much
Advanced fire fighting is one of the required training for seafarers wishing to work on board. According to the STCW Convention, the course is mandatory to every master, mate, chief engineer, second engineer and officer of a watch (OIC). It is recommendatory to...
