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10 Worst Maritime Disasters in 2022
Maritime disasters have been a tragic reality throughout history. In 2022, the world witnessed several...
99 Reasons Why I Love Working On Ships
Some people say it's all about the money. And for me, it's about the money too, along with 98 other...
Ship Security Alert System – The Silent Alarm That We Need
A few days ago, we talked about the ship's emergency alarms and how bombastic, disturbing, and noisy they...
What To Do When You Hear a Man Overboard Alarm
What’s the big deal when a person falls into the water? If you are a seaman, you can just swim to the...
Ship’s Safety Drills Vs. Real Emergency: What They Don’t Tell You
At one point in our seafaring career, we all experience emergencies in one form or another. My first was...
What are the Types of Ship’s Emergency Alarm Signals?
Would you rather have a healthy, restful sleep and wake up in a pool of water, or be disturbed by a...
Emergency Generator on Ships – What No One Tells You
Having power and electricity is vital for ships to function at sea. It does not matter if it is a small...
Types of Bulk Carriers by Design, Sizes, and Regional Trades
After hearing my seafarer friend talk about his interview on the different types of bulk carriers, I...
What Does a Deck Cadet Do and How Much is His Salary?
If you think that a deck cadet is an indispensable part of the shipboard organization, this will...
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MARINA to Speed Up Processing of COP/ COC Using New Policy
The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) posted new policies for the filing of applications and rapid processing of Certificate of Competency (COC) and Certificate of Proficiency (COP). In their latest guideline which came out last October 10,...
Huge Backlog on Seaman’s Book Application Hits Seafarers
Thousands of seafarers may have to wait as early as December before they can get an appointment on their...
How to Prevent Accidents Involving Combination Ladders
A ship's combination ladder is a setup where a pilot ladder is used in conjunction with an accommodation...