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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...
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...
SIRE 2.0 Will Upgrade Your Vetting Experience. Are You Ready?
A new inspection regime, called SIRE 2.0, will be served to all tanker vessels in the 4th quarter of...
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...
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...
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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 ladder to...
7 Steps on How to Rig an Accommodation Ladder Safely
Accommodation ladders connect the ship to shore personnel. Though fixed in position, they are versatile...
Maritime Dictionary – Everything That Starts with the Letters “X, Y, Z”
X X - Code flag; Stop carrying out your intentions and watch for my signals. The traditional signature of...