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52 Most Common Deck Cadet Interview Questions & Answer Tips
A company interview is one of the most important stages of a deck cadet's journey for onboard employment....
Chief Engineer Duties, Responsibilities, and Salary
A Chief Engineer, also known as ChEng, C/E, or Chief, is the head of the Shipboard Engineering...
List of Medical Facilities & Practitioners Enrolled in MISMO 2024
As we all know, one of the requirements for processing our COP application in MISMO is a valid medical...
NavTex for Beginners: How Navigational Telex Works on Ships
One of the navigational tools seafarers use to keep them updated with the latest maritime safety...
Components of Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)
GMDSS revolutionized the way seafarers navigate the seven seas. Before its invention, a ship can not...
24 Seafarer Tips for Job Hunting, Life On Board, Signing Off, & Vacation
These seafarer tips I'm about to show you may be a little old-school or overly simple by today's...
Rate of Turn Indicator (ROTI) – Regulations, Formula, and How to Use
The rate of turn indicator is helpful in many ways on ships, especially during channeling or significant...
How Officers Use the Marine Autopilot System
The marine autopilot system is one of the simplest yet highly favored equipment inside the ship's bridge....
How Does a Magnetic Compass Work on Metal Ships?
The two words that seem contradictory here are magnetic compass and metal ships. We all know that magnets...
Mariner’s Handbook
ECDIS Overview: Performance Standards, Components, Regulations, Brands
Seventeen years ago, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) released its second resolution, Resolution MSC.232(82), outlining ECDIS performance standards. At that time, many of us were skeptical about how this technology could...
Marine Radar 101: An Essential Guide for Seafarers
For safe navigation and collision avoidance at sea, a solid understanding of marine radars is essential...
13 Unexpected Points in the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers
The Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers is now within reach as the Senate approves the Bill for a third and...