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15 Things You Must Do 5 Days Before Joining Your Ship for Work
Working on ships is totally different from working on land. You are cut off from the rest of the world...
Converting Arc To Time and Time To Arc The Seafarer Way
Time and arc conversion has been around for many years, even before “push button” technologies existed....
Voyage Planning Stages, Guidelines, and Best Practices
Voyage planning is one of the most important ship operations, and all vessels transporting cargo from one...
What You Should Do If You Become the Ship Security Officer
Being a Ship Security Officer or an SSO can be a challenging job. You're not only required to perform...
How to Write an Application Letter for Seafarers – Tips & Examples
Writing an application letter has become one of the most critical steps in securing a maritime job. This...
Third Officer Duties and Responsibilities: The Ultimate Guide
A Third Officer is a crucial member of the deck department on board merchant vessels. As a licensed...
List of Active Shipyards in the Philippines 2023
Shipyards play a significant role in the country's robust industries of shipbuilding and repair. Our...
Ship’s Particulars: Definition, Importance, Examples, & More!
If you're starting as a deck cadet on your first vessel, chances are, your initial task listed in your...
What is a Ship’s Air Draft and How to Best Calculate It
A ship’s air draft, sometimes called air draught, is an important measurement to consider when planning a...
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Bonded Store and Slop Chest in Ships – What’s the Difference?
The first time I heard about a slop chest on board our vessel was when I was a deck cadet. Knowing the meaning of slops and slop tanks which are storage for wastewater, I never thought it was a store of some sort. I pictured a chest full...
Filipino Seafarers Rejoice! Canadian Ships Now Open to Pinoy Seamen
Thanks to a new reciprocity agreement between the two countries, Filipino seafarers can now work on...
Accredited Medical Centers for Seamen & OFWs 2023
Accredited medical centers play a crucial role in the employment of our seafarers and Overseas Filipino...