“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.
Seafarers Sailing in Europe Gets Free Covid-19 Vaccine
Recognizing the importance of seafarers in keeping the global economy running, some European ports are now offering free Covid-19 vaccine to seafarers. The first COVID vaccine in the European Union started in Belgium last June 1. Around 2,200 seamen got their jabs in...
Largest Ship Owning Countries in the World 2020
The largest ship owning countries are seafaring nations since ancient times. With their boats and simple sailing tools, they were responsible for allowing communities to flourish by trading goods from one port to another. As globalization sweeps around us, shipping...
Safe Anchoring Techniques for the Bridge Team and Anchor Party
Anchoring is an operation on board that involves dropping a metallic object with “claws”, called the anchor, which is attached to a chain connected to the ship. Safe and proper anchoring maintains the ship’s anchor fittings in good order. Additionally, it keeps her...
MARINA Scraps Mandatory MLC, OLC, ETR and ETO – a Huge Win for Filipino Seafarers
After more than five years of implementation, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) finally ditches Management and Operational Level Courses (MLC and OLC). Under the shipboard organization, this course is applicable to deck and engine officers only. MARINA Advisory...
MARINA Further Extends Validity of STCW Certificates to December 2021/ 2022
With their latest advisory, the Maritime Industry Authority( MARINA) further extends the validity of STCW Certificates up to December 2021 or December 2022. This could be a surprise for you but let’s dissect what the latest MARINA Advisory No. 2021-29 is telling us....
What to Expect When Joining Your Ship Even with Vaccines Rolled Out
Coronavirus vaccines are now available in many countries especially in Europe and the US. In fact, they already started mass vaccination to flatten the daily rise of cases. Many countries are also slacking their quarantine measures as a means to restart the economy....
