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38 Differences Between an LRIT and an AIS
LRIT and AIS have many differences, especially in their functions and the purpose of their installation....
What is an LRIT or Long-Range Identification and Tracking?
Unlike conventional navigational tools onboard, LRIT operates with a unique functionality. Ships...
How Do Seafarers Use an Echo Sounder for Navigation?
Aside from being aware of what's happening on the sea surface, seafarers must also know if the water...
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...
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....
20 Automatic Radar Plotting Aid (ARPA) Functions You Must Know
An Automatic Radar Plotting Aid or ARPA is an essential tool for deck officers navigating the seas. It's...
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...
Mariner’s Handbook
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 attract iron, and a vessel is a huge block of metal floating on the vast oceans. But every merchant ship of any type employs a magnetic...
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...