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When To Change From Ship’s Autopilot to Manual Steering
Transitioning from automatic steering to manual steering is a decision made based on a keen...
List of Shipboard Drills and Their Frequency Schedules
Safety drills are regular practice exercises on board that ensure the crew's preparation and...
Top 20 Maritime Schools in the Philippines
I often receive emails from interested students asking about the best maritime school in the...
Minimum Requirements of STCW Training Courses Per Rank
Pursuing a career at sea requires extensive training and certification. The higher you progress...
21 Distress Signals That Indicate a Ship is Asking for Help
Distress signals are among the most important communication tools on board every vessel. Because...
6 Most Commonly Used ICS Flag Signals On Ships
Flag signals are one of the visual communication methods that many merchant vessels use today....
Identifying Ship’s Lights, Shapes, and Sound Signals
While many ships today upgrade their navigational tools to the latest technology, knowing the...
I Wrote a Message In a Bottle & Released It in the Middle of the Atlantic Ocean
I actually wrote three. But I don't know if the bottles or the messages inside survived. The...
What is an Automatic Identification System (AIS)? Best Explanation
An Automatic Identification System (AIS) is a maritime communication technology that enables the...
10 Facts About Dali, The Container Ship That Hit Baltimore Bridge
Dali is a 300-meter container vessel that collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore,...
Understanding the LRIT System Architecture & the Flow of Data
The LRIT system architecture might seem like technical jargon for seafarers, but its basic...
First Time Onboard? A Comprehensive Guide to Joining Your Ship
I recently received a comment from a reader about the embarkation process and how seafarers join...
38 Differences Between an LRIT and an AIS
LRIT and AIS have many differences, especially in their functions and the purpose of their...
What is an LRIT or Long-Range Identification and Tracking?
Unlike conventional navigational tools onboard, LRIT operates with a unique functionality. ...
How Echo Sounders Aid Seafarers in Navigation
An echo sounder is the only device on board that measures the depth of water below a ship's keel...
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...
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...