Feb 23, 2021 | Best Memories
Oil tanker sizes and designs have gone through many changes over the centuries. The very first tankers were sail-driven. They were built in river River Tyne, England. There were no official regulations by that time. As long as it doesn’t sink or got caught on fire,...
Last updated Feb 16, 2021 | Best Memories, Documents, Jobs and Tips
Our government manages a master list of POEA accredited manning agencies. It’s all made available online and free to access. Illegal recruiters often prey on unsuspecting seafarers. Thus, knowing if an agency is well registered in the POEA database is the first...
Feb 13, 2021 | Documents, Jobs and Tips, Training Tips
The Maritime Industry Authority launches its academic arm, the MARINA Training Institute or MarTI, which aims to improve, modernize and streamline the country’s maritime education and training systems and reach its full potential. MarTi is located in a four-storey...
Feb 11, 2021 | Documents, Home, Training Tips
Training centers in Visayas and Mindanao regions prove to be helpful for seafarers since majority lives in provinces. However, there are only a few training centers in Manila which are able to build branches in those areas. This could be due to the fact that many...
Last updated Feb 25, 2021 | Home
Using the services of private maritime security companies became well considered during the height of pirate infestations in the year 2009 to 2011. Since vessels are vulnerable to boarding in the high seas, the use of armed guards were an option in preventing attacks....
Feb 3, 2021 | Communication, Documents, Seaman Narrative, Training Tips
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) adapted its training requirements for maritime institutions to include blended learning or hybrid learning. As I wrote on my other article, hybrid learning is a combination of online learning...
Jan 28, 2021 | Best Memories, Documents, Money Making
SSS Salary Loan is a program of our Social Security System allowing members to borrow a portion of their contribution for a short term cash need. It is the most availed loan program of the SSS. Between January 2019 to August 2019, SSS released more than Php26.33...
