Clock changes are part of a seaman’s life. The first time I experienced adjusting the ship's time,...
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What Happens When You Cross the Equator? My Line Crossing Tale
Crossing the equator should not be a big deal. This imaginary line is nothing special it only...
Seafarers Sailing in Europe Gets Free COVID-19 Vaccine
Recognizing the importance of seafarers in keeping the global economy running, some European ports...
Largest Ship Owning Countries in the World 2020
The largest ship owning countries are seafaring nations since ancient times. With their boats and...
Safe Anchoring Techniques – How to Drop the Ship’s Anchor Properly
Anchoring is an operation on board that involves dropping a metallic object with “claws” called...
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...
MARINA Further Extends Validity of STCW Certificates to December 2021/ 2022
With their latest advisory, the Maritime Industry Authority( MARINA) further extends the validity...
What to Expect When Joining Your Ship Despite Having the Vaccines
Coronavirus vaccines are now available in many countries, especially in Europe and the US. In...
Types of Oil Tankers – Handymax, Panamax, AFRAmax, Supertankers
When it comes to types of oil tankers, there's no one-size-fits-all solution. From their...
List of POEA/ DMW-Accredited Manning Agencies in the Philippines 2023
Our government manages a master list of DMW-accredited manning agencies (formerly POEA). It’s all...
MARINA Training Institute (MarTI) Takes Off in Iloilo
The Maritime Industry Authority launched its academic arm, the MARINA Training Institute or MarTI,...
MARINA-Approved Training Centers in Visayas and Mindanao 2024
Training centers in the Visayas and Mindanao regions prove to be helpful for seafarers since the...
Private Maritime Security Companies Protecting Vessels Against Piracy
Using the services of private maritime security companies became well-considered during the height...
Blended Learning on My Advanced Chemical Tanker Course
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) adapted its training...
How Seafarers & OFWs Can Apply for an SSS Salary Loan Online
SSS Salary Loan is a program of our Social Security System that allows members to borrow a portion...
MARINA SID – Mandatory or Not? And Why Fixers Can Book Their Schedules
As seafarers restart their careers this year, many are in desperate situations for that single...
Byaheng Manila Requirements: Traveling From Province to Manila
Metro Manila is still the epicenter of jobs in our country. As the government slowly reopens the...
List of Countries Allowing and Not Allowing Crew Change for Seafarers
Crew change is very much overdue for many seafarers at sea during this pandemic. According to the...