Crew change is very much overdue for many seafarers at sea during this pandemic. According to the...
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MARINA Approves Online Application for Resit & Reschedule of Theoretical Exam
All applications for the RESIT and RESCHEDULE of Merchant Marine Officers exam are now available...
Filipino Seafarers Allowed to Travel Amid New SARS-CoV-2 Variant
The Philippine Government permits Filipino Seafarers coming from countries with reported cases of...
What Does Christmas On Board a Tanker Ship Looks Like
It's the holiday season. As we always hear, it's the most wonderful time of the year! But could...
Types of Tugboats & Everything You Need To Know
Tugboats are the most underrated ships on the entire planet. They work hard, do a lot of...
How Do Ships Survive Heavy Storms at Sea?
Heavy storms are one of the most stunning yet terrifying wonders at sea. Such weather disturbances...
List of MARINA-Approved Maritime Training Centers in Luzon (NCR Excluded) 2024
Now that COVID-19 restrictions are nowhere to be found, Maritime Training Institutions (MTI) are...
Seafarers are Getting Hired Using These Seaman Jobsites & Apps
Seaman job sites have become the new normal for sea-based job applications. This was the kind of...
Top Ten Largest Shipping Companies in the World 2023
Finding the largest shipping companies on earth is quite a bit of a challenge. At first, I thought...
Shipboard Organization: Seafarers’ Ranks, Duties, and Salaries
A shipboard organization is similar to the government structure we have in our countries. Vessels...
What Does a Bosun Do? Duties, Job Description, Salary, & More!
A Bosun is an unlicensed head of the Deck Rating Department. He is primarily responsible for...
Mobile Top-Up Sites for Seafarers and Travelers
Mobile top-up sites allow anyone to add credit to their phones on any network from anywhere in the...
Best Vessel Tracking Websites for Free – Ranked & Reviewed
Today, we’re gonna talk about websites that track ships for free. But first, let us understand...
Expiring Seaman’s Book in 2020 is Extended for Another 12 Months
Recognizing the restriction this pandemic has brought us, MARINA extends the validity of the...
Seafarers’ Training to Continue Using Blended Learning Mode
Online/ offline training or Blended Learning Mode is now available for seafarers. You can now...
MARINA Implements One-Year Extension on Expiring STCW Certificates
The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) approves the ONE-YEAR EXTENSION validity of all COP, COE,...
Staying Connected as a Seafarer: The Best Data SIM Cards for International Use
Data SIM cards are modern life savers. Whether you are traveling for business, work, or pleasure,...
Crew Change Update: What to Expect Upon Arrival in Manila
Arrival in Manila Summary Here is the summary of things to expect upon arrival in Manila. QR Code...