Last updated Sep 21, 2020 | Communication
Data SIM cards are modern life savers. Whether you are travelling for business, work or pleasure, having an easy way to connect with friends and loved ones is paramount. As a seafarer, you can stay connected on any country’s network with ease using international data...
Last updated Sep 18, 2020 | Best Memories
Arrival in Manila Summary Here are the summary of things to expect upon arrival in Manila. QR Code containing your personal info which is presented to the Coast Guard. Swab Test Immigration MARINA and OWWA Helpdesk Baggage Claim Everything will be explained below....
Last updated Aug 13, 2020 | Documents
SOLAS 1974 Convention or the Safety Of Life At Sea is an international agreement between flag states which sets standards on different aspects of maritime safety. By far, it is the most important of all international conventions related to shipping. Its complete...
Last updated Sep 22, 2020 | Documents
What is ISPS Code? ISPS Code or the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code is a collection of guidelines for the security of the ship her crew, cargo and the port facility. Regulations require vessels to enforce the provisions of this code wherever they...
Last updated Sep 18, 2020 | Best Memories, Seaman Narrative
Black Sea, mystifying as it may sound, is not really black nor with any sense of it. Spoiler alert: its waters are actually the same colors with any other seas or oceans. The word black may spell evil, disaster or something supernatural. Black Magic, Black Death or...
Last updated Jul 11, 2020 | Best Memories, Seaman Narrative, Ship parts
Ballasting and deballasting is very essential in ships. It is an operation keenly supervised by ship officers to maintain the vessel’s stability. This is very crucial. It keeps the ship upright by compensating the distribution of weights. What is ballasting and...
Last updated May 13, 2020 | Documents, Jobs and Tips, Uncategorized
A few weeks ago, the Department of Labor and Employment promised a one-time USD200.00 or Php10,000.00 financial assistance program for land-based and sea-based workers displaced by the COVID-19 pandemic. Seafarers and OFWs waited patiently for the guidelines which...
