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Components of Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)
GMDSS revolutionized the way seafarers navigate the seven seas. Before its invention, a ship can...
24 Seafarer Tips for Job Hunting, Life On Board, Signing Off, & Vacation
These seafarer tips I'm about to show you may be a little old-school or overly simple by today's...
ECDIS Overview: Performance Standards, Components, Regulations, Brands
Seventeen years ago, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) released its second resolution,...
What is a Gyro Compass? Parts, How it Works, Limitations
I still remember how I got deeply fascinated by the workings of a gyro compass on board. We were...
Marine Radar 101: An Essential Guide for Seafarers
For safe navigation and collision avoidance at sea, a solid understanding of marine radars is...
13 Things You Should Know About the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers
The Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers is now within reach as the Senate approves the Bill for a...
Critical Marine Navigational Tools & Their Functions Explained
As a mariner, having a solid grasp of navigational tools and instruments is a fundamental...
Can Seafarers Conquer These 12 Epic New Year’s Resolutions?
You're probably stuck right now in a port wrapped in cargo operations while 2024 is fast...
Top 10 Christmas Wish List of Seafarers
It’s the time of the year again, and here you are in the middle of the sea with 15 or 23 other...
Finding Wheel-Over Position (WOP) Using Two Methods
Identifying the correct wheel-over point during course alteration can be a lifesaver, especially...
Understanding Ship Security Levels: What Happens at Each Stage?
ISPS Code and ship security levels are probably two topics that stuck with me when I was still in...
How to Calculate Sunrise and Sunset Using The Nautical Almanac
I still have notes for calculating sunrise and sunset in my first cadetship on a tanker vessel. We...
12 Signs That You’re Dragging Anchor and What to Do About It
Every seasoned seafarer knows how precarious a dragging anchor can be. It's one thing that...
How to ACCURATELY Calculate Your Anchor Swinging Circle
Throughout my sailing career, I learned two different ways to calculate the swinging circle of a...
How Much Anchor Scope is Needed? We Break Down the Formulas
All ships, no matter how big or small, have anchors installed to firmly fix the vessel's position...
MARINA-Approved Practical Assessment Centers for Ratings & Officers 2024
Assessment Centers, or ACs, are maritime institutions accredited and approved by MARINA to conduct...
30 Different Types of Buoys Known in the Maritime World
Various types of buoys play an indispensable role in the maritime world. They serve as important...