Learn From My Mistake: How I Failed My First US Visa Application as a Cadet
Seasoned seafarers know that having a C1/D US Visa is a huge plus on our employment. Most shipping agencies nowadays prefer to hire seafarers with Schengen Visa and US Visa. Both are very enticing to them especially the latter one. However, it is not always glorious...
MISMO COP Requirements from MARINA: Issuance, Revalidation and Replacement
Here are the complete requirements in applying for a Certificate of Proficiency (COP) using MARINA’s latest online application platform. MARINA’s Integrated Seafarers Management Online System or more commonly known as MISMO enables seafarers to submit their COP...
Ten Best Traditional Sailor Tattoo Designs and Their Meaning That are Slowly Dying Today
Long before the age of paper certificates, a sailor tattoo served as their proficiency and competency documents (COP and COC in modern era). While ours are printed on paper, theirs on the other hand, are marks of a lifetime. Traditional seamen look at their tattoos...
US Visa for Seafarers Application and Renewal Guide
A US Visa in your arsenal is like one of the infinity stones that can tame any company you’re applying. You can find many shipping agencies looking for seafarers with a valid C1/D Visa. Even when applying online, having this document is one of the surest way to get...
You Might be Spending too Much! Choosing the Right Seaman’s Boarding House for Your Budget
Seamen from different provinces always stay in boarding houses or seaman’s dormitories. When it comes to choosing a boarding house, I always go for the amenities in relation to the rate they charge. Experience tells me that expensive doesn’t always mean the best, and...
How I Availed FREE UNLIMITED Roaming Internet to 71 Countries Worldwide
Free roaming internet is something close to fantasy nowadays. It’s quite unbelievable if telecommunication networks provide you with this privilege. If such thing exists, it would be very useful for seamen. And its a discovery worth sharing for. We all know that...
9 Easy Steps in Processing Your COP Using MISMO for FREE!
The MARINA Integrated Seafarers Management Online System or MISMO is now in full swing. All seafarers who need to process their theoretical exams, practical assessments, Certificate of Proficiency (COP) and Seaman’s Book (SIRB) are advised to complete the requirements...
Maritime Scholarships for College Students in the Philippines
Maritime scholarships is the best and surest way to start a career at sea. With more and more people entering the seafaring industry, its very hard for an average Joe with no backer to land his first international vessel. It would take him many years of hardships,...
Seaman’s Salary Per Month on International Ships
A seaman's salary is one of the most mysterious, well-hidden and sought after figures to many people. In fact, we are one of the highest paid workers around the world. Our salaries on a per month basis are much bigger compared to other land-based professions. I’ve...
What is MISMO or the MARINA Integrated Seafarers Management Online System?
The Maritime Industry Authority is rolling out its latest online appointment system called MISMO or the MARINA Integrated Seafarers Management Online system. It will replace the current SCS but packs a better, faster and more responsive feature. The aim of...
Her Dream is to Become a Captain; An Interview with Second Officer Hiroka Suzuki
Last February 2018, Seaman Memories had an exclusive online interview with Miss Hiroka. She is the first female Deck Officer in a Japanese Chemical Tanker ship. She told us how she conquered her profession which is dominated by men since the beginning of time. Like...
MARINA Requirements for COP of BTOCT, BTLGT, ATOT, ATCT & ATLGT
MARINA's COP requirements for mandatory training courses with their corresponding certificates of proficiency are now fully implemented. But there are still more. Manila 2010 Amendments also revamped the COP requirements for seafarers on board tanker vessels. Aside...
List of MARINA Accredited Maritime Training Centers in Manila 2018
Due to the Manila 2010 Amendments, MARINA is now very strict with accrediting maritime training centers for seafarers. Before, you can simply set up a class with instructor and call it a training center. It’s a different story today. I have compiled a list of MARINA...
MARINA COP Requirements for BT, PSCRB, PFRB, AFF, MEFA, MECA SSO, SDSD, II/4, II/5, III/4 and III/5
MARINA issued the latest requirements for our Certificate of Proficiency or COP in their STCW Circular 2018-05. As our governing authority, the Maritime Industry Authority established these guidelines on the proper issuance and revalidation of our certificates. BT,...
MARINA 45th Anniversary Contest: Win Up To Php 75,000.00 in Cash!
Forget about your COPs, COCs and Licensure exams. Here's a new way to get busy while sailing. In celebration of its 45th anniversary next year, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) officially launched four (4) national competitions highlighting the Philippine...
Basic Training and Certificate of Proficiency (BT COP): All You Need To Know
Basic Training (BT) is one of the fundamental certificates needed for every person who wants to work on ships. It is formerly known as the SOLAS Training or the Basic Safety Training and Instruction (BSTI). If you want to work in tankers, cruise ships, cargo...
Tankers, Passenger Vessels, or Bulk Carriers: Which Type of Ship is Better to Work At?
On a first glance, this question is full of biases. Each of us have our own ideal picture for the “best type of ship”. You may already have your answer to this. In fact, you may feel strongly about it. If this post makes it to social media, I wouldn’t be surprised to...
Why “My Three” Internet SIM Card is The Best For Seafarers
We all do it. Every port, our number one concern when the ship is alongside is internet SIM cards and where to buy them. Seafarers don’t want women anymore! We junked those myths overboard already. Having an internet connection is like having an orgasm but lasts...
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Her Dream is to Become a Captain; An Interview with Second Officer Hiroka Suzuki
Last February 2018, Seaman Memories had an exclusive online interview with Miss Hiroka. She is the first female Deck Officer in a Japanese Chemical Tanker ship. She told us how she conquered her profession which is dominated by men since the beginning of time. Like...
MARINA Requirements for COP of BTOCT, BTLGT, ATOT, ATCT & ATLGT
MARINA's COP requirements for mandatory training courses with their corresponding certificates of proficiency are now fully implemented. But there are still more. Manila 2010 Amendments also revamped the COP requirements for seafarers on board tanker vessels. Aside...
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Posted by Seaman Memories on Tuesday, May 9, 2017
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"I wonder if the ocean smells different on the other side of the world."-J. A. Redmerski
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Impossible? Naaah, I'm a Seaman!Precision, and no margin for error.📷 @boat_aesthetics
Posted by Seaman Memories on Thursday, March 22, 2018