Feb 10, 2022 | Jobs and Tips, Seaman Narrative, Ships
Dredging is the process of extracting or removing sediments and other materials under bodies of water and transporting them to another location. Extracted deposits from seabed includes silt, sand, soil, trash, mud, gravel, debris and marine organisms. Dredgers are not...
Last updated Mar 7, 2022 | Documents
After giving zero payments for first time SRB applicant and 50% discount for renewals last January 01, 2022, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has made another move that will greatly reduce the burdens of our seafarers. Last February 4, 2022, MARINA released...
Last updated Feb 4, 2022 | Best Memories
Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel Trinity Spirit exploded and sunk off the coast of Ukpokiti Terminal, around Excravos, Warri South-west, Delta State, Nigeria on Wednesday (Feb. 2, 2022) early morning. It is unknown how much she is carrying but...
Last updated Feb 3, 2022 | Best Memories
Maltese flag bulk carrier Julietta D collided with tanker vessel Pechora Star off the coast of Ijmuiden, Netherlands on January 31, 2022 at around 0940H UTC. Storm Corrie was battering the area. Around the anchorage area are wind farms. This looks like a recipe for...
Jan 31, 2022 | Best Memories, Ships
Warships are vessels constructed for naval warfare by the government of a sovereign nation. Their main function is to protect a country’s territory and nautical assets. They detect, deter and destroy any threat that intends to harm its sovereignty or its allies....
Last updated Jan 29, 2022 | Home, Uncategorized
Effective February 01, 2022, the Inter-Agency Task Force no longer requires mandatory quarantine for arriving seafarers, OFWs and other passengers. IATF Resolution No. 159 laid out new guidelines for entering travelers as long as they met certain requirements listed...
Jan 25, 2022 | Documents, Training Tips
The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) thru the efforts of DoTr secretary Arthur Tugade provided a FREE SEAMAN’S BOOK application for first time seafarers. Aside from that, regular mariners are entitled for a 50% discount whenever they renew their seaman’s...
