Last updated Oct 5, 2020 | Documents, Jobs and Tips, Seaman Narrative, Training Tips
The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) launches a new identification system for seafarers called SID/ SRB. Since November 2019, they already stopped producing our Seafarer’s Identification and Record Book (SIRB) as you can see in online appointment MISMO. What they...
Last updated Feb 10, 2020 | Documents, Jobs and Tips, Training Tips
Under First Time Jobseekers MC-No.-SC-2019-02, first time job seekers can now process their COP of BT and SDSD for FREE. This is in accordance with Republic Act No. 11261 or “First Time Jobseekers Assistance Act” Basic Training (BT) and Seafarers with...
Last updated Nov 5, 2019 | Best Memories
A US visa interview is your ticket to the United States. If you’re an old time seaman who frequents there, the application can be very simple. However, if it’s your first time to take the C1-D visa, expect a stringent session. Thinking about the interview process...
Last updated Feb 3, 2021 | Documents, Home, Jobs and Tips, Training Tips
Dubbed as eRegistration Version 2, POEA recently made a soft launch of their newest online platform for overseas workers. It replaces the old (well, not really) e-registration system we’re using. One of my reader commented on my previous “e-Registration how-to”...
Sep 11, 2019 | Best Memories, Life Lessons
When I tell this story to my friends, I always receive the same reaction. Imagine having your own swimming pool burning in flames! You wouldn’t believe it yet you’ll laugh it off too knowing that this happenstance sounds too stupid for real. This is not a joke, by the...
Last updated Dec 4, 2020 | Documents, Home, Jobs and Tips, Training Tips
If you’re looking for solutions on how to recover your MARINA MISMO account, you’ve come to the right place! I had a friend who forgot his whole account information while on board. He was planning to re-validate his Certificates of Proficiency (COPs) and...
Last updated Jul 6, 2020 | Home, Seaman Narrative, Ship parts, Uncategorized
Major players in the maritime industry are developing autonomous ships. Because of the exponential growth of today’s technology, these vessels will sail in the not too distant future. We already have autonomous cars and remote-controlled planes. Shipping...
