Last updated Aug 10, 2022 | Ship Knowledge, Ship parts
Anchors play an important role in a vessel. They are very crucial for the reason that ships with only a single anchor are unseaworthy to sail. That’s why all the parts of an anchor must be in good condition. Not just the anchor itself but its chain, windlass, bitter...
Last updated Aug 10, 2022 | Life At Sea, Ship Knowledge
A Second Officer is a deck officer in charge of a navigational watch (OIC-NW). He is also called the Navigational Officer since his job description centers on voyage planning and chart works. At other times, he is called a Second Mate. If the ship’s captain gives the...
Jul 5, 2022 | Best Memories, Jobs and Tips, Seaman Narrative, Weather
Marine meteorology is a branch of science that studies weather and climate as they apply to the ocean and the coasts. Studying the phenomenon happening at sea is very important. For one, the ocean comprises a huge part of our work environment. 70% of the earth’s...
Last updated Aug 10, 2022 | Documents
The International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis (ICVP) is now part of our working life. If you are employed especially abroad, or wanting to travel outside the country, expect to have this kind of document. ICVP is commonly known as Yellow Card during our...
Last updated Aug 10, 2022 | Documents, Life At Sea, Safety, Seaman Narrative
An International Certificate of Vaccination (ICV) is a document that contains the record of your vaccination history. On a positive note, member states of the World Health Organization recognizes this certificate. Before the outbreak of COVID-19, seafarers and OFWs...
Last updated Oct 5, 2022 | Best Memories, Documents, Tutorials
Just like the previous version, some of our online accounts are also suffering from DMW eReg problems. From forgotten passwords, account activation, to updating our eRegistration details, this has always been the case. There will no longer be POEA in the coming...
May 30, 2022 | Best Memories, Documents
The DMW eRegistration Account is the newest version of digital platform for migrant workers. Seafarers, OFWs and those planning to work abroad are required to register an account in this system. But before we dive into that, let us first take a look at some...
Last updated Aug 10, 2022 | Best Memories, Jobs and Tips
The Department of Migrant Workers is a newly-created agency dedicated to our modern heroes. It is the government’s arm for protecting the rights and welfare of OFWs and their families. This department was realized when PRRD signed the Department of Migrant Workers Act...
Last updated Aug 10, 2022 | Best Memories, Documents, Jobs and Tips
Today, processing your Certificate of Proficiency and Competency (COP/ COC) is easy. You only need to complete the requirements in your MISMO account. Everything is done online. If you compare it more than seven years ago, everything in MARINA was a disaster. Imagine...
Last updated Aug 10, 2022 | Jobs and Tips, Life At Sea, Ship Knowledge
in the Bridge standing orders are set of rules that anyone on the bridge team must follow. It consists of guidelines aiding the Officer of the Watch in his decision making during navigation. Navigation looks pretty easy on the surface. However, going into the details...
