Oct 11, 2018 | Home, Seaman Narrative
The axiom “Captain goes down with his ship” is an old maritime tradition in the seafaring world. Perhaps, the most famous act was made by Captain Edward J. Smith of the RMS Titanic which sank in 1912. The Captain holds the overall responsibility on a ship. His...
Last updated May 11, 2020 | Best Memories, Home, Life Lessons
There are false myths about seafarers that make them popular these days. Many people, especially the young ones, are attracted to this career. They perceive seafarers as wealthy, uncomplicated, cool and leading an easy-going life. This is one of the wrong belief they...
Last updated Nov 22, 2018 | Best Memories, Home, Shoreleave
Seafarers nowadays demand frequent connection to their loved ones. The introduction of roaming SIM cards and WIFI internet made our world smaller and smaller as connectivity with our family becomes more accessible. Unfortunately, WIFI internet is not yet fully...
Last updated Feb 25, 2019 | Best Memories, Documents, Home, Jobs and Tips
One of the most prestigious maritime scholarship in the Philippines or even abroad is the Norwegian Shipowners Association (NSA) Philippines Cadet Program famously known as the NSA Scholarship. If you want pursue a career at sea, applying for a scholarship is your...
Last updated Sep 16, 2018 | Best Memories, Jobs and Tips, Training Tips
For many seafarers, the only way to work on ships and the high seas is to apply for a position in merchant vessels. Unfortunately, most graduates of any maritime course end up confused, helpless, hopeless and unemployed at the start of their life after school....
Last updated Sep 10, 2018 | Training Tips
The Manila 2010 amendment of STCW Convention came into force on January 1, 2012. However, there is a five-year transitional period wherein the provisions of this new amendment is implemented. After January 2017, all seafarers must meet the 2010 STCW standards. BT-U,...
Last updated Feb 5, 2020 | Documents
Fortunately, it’s not so hard for seafarers to apply for a Schengen Visa. Most of the paper works will be handled by your manning agency. There are some forms that need to be completed which are all found in the office. The only challenging part is to wake up...
