Feb 3, 2021 | Communication, Documents, Seaman Narrative, Training Tips
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) adapted its training requirements for maritime institutions to include blended learning or hybrid learning. As I wrote on my other article, hybrid learning is a combination of online learning...
Jan 28, 2021 | Best Memories, Documents, Money Making
SSS Salary Loan is a program of our Social Security System allowing members to borrow a portion of their contribution for a short term cash need. It is the most availed loan program of the SSS. Between January 2019 to August 2019, SSS released more than Php26.33...
Jan 24, 2021 | Best Memories
As seafarers restart their career this year, many are in desperate situation for that single piece of card presumably required for embarkation. Well, I guess everyone already knows what we’re talking about. Its our Seafarer’s Identity Document or SID. And we all know...
Jan 18, 2021 | Documents, Seaman Narrative
Metro Manila is still the epicenter of jobs in our country. As the government slowly reopens the capital, many of us are planning to go back to the Metro and return to the jobs we knew. However, it’s not like we used to be. Getting out of the province is not as...
Jan 16, 2021 | Jobs and Tips, Shoreleave
Crew change is very much overdue for many seafarers at sea during this pandemic. According to the IMO, there are approximately 400,000 seafarers whose contract is expired and can not go home. That figure also translates to another 400,000 sailors who can not join...
Last updated Jan 13, 2021 | Documents, Jobs and Tips, Training Tips
All applications for RESIT and RESCHEDULE of Merchant Marine Officers exam are now available thru MISMO under the Examination Tab. To minimize unnecessary exposure of seafarers against COVID19, MARINA implements online application of theoretical examination starting...
Jan 2, 2021 | Documents, Jobs and Tips, Seaman's Health
The Philippine Government permits Filipino Seafarers coming from countries with reported cases of the new SARS-CoV-2 strain, to enter the country provided strict and mandatory protocols are followed. Additionally, they are allowed to leave the country following exit...
