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Second Officer Duties, Salary, & Responsibilities
A Second Officer is a deck officer in charge of a navigational watch (OIC-NW). He is also called...
The Basics of Marine Meteorology – A Guide for Seafarers
Marine meteorology is a branch of science that studies weather and climate as they apply to the...
How to Reschedule Your ICV Appointment in the Bureau of Quarantine
The International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis (ICVP) is now part of our working...
How to Get Your International Certificate of Vaccination (ICV)
An International Certificate of Vaccination (ICV) is a document that contains the record of your...
How to Solve Your DMW eRegistration (eReg) Problems Online
Just like the previous version, some of our online accounts are also suffering from DMW eReg...
Seafarers & OFW’s Guide in Creating DMW eRegistration Account (formerly POEA eReg)
The DMW eRegistration Account is the newest version of the digital platform for migrant workers....
Department of Migrant Workers (DMW): What It Is & What It Does
The Department of Migrant Workers is a newly created agency dedicated to our modern heroes. It is...
Penalties for Submitting Fake Requirements in MISMO
Today, processing your Certificate of Proficiency and Competency (COP/ COC) is easy. You only need...
Want to Become an Officer? Bridge Standing Orders You Must Familiarize
The Bridge Standing Orders are a set of rules that anyone on the bridge team must follow. It...
Chief Mate Duties, Responsibilities, and Salary
The Chief Officer, also called Chief Mate, holds one of the biggest responsibilities on board. He...
Minimum Requirements for Becoming a Dean in a Maritime College
One of the many jobs seafarers should consider on shore is to become a Dean in a maritime college....
Career Opportunities for BSMT & BSMarE Graduates Aside from Seafaring
Nautical and marine graduates have other career opportunities available aside from becoming a...
Advanced Fire Fighting Course: What You Need to Know
Advanced fire fighting is one of the required training for seafarers wishing to work on board....
Do You Know Someone? IMO is Looking for the Bravest Hero at Sea
The ocean is not for the faint-hearted. And that’s where heroes are made. Since 2007, the IMO...
Ship Master’s Job Description: Duties, Responsibilities, & Salary
The Master, as a shipboard manager, is in overall command of the vessel and personnel on board....
Can You Knot? 10 Most Widely Used Knots on Merchant Ships
Seafarers tie knots every day. From mooring, and securing to working aloft, those jobs won’t be...
How to Become a Ship Captain in the Philippines
Becoming a ship captain involves lots of sacrifices in time, money, and effort. The process is...