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Bulk Carrier Julietta D Abandoned, Collides With Tanker & Platforms
Maltese flag bulk carrier Julietta D collided with tanker vessel Pechora Star off the coast of...
Types of Warships in a Naval Fleet
There are many types of warships constructed for naval warfare by the government of a sovereign...
No More Quarantine Upon Arrival For Fully Vaccinated Travelers
Effective February 01, 2022, the Inter-Agency Task Force no longer requires mandatory quarantine...
MARINA Offers FREE SEAMAN’S BOOK for First Timers
The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) through the efforts of DoTr secretary Arthur Tugade...
Types of Merchant Ships – How Many Do You Know?
Merchant ships are the lifeblood of the global economy. They move an immense number of goods that...
How Do P/V Valves Work? Everything You Need To Know
Pressure/vacuum (P/V) valves are essential safety devices on tanker ships. They are very important...
Inert Gas System: The Secret Weapon of Tanker Ship Safety
The inert gas system is one of the most critical components of a tanker vessel. Vessels using...
Tanker Ship Parts & Equipment: Everything You Need to Know
Tanker ships, commonly known as "tankers" in the maritime world, are special kinds of vessels...
Benefits/ Financial Programs for Seafarers and OFWs from OWWA
Seafarers and OFWs are modern-day heroes. Our remittances help not only our family but our country...
Celebrating New Year On Board or At Home? Which is Better?
New Year holds a special place in our hearts. The holiday season brings everyone much closer as...
Philippines Reigns as the Number One Provider of Seafarers
The Philippines continues to dominate the world’s seafaring market in a recent joint study...
Seafarers/ OFW Requirements & Quarantine Guidelines Upon Arriving in Manila
As we are all aware today, quarantine guidelines for returning OFWs and seafarers are lighter...
How to Avoid Confusion When Adjusting the Ship’s Time
Clock changes are part of a seaman’s life. The first time I experienced adjusting the ship's time,...
What Happens When You Cross the Equator? My Line Crossing Tale
Crossing the equator should not be a big deal. This imaginary line is nothing special it only...
Seafarers Sailing in Europe Gets Free COVID-19 Vaccine
Recognizing the importance of seafarers in keeping the global economy running, some European ports...
Largest Ship Owning Countries in the World 2020
The largest ship owning countries are seafaring nations since ancient times. With their boats and...
Safe Anchoring Techniques – How to Drop the Ship’s Anchor Properly
Anchoring is an operation on board that involves dropping a metallic object with “claws” called...