Apr 7, 2019 | Best Memories, Documents, Training Tips
The MARINA Integrated Seafarers Management Online System or MISMO is now in full swing. All seafarers who need to process their theoretical exams, practical assessments, Certificate of Proficiency (COP) and Seaman’s Book (SIRB) are advised to complete the requirements...
Mar 5, 2019 | Best Memories, Jobs and Tips, Training Tips
Maritime scholarships is the best and surest way to start a career at sea. With more and more people entering the seafaring industry, its very hard for an average Joe with no backer to land his first international vessel. It would take him many years of hardships,...
Last updated Mar 7, 2019 | Best Memories, Documents, Jobs and Tips, Money Making
Seafarers are one of the highest paid workers around the world. Our salaries on a per month basis are much bigger compared to other land-based professions. I’ve been sailing with different nationalities and I found out that we all share this same privilege. Overall,...
Last updated Jan 20, 2019 | Best Memories, Home, Life Lessons, Seaman Narrative
Last February 2018, Seaman Memories had an exclusive online interview with Miss Hiroka. She is the first female Deck Officer in a Japanese Chemical Tanker ship. She told us how she conquered her profession which is dominated by men since the beginning of time. Like...
Last updated Jan 31, 2019 | Best Memories
Basic Training (BT) is one of the fundamental certificates needed for every person who wants to work on ships. It is formerly known as the SOLAS Training or the Basic Safety Training and Instruction (BSTI). If you want to work in tankers, cruise ships, cargo...
Last updated Nov 7, 2018 | Best Memories, Communication
We all do it. Every port, our number one concern when the ship is alongside is internet SIM cards and where to buy them. Seafarers don’t want women anymore! We junked those myths overboard already. Having an internet connection is like having an orgasm but lasts...
