Apr 12, 2022 | Best Memories
Today, processing your Certificate of Proficiency and Competency (COP/ COC) is easy. You only need to complete the requirements in your MISMO account. Everything is done online. If you compare it more than seven years ago, everything in MARINA was a disaster. Imagine...
Apr 6, 2022 | Best Memories, Documents, Home, Jobs and Tips
in the Bridge standing orders are set of rules that anyone on the bridge team must follow. It consists of guidelines aiding the Officer of the Watch in his decision making during navigation. Navigation looks pretty easy on the surface. However, going into the details...
Last updated Mar 18, 2022 | Best Memories
Advanced fire fighting is one of the required training for seafarers wishing to work on board. According to the STCW Convention, the course is mandatory to every master, mate, chief engineer, second engineer and officer of a watch (OIC). It is recommendatory to...
Last updated Mar 17, 2022 | Best Memories, Documents, Jobs and Tips
The ocean is not for the faint-hearted. And that’s where heroes are made. Since 2007, the IMO awarded individuals who displayed exceptional bravery at sea under extreme situations. These people put their lives on the line to rescue others in distress or prevent a...
Last updated Mar 11, 2022 | Best Memories
Seafarers tie knots everyday. From mooring, securing to working aloft, those jobs won’t be complete without the use of ropes. And because we use ropes in many forms and sizes on ships, knot tying is a skill every seaman must learn. Even my 65-year old Captain knows...
Last updated Mar 15, 2022 | Best Memories
Becoming a ship captain involves lots of sacrifices in time, money and effort. The process is challenging because the job of commanding a vessel is serious. Due to that responsibility, the master of a ship is compensated greatly compared to other crew. A ship captain...
