Last updated Oct 20, 2019 | Best Memories, Documents, Jobs and Tips, Seaman Narrative
A US Visa in your arsenal is like one of the infinity stones that can tame any company you’re applying. You can find many shipping agencies looking for seafarers with a valid C1/D Visa. Even when applying online, having this document is one of the surest way to get...
Last updated May 2, 2019 | Best Memories, Home, Jobs and Tips, Seaman Narrative
Seamen from different provinces always stay in boarding houses or seaman’s dormitories. When it comes to choosing a boarding house, I always go for the amenities in relation to the rate they charge. Experience tells me that expensive doesn’t always mean the best, and...
Apr 24, 2019 | Best Memories, Communication, Life Lessons, Seaman Narrative
Free roaming internet is something close to fantasy nowadays. It’s quite unbelievable if telecommunication networks provide you with this privilege. If such thing exists, it would be very useful for seamen. And its a discovery worth sharing for. We all know that...
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 Oct 28, 2019 | Best Memories, Documents, Jobs and Tips, Money Making
A seaman’s salary is one of the most mysterious, well-hidden and sought after figures to many people. In fact, we 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....
