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 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 15, 2022 | Documents, Home, Jobs and Tips, Life Lessons, Ships, Training Tips
The Master, as a shipboard manager, is in overall command of the vessel and personnel on board. Being the highest ranking person, his duties and responsibilities covers the whole ship. Technically, the Master is the “owner’s representative”. He is...
Last updated Mar 7, 2022 | Documents
After giving zero payments for first time SRB applicant and 50% discount for renewals last January 01, 2022, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has made another move that will greatly reduce the burdens of our seafarers. Last February 4, 2022, MARINA released...
Jan 25, 2022 | Documents, Training Tips
The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) thru the efforts of DoTr secretary Arthur Tugade provided a FREE SEAMAN’S BOOK application for first time seafarers. Aside from that, regular mariners are entitled for a 50% discount whenever they renew their seaman’s...
Nov 10, 2021 | Documents, Seaman Narrative
As we are all aware today, quarantine guidelines for returning OFWs and seafarers are lighter compared to a few months ago. Here is my previous post about crew change in the middle of pandemic last year. The emergence of “Red, Yellow and Green Countries” added ray of...
