Last updated Apr 28, 2020 | Documents, Home, Jobs and Tips, Training Tips
Dubbed as eRegistration Version 2, POEA recently made a soft launch of their newest online platform for overseas workers. It replaces the old (well, not really) e-registration system we’re using. One of my reader commented on my previous “e-Registration how-to”...
Last updated Jul 31, 2020 | Documents, Home, Jobs and Tips, Training Tips
If you’re looking for solutions on how to recover your MARINA MISMO account, you’ve come to the right place! I had a friend who forgot his whole account information while on board. He was planning to re-validate his Certificates of Proficiency (COPs) and...
Last updated Jul 6, 2020 | Home, Seaman Narrative, Ship parts, Uncategorized
Major players in the maritime industry are developing autonomous ships. Because of the exponential growth of today’s technology, these vessels will sail in the not too distant future. We already have autonomous cars and remote-controlled planes. Shipping...
Last updated Aug 9, 2019 | Best Memories, Home, Life Lessons, Seaman Narrative
Meteor showers are one of the most fascinating objects to see on the night sky. These swift, beautiful, fiery fireballs are often difficult to encounter unless one has the patience to see them. I feel you. Just one distraction could cost a lifetime of remorse. It’s a...
Last updated Jul 6, 2020 | Communication, Home, Life Lessons, Seaman Narrative
Much have change since I started out my sailing career way back September 2009. A few months more and I’ll be 10 years in this industry. Yet a few years longer and I’ll leave this pelagic life to the next generation of young, ambitious seadogs. Seafaring is not my...
Last updated May 28, 2019 | Communication, Documents, Home, Jobs and Tips, Seaman Narrative
Seasoned seafarers know that having a C1/D US Visa is a huge plus on our employment. Most shipping agencies nowadays prefer to hire seafarers with Schengen Visa and US Visa. Both are very enticing to them especially the latter one. However, it is not always glorious...
