Last updated Jan 20, 2022 | Home, Training Tips
Using the services of private maritime security companies became well considered during the height of pirate infestations in the year 2009 to 2011. Since vessels are vulnerable to boarding in the high seas, the use of armed guards were an option in preventing attacks....
Last updated Nov 10, 2021 | Best Memories, Home, Jobs and Tips
Just this year, seaman jobsites quickly became the new normal for sea-based job applications. This was the kind of hiring process that I prefer ten years ago. Actually, I tried this approach few years back. I emailed 100+ local manning agencies hoping to get hired....
Last updated Nov 29, 2020 | Home, Seaman Narrative
[responsivevoice_button voice=”US English Female” buttontext=”Listen to this”] A Bosun is an unlicensed head of the Deck Rating Department. He is primarily responsible for keeping the vessel’s hull in good condition. Although he’s in...
Last updated May 11, 2022 | 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 Dec 4, 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...
