Jun 25, 2021 | Jobs and Tips, Seaman Narrative
Anchoring is an operation on board that involves dropping a metallic object with “claws”, called the anchor, which is attached to a chain connected to the ship. Safe and proper anchoring maintains the ship’s anchor fittings in good order. Additionally, it keeps her...
Apr 25, 2021 | Home, Jobs and Tips, Seaman Narrative
Coronavirus vaccines are now available in many countries especially in Europe and the US. In fact, they already started mass vaccination to flatten the daily rise of cases. Many countries are also slacking their quarantine measures as a means to restart the economy....
Last updated Feb 16, 2021 | Best Memories, Documents, Jobs and Tips
Our government manages a master list of POEA accredited manning agencies. It’s all made available online and free to access. Illegal recruiters often prey on unsuspecting seafarers. Thus, knowing if an agency is well registered in the POEA database is the first...
Feb 13, 2021 | Documents, Jobs and Tips, Training Tips
The Maritime Industry Authority launches its academic arm, the MARINA Training Institute or MarTI, which aims to improve, modernize and streamline the country’s maritime education and training systems and reach its full potential. MarTi is located in a four-storey...
Jan 16, 2021 | Jobs and Tips, Shoreleave
Crew change is very much overdue for many seafarers at sea during this pandemic. According to the IMO, there are approximately 400,000 seafarers whose contract is expired and can not go home. That figure also translates to another 400,000 sailors who can not join...
Last updated Jan 13, 2021 | Documents, Jobs and Tips, Training Tips
All applications for RESIT and RESCHEDULE of Merchant Marine Officers exam are now available thru MISMO under the Examination Tab. To minimize unnecessary exposure of seafarers against COVID19, MARINA implements online application of theoretical examination starting...
