Last updated Aug 7, 2019 | Best Memories, Jobs and Tips, Money Making
As the demand for cruise ship jobs increase, so are scam companies acting as manning agents. Fortunately, this gimmick has come to the attention of cruise liners. They tagged some of the well-known agencies in our country as their official hiring partners. I made a...
Jun 19, 2019 | Best Memories, Jobs and Tips, Money Making, Seaman Narrative
Aside from the regular salary we receive every month, some ships provide extra income opportunities for their crew. People are motivated by money and these bonuses are a good way to boost their morale especially during inspections like the vetting process. But not all...
Jun 4, 2019 | Documents, Jobs and Tips, Money Making, Seaman Narrative, Uncategorized
Sending extra money from abroad is easier today than ten years ago especially if you are working on land. But when you’re a seafarer and your family needs extra cash, you may find it difficult to give them the money they need in the shortest time possible. Most seaman...
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...
Last updated Aug 24, 2019 | Best Memories, Documents, Jobs and Tips, Training Tips, Uncategorized
Here are the complete requirements in applying for a Certificate of Proficiency (COP) using MARINA’s latest online application platform. MARINA’s Integrated Seafarers Management Online System or more commonly known as MISMO enables seafarers to submit their COP...
May 14, 2019 | Documents, Jobs and Tips, Life Lessons, Seaman Narrative
Long before the age of paper certificates, a sailor tattoo served as their proficiency and competency documents (COP and COC in modern era). While ours are printed on paper, theirs on the other hand, are marks of a lifetime. Traditional seamen look at their tattoos...
