Nov 14, 2018 | Jobs and Tips
On a first glance, this question is full of biases. Each of us have our own ideal picture for the “best type of ship”. You may already have your answer to this. In fact, you may feel strongly about it. If this post makes it to social media, I wouldn’t be surprised to...
Sep 24, 2018 | Best Memories, Documents, Home, Jobs and Tips
One of the most prestigious maritime scholarship in the Philippines or even abroad is the Norwegian Shipowners Association (NSA) Philippines Cadet Program famously known as the NSA Scholarship. If you want pursue a career at sea, applying for a scholarship is your...
Last updated Sep 16, 2018 | Best Memories, Jobs and Tips, Training Tips
For many seafarers, the only way to work on ships and the high seas is to apply for a position in merchant vessels. Unfortunately, most graduates of any maritime course end up confused, helpless, hopeless and unemployed at the start of their life after school....
Last updated Sep 16, 2018 | Best Memories, Documents, Jobs and Tips
Since the launching of POEA’s e-Registration campaign, many OFWs and seafarers find themselves online creating their e-Registration Profile. This was stressed more clearly when just early this year, manning agencies required every seaman on their employ to provide an...
Last updated Sep 16, 2018 | Best Memories, Jobs and Tips, Life Lessons
1. The Captain is Always Right. “The Captain is always right. When the Captain is wrong, verify the first rule.” Every seaman who had sailed for many years know this old proverb. Moreover, he had probably experienced something unpleasant when he told head on that,...
Last updated Sep 9, 2018 | Home, Jobs and Tips
A few months ago, the Maritime Industry Authority- STCW Office (MARINA STCW) posted a job opening in their website for Board of Deck Ratings (BODRA) and Board of Engine Ratings (BOERA). This is a good opportunity for ratings who want to take some time off their...
