Oct 15, 2018 | Life Lessons, Seaman Narrative, Seaman's Health
On my previous post, I shared my personal account regarding the results of my Pre-employment Medical Exam (PEME). Linking similar outcome to other seafarers prove that there is something fishy going on within some of our medical clinics. My story is only a piece of...
Oct 4, 2018 | Best Memories, Home, Life Lessons
There are false myths about seamen that make us popular these days. Many people, especially the young ones, are attracted to this career. They perceive seafarers as wealthy, uncomplicated and leading an easy-going life. This is one of the wrong belief they have about...
Jun 24, 2018 | Home, Life Lessons
Today is the Day of the Seafarer. It’s the day for all Seamen, Seafarers, Mariners, Sailors, Navigators and Sea Dogs. We are called with different names by different people. We travel and move the world to go forward. There are no such things as too dangerous, too...
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 Jul 18, 2018 | Best Memories, Life Lessons
For the uninitiated person, becoming a seaman looks deceptively easy. Thousands of new graduates flood the seafaring industry every year hoping to fulfill their dreams of seeing the world for free while getting paid in hundreds or thousands of dollars. These new...
Last updated Apr 10, 2018 | Best Memories, Home, Life Lessons
We can be the best if we will give our best. I had the worst initial episodes of my life when my family had broken up when I was a child. It’s a misfortune but it had driven me to reciprocate my father’s mistakes. At young age, I’ve seen and experienced...
