Mar 25, 2020 | Best Memories, Jobs and Tips, Seaman Narrative, Seaman's Health
It’s all over the news. The corona virus outbreak is gripping people in fear. Nobody is allowed to leave their homes as government imposes community lock down and quarantine. Pubs, restaurants, cafes, parks and public places are empty. As a seaman, being in a...
Last updated Oct 14, 2020 | Documents, Jobs and Tips, Seaman Narrative, Training Tips
Online application of MARINA’s SID/ SRB documents is now in full ahead. With new regulations in place, our Seaman’s Book got a new upgrade. Seafarers will not be given a Seafarer’s Identification and Record Book (SIRB) starting November 2019. Instead, they must...
Last updated Oct 5, 2020 | Documents, Jobs and Tips, Seaman Narrative, Training Tips
The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) launches a new identification system for seafarers called SID/ SRB. Since November 2019, they already stopped producing our Seafarer’s Identification and Record Book (SIRB) as you can see in online appointment MISMO. What they...
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...
Last updated Aug 9, 2019 | Best Memories, Home, Life Lessons, Seaman Narrative
Meteor showers are one of the most fascinating objects to see on the night sky. These swift, beautiful, fiery fireballs are often difficult to encounter unless one has the patience to see them. I feel you. Just one distraction could cost a lifetime of remorse. It’s a...
Jul 30, 2019 | Seaman Narrative
I recently received a message in my Facebook Page Seaman Memories from a cadet who is concerned about the future of his career. His school’s Maritime Department is facing closure by MARINA and CHED due to compliance issues. Though an appeal has been made,...
