Jan 14, 2022 | Best Memories, Seaman Narrative, Seaman's Health, Ship parts
Inert gas system is one of the most critical component of a tanker vessel. Vessels using inert gas in their tanks are enjoying the benefits of safe operation against fire and explosion. No smoking on deck, no naked lights, intrinsically safe equipment only and always...
Jul 18, 2021 | Seaman Narrative, Seaman's Health
Recognizing the importance of seafarers in keeping the global economy running, some European ports are now offering free Covid-19 vaccine to seafarers. The first COVID vaccine in the European Union started in Belgium last June 1. Around 2,200 seamen got their jabs in...
Jan 2, 2021 | Documents, Jobs and Tips, Seaman's Health
The Philippine Government permits Filipino Seafarers coming from countries with reported cases of the new SARS-CoV-2 strain, to enter the country provided strict and mandatory protocols are followed. Additionally, they are allowed to leave the country following exit...
Last updated Apr 11, 2020 | Jobs and Tips, Money Making, OutReach, Seaman's Health, Uncategorized
Land-based and sea-based overseas workers whose employment was displaced by the Corona virus pandemic will be given ten thousand pesos financial assistance. According to Secretary Silvestre Bello III, “The Department of Labor and Employment has already prepared the...
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...
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...