Last updated Jun 27, 2023 | Life At Sea, Ship Equipment, Ship Knowledge, Tutorials
The marine sextant is one of those instruments that stood the test of time. It is a very reliable tool for seafarers and navigators crossing the seven oceans even before the introduction of electronic navigation. Even with today’s global positioning system or GPS,...
Last updated May 13, 2023 | Documents, Training Tips, Tutorials
The most efficient way to pursue a career at sea and become a seaman is to take a maritime course in any accredited maritime schools in the country. However, not all schools and universities are equal. They have to be approved by MARINA and CHED before they can offer...
Last updated Nov 8, 2022 | Life At Sea, Seaman Narrative, Ship Knowledge, Ship Operations, Ships, Tutorials
What’s the big deal when a person falls into the water? If you are a seaman, you can just swim to the nearest shore, right? Or you can wait for the ship to turn around and pick you up. But that is not the case. As a matter of priority, a man overboard alarm signal is...
Last updated Sep 20, 2023 | Documents, Tutorials
The International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis (ICVP) is now part of our working life. If you are employed especially abroad, or want to travel outside the country, expect to have this kind of document. ICVP is commonly known as the Yellow Card during our...
Last updated Sep 20, 2023 | Documents, Tutorials
Just like the previous version, some of our online accounts are also suffering from DMW eReg problems. From forgotten passwords, and account activation, to updating our eRegistration details, this has always been the case. There will no longer be POEA in the coming...
Last updated Sep 19, 2023 | Best Memories, Jobs and Tips, Ship Knowledge, Training Tips, Tutorials
Becoming a ship captain involves lots of sacrifices in time, money, and effort. The process is challenging because the job of commanding a vessel is serious. Due to that responsibility, the master of a ship is compensated greatly compared to other crew. A ship captain...
Last updated Sep 19, 2023 | Jobs and Tips, Seaman Narrative, Ship Knowledge, Ships, Tutorials
If you want to learn how to steer a ship, ask the people on board. They are more than ready to help you. They may tell you something about what they’re doing to keep the vessel steady and execute the steering commands effectively. As you listen, it might seem...
