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Minimum Requirements of STCW Training Courses Per Rank

by | Last updated Apr 23, 2024 | Training and Certification | 0 Comments

Pursuing a career at sea requires extensive training and certification. The higher you progress through the ranks, the more courses you must take. If you want an overview of what training courses you must take for your future promotion, this article will guide you there. The...

21 Distress Signals That Indicate a Ship is Asking for Help

by | Last updated Apr 17, 2024 | Lifesaving | 0 Comments

Distress signals are among the most important communication tools on board every vessel. Because these emergency calls for help are universal, any seafarer should be able to tell that someone is in dire need of assistance. Over the years, the maritime industry has developed...

6 Most Commonly Used ICS Flag Signals On Ships

by | Last updated Apr 15, 2024 | Navigation | 0 Comments

Flag signals are one of the visual communication methods that many merchant vessels use today. Whenever ships visit a port, you will always see these rectangular colored cloth hoisted on the forward or aft mast. Also referred to as colors, seafarers use nautical flag signals...

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52 Most Common Deck Cadet Interview Questions & Answer Tips

52 Most Common Deck Cadet Interview Questions & Answer Tips

Last updated Feb 22, 2024

A company interview is one of the most important stages of a deck cadet's journey for onboard employment. But despite its significance, many find this part difficult, even when answering the most basic interview questions. One reason is their...

How Officers Use the Marine Autopilot System

The marine autopilot system is one of the simplest yet highly favored equipment inside the ship's bridge. In most instances, it is a favorite of every able seaman, specifically the helmsmen, since it relieves them on one of the most monotonous jobs onboard. But how do...

How Does a Magnetic Compass Work on Metal Ships?

The two words that seem contradictory here are magnetic compass and metal ships. We all know that magnets attract iron, and a vessel is a huge block of metal floating on the vast oceans. But every merchant ship of any type employs a magnetic compass that points to the...

NavTex for Beginners: How Navigational Telex Works on Ships

One of the navigational tools seafarers use to keep them updated with the latest maritime safety information is NavTex or Navigational Telex. Even with ships using the internet and satellite communication, this equipment is vital on board and will still be in the...

Components of Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)

GMDSS revolutionized the way seafarers navigate the seven seas. Before its invention, a ship can not leave the port if its Radio Officer is absent. Since every communication was sent and received via Morse Code, Radio Officers were responsible for decoding the dots...