Helping Seafarers Navigate Their Careers — One Voyage at a Time
Welcome aboard Captain’s Mode Maritime, the trusted learning hub built by a real mariner for today’s global seafarers.
I’m Gibi, a retired seafarer with over a decade of experience sailing aboard international tanker vessels. After years of training cadets and mentoring young officers, I founded Captain’s Mode Maritime to close the gap between maritime theory and life at sea.
This platform shares practical seamanship knowledge — from navigation and COLREGS to ship operations, safety management, and career growth — written in plain language that works for every rank, from cadet to captain.
👨✈️ About the Founder
Before starting this site, I spent years at sea and in rigorous study mastering:
- Navigation, bridge watchkeeping, and radar plotting
- Cargo and mooring operations
- Safety drills, ISM audits, and SOLAS compliance
- Cadet training and leadership onboard
Those experiences revealed how much real-world seamanship differs from textbooks. Captain’s Mode Maritime was born from that realization — to offer the lessons I wish I had when I was starting my career.
⚠️ A Note to Our Long-Time Readers (Formerly SeamanMemories.com)
If you have followed my writing for years, you might know me from my previous website, SeamanMemories.com. Due to technical circumstances beyond my control, that domain is no longer associated with me. Captain’s Mode Maritime is the new, permanent home for all my updated guides, tutorials, and sea stories. Thank you for continuing this voyage with me.
Why “Captain’s Mode?
In gaming, ‘Captain’s Mode’ means taking charge of the strategy. At sea, it means the same thing.
Whether you are a cadet, a rating, or an officer, you need to take command of your own career, safety, and learning. This site puts you in that mode.
🌍 Our Mission
To become the most trusted maritime educational platform by publishing content that is:
✅ Technically accurate and fact-checked
✅ Written by licensed and experienced mariners
✅ Based on IMO, STCW, SOLAS, and GMDSS standards
✅ Updated to reflect modern vessel operations and navigation systems
📚 What You’ll Find Here
Captain’s Mode Maritime covers essential topics across navigation, ship operations, and professional development:
- 🧭 Navigation & Bridge Equipment — gyro, magnetic compass, radar, AIS, ECDIS, LRIT
- 🚢 Ship Knowledge & Technical Systems — ballast, cargo handling, machinery and alarms
- 🦺 Safety & SOLAS Compliance — drills, fire control, emergency response
- 📈 Career Guidance — certifications, exams, and contract preparation
- 🧰 Deck Maintenance & Watchkeeping — checklists and best practices
- 🌌 Celestial Navigation — azimuth, altitude, and manual plotting
- 📜 Maritime Regulations — STCW updates, ISM implementation, and watchkeeping rules
No fluff — only verified, experience-based maritime content.
💡 Why Trust Captain’s Mode Maritime?
Because it’s written by someone who’s actually been there.
Every article and calculator here is:
- Created or reviewed by licensed officers
- Compliant with IMO and flag-state standards
- Enhanced with real-life examples for practical understanding
- Free from AI-generated misinformation
Our readers include deck cadets, mates, captains, and maritime academies who rely on this platform for accurate, field-tested knowledge.
🚀 Join the Mission
Captain’s Mode Maritime helps you stay informed, stay compliant, and stay ahead.
Whether you’re studying for an exam, refreshing your navigation skills, or preparing for your next deployment, this platform is your reliable companion.
🔗 Explore tutorials, use our maritime calculators, and subscribe to our YouTube channel @CaptsModeMaritime for weekly educational videos.
💬 Got questions or topic ideas?
📧 Email: [email protected]
💼 LinkedIn: Connect with Gibi
⚓ Fair Winds and Following Seas
Gibi
Founder — Captain’s Mode Maritime
Retired Seafarer | Maritime Educator | Content Creator
💬 Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is Captain’s Mode Maritime run by real seafarers?
Yes. All content is created or reviewed by professionals with verified sea service.
Q: Can I suggest a topic or correction?
Absolutely. You can email or message us through the contact form.
Q: Do you accept guest posts from mariners?
Yes. If you’re an active or retired seafarer with valuable insights, reach out and collaborate.