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From School to Ship: Complete Guide on How to Become a Seaman
If you’re someone who loves to travel, explore new places, and get paid while doing it, becoming a seafarer might be the perfect career choice for you. Working at sea offers a unique opportunity to see the world while earning a living. But, how do you become a seaman? The process today is quite different…
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List of CHED and MARINA Accredited Maritime Schools 2024
The most efficient way to pursue a career at sea and become a seaman is to take a maritime course in any accredited maritime school in the country. However, not all schools and universities are equal. They have to be approved by MARINA and CHED before they can offer BSMT and/or BSMarE programs. The Bachelor…
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34 Essential Lifeboat Equipment Items According to SOLAS
When it comes to emergency situations at sea, a properly equipped lifeboat can be the difference between life and death. The International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) sets the standard for lifeboat equipment as well as safety items required on board ships. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at…
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What are Your Liferaft Equipment Packs, SOLAS A or SOLAS B?
A liferaft is a vital piece of life-saving equipment on board a ship that can provide refuge for crew members in the event of an emergency. It is one of those survival crafts that seafarers use during an abandon ship situation. In order to ensure the survivability of those on board the raft, it is…
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⚓ Ultimate Guide to Mooring Operations Best Practices & Techniques
When a ship arrives at a port, one of the first priorities is securing it safely to the berth. This process is known as mooring– a critical maritime operation that allows cargo handling, bunkering, maintenance, and crew changes to be carried out safely. But mooring is more than just “tying up” the vessel. It’s a…
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15 Merchant Ships Bombed During the Russia – Ukraine War
It has been almost two years since Russia invaded Ukraine last 2022. The ongoing conflict between the two countries has taken a devastating toll on merchant ships and seafarers in the region. Since the start of the Russian Invasion last February 20, 2022, there were already 15 merchant ships that have sunk or been damaged.…
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10 Worst Maritime Disasters in 2022
Maritime disasters have been a tragic reality throughout history. In 2022, the world witnessed several devastating incidents on the seas and rivers, resulting in a significant loss of lives and damage to property. Most of these accidents are a result of negligence and human error. Despite the safety measures and unlimited drills seafarers undergo, it…
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❤️ 99 Reasons I Love Working on Ships – Life at Sea, Crew Bonds, & Perks
Some people say it’s all about the money. And for me, it’s about the money too, along with 98 other things why I love working on ships! So on one starry night, with a cold beer in my left hand and a few more bottles behind, this idea popped into my head. I initially thought…
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Everything You Need to Know About the Ship Security Alert System
A Ship Security Alert System or SSAS is not your ordinary emergency alarm and is one of the vessel’s critical components that should not be overlooked. But before delving into that topic in detail, let’s have a recap of what we discussed lately. A few days ago, we talked about the ship’s emergency alarms and…
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⚡ Ship Emergency Generator: Purpose and SOLAS Rules
Electricity is the lifeline of any ship- whether it’s a fishing boat, a container vessel, or a supertanker. From steering and communication to lighting and navigation, every system onboard depends on electrical power. But what happens if all the ship’s main and auxiliary generators fail? In the middle of the ocean, a blackout isn’t just…