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🏆 Which Ship Type Is Best: Tanker, Cruise Ship, or Bulk Carrier?
Choosing the best type of ship to work on isn’t easy- and there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. Whether you prefer tankers, bulk carriers, or cruise ships depends on your career goals, priorities, and even personal preferences. Some seafarers prioritize safety and job security. Others look at salary, work-life balance, or even the prestige of the vessel.…
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📶 Why “My Three” Internet SIM Card is the Best for Seafarers
For most seafarers, stepping into port means one thing- finding an internet connection. Forget the outdated myths about what sailors look for ashore. In today’s maritime world, connectivity is the real shore leave priority. Whether you’re at anchorage for days or alongside for just a few hours, having reliable internet lets you stay connected with…
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Interesting Trivia About Your Schengen Visa That You Should Know
Since seafarers travel anywhere around the world, there’s a pretty good chance that you will visit European ports in your career. Europe is a dream place to travel for many people and we seafarers are actually privileged to visit there in and out either signing off or joining our ship. Countries in Europe have also…
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👌 What to Do If You Fail the Pre-employment Medical Exam
Pre-Employment Medical Examinations (PEME) are a mandatory part of every seafarer’s career. They are designed to assess if you’re physically and mentally fit to work onboard ships- especially under the demanding conditions of maritime life. But failing a PEME can be a major setback, whether you’re a cadet on your first contract or a senior…
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🌊 Why Captains Go Down With Their Ships: Duty, Tradition, and Law
The phrase “the captain goes down with the ship” is deeply woven into maritime culture. But is it just an old-fashioned ideal or a legal expectation? This tradition gained legendary status after the RMS Titanic disaster in 1912, where Captain Edward J. Smith was last seen on the bridge before the ship disappeared into the…
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🤯 False Myths About Seafarers That People Actually Believe
From social media posts of exotic ports to stories shared in seaside towns, life at sea often looks glamorous. Many believe seafarers are wealthy, carefree, and constantly on vacation. But these assumptions are far from the truth. In reality, maritime life demands hard work, discipline, and sacrifice- much of it unseen by those ashore. Misconceptions…
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🌐 Seafarer’s Top Roaming SIM Cards for Internet, Calls & Texts
Connectivity is essential for seafarers today. Staying in touch with family, friends, and colleagues while on long voyages is now easier thanks to roaming SIM cards and WiFi solutions. However, not all ships have reliable internet, and some require costly data usage, limiting communication. Even when WiFi is available on board, seafarers may face: For…
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How to Join the NSA Cadet Scholarship Program
One of the most prestigious maritime scholarships in the Philippines or even abroad is the Norwegian Shipowners Association (NSA) Philippines Cadet Program famously known as the NSA Scholarship. If you want to pursue a career at sea, applying for a scholarship is your best course of action. But before that, you must also meditate deep…
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Search and Rescue Career: A Pathway to Seafaring
For many seafarers, the only way to work on ships and the high seas is to apply for a position in merchant vessels. Unfortunately, most graduates of any maritime course end up confused, helpless, hopeless, and unemployed at the start of their life after school. Everybody knows that this industry is tough for those fresh…
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Basic Training For Seafarers: Updating, Refresher, & Full Course
The Manila 2010 amendments of the STCW Convention came into force on January 1, 2012. However, there is a five-year transitional period wherein the provisions of this new amendment are implemented. After January 2017, all seafarers must meet the 2010 STCW standards. Basic training is one of the foundational, mandatory training courses for seafarers of…