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10 Effective Tipid Tips on Handling Your Money During Vacation
Money is a significant factor in the lives of seafarers. It is the main reason why they work tirelessly, leaving their families behind. Money is the tool that keeps their life moving, especially in today’s world. However, using money irresponsibly can lead to pain and hardship, which is why seafarers must learn to save and…
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Best Review Center and How It Should Look Like
Maritime Review Centers Overview Today’s review centers are fully packed with seamen in their journey of passing MARINA’s National Assessment and Certification System for Seafarers (NACSS) or simply known as the Board Exam for seafarers. Every day, thousands of seafarers flock to every review center in the country. Others are even looking for the right…
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How a Seaman’s Center Helped Me With My Distress Ashore
A Seaman’s Center, also known as a Seafarer’s Center or Seaman’s Mission, is a facility that provides various services and support to seafarers while they are in port. Wherever a seafarer is, he will be instantly “at home” when he visits a Seman’s Center. This place gives us a sense of belonging whatever our nationality…
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A Poem About Safety and Regrets Dedicated to Seafarers
I first heard a poem about safety when I attended the annual conference of the shipping company where I worked with. The superintendent reciting this piece was well-versed and passionate. This made an impact to me and the way I work on board. Safety on board our vessel is paramount. Each of us is responsible…
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Nine Compelling Reasons Why Seafarers Need to Go Ashore
When you go ashore, you travel from water to dry land. This is always what seafarers do when they are in port as most of their time is spent at sea. But not all seamen go ashore. Not all seafarers are convinced of the benefits shore leave has on our physiology and psychology. Due to the nature of our…
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Love Across the Ocean: A Seafarer’s Long Distance Love Poem
Love has a remarkable way of inspiring creativity, especially when distance separates two hearts. As a seafarer sailing across vast oceans, my heart finds solace in expressing the depths of my affection through the written word. Sometimes, I use the old ways of sending love letters via conventional snail mail at post offices while in…
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Mobile Banking Security Checklist for Seafarers to Avoid Scams
Last night, I created an article highlighting the efficiency of using Internet mobile banking for seafarers, especially in managing our finances. I also discussed how we can avoid the hassle of sending our loved ones to endure long lines at ATMs, only to discover that the allotment has not arrived yet. This time, we’ll be…
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What’s The Best Way to Check and Manage Your Allotments?
When you work on board, the company deposits your salary to your bank accounts that are locally based in your home country. You have ways to receive it but the capacity to check and manage your allotments can be challenging. We do have various methods of doing that while in the middle of the ocean.…
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Little Miracles On Board – Story of Prayers for the Worst Crew
In observance of the Holy Week, Captain’s Mode will post a story of miracles on board and significant impact on life. Thru first-hand experiences, the writer wishes to grab a few minutes of your attention to impart lessons, realizations, and events- some of which I call little miracles, that connect our beliefs thru a story…
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Career at Sea Checklists: Things You Need to Know
Since the boom of the seafaring industry, many young teenagers are now considering a career at sea. A seaman’s lifestyle shown in social media draws their attention to it. For others, it’s a dream. To a few, it’s a family tradition. But for some, a career at sea is their way to alleviate their life…