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🙏 Little Miracles On Board – How Prayer Changed My Watch at Sea
Life at sea is both rewarding and unpredictable. The vast ocean can be calm one moment and treacherous the next. But beyond the weather and waves, the greatest challenges sometimes come from those you sail with. During the Holy Week, I often reflect on the many lessons I’ve learned aboard ships- moments that I call…
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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…
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😮💨 Tough Reality: Why You Might Still Be Sailing Beyond Sixty
Many seafarers dream of finally hanging up their boiler suits and staying home with their families. Despite earning in U.S. dollars and enjoying long shore leaves, countless mariners still find themselves sailing well into their sixties- some even longer. But why? The answer isn’t always about money. It’s often about mindset, habits, and lack of…
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✅ How to Pass Your Seafarer Pre-Employment Medical Exam (PEME) Without Any Hits
Before any deployment, every seafarer is required to undergo a Pre-Employment Medical Examination (PEME). Whether you’re a first-time cadet or a seasoned officer, the PEME is unavoidable. Sadly, many seafarers receive medical “hits” or “findings,” delaying deployment or requiring costly retests. But with the right preparation, you can avoid common issues and pass your PEME…
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Job Hunting Tips for Fresh Maritime Graduates to Easily Get Ahead
Maritime graduates always find themselves lost after encountering the realities of life in the big city. Here, we’ll discuss how to effectively get ahead and get hired after graduation. The secret sauce? Hard Work! “All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty” -Proverbs 14:23 The fight is over but the…
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Here’s What’s Inside the NSA Scholarship Program
Last night, I posted about the procedures in applying for the NSA Cadetship Program. If you missed that article, check it out on that link. You might know somebody who is deserving and may qualify for an NSA scholarship. Now, I want to elaborate on the benefits of being an NSA Scholar. There are a lot…
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Be an NSA Scholar and See the World for Free
Maritime scholarship programs are one of the best paths to become a seaman. Luckily, there are many shipping companies offering cadetship opportunities to deserving cadets. One of which is the Norwegian Shipowners’ Association also known as NSA Cadet Program. Cadets who belong to this project are called NSA Scholars NSA Philippines Cadet Program is…
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Student’s Guide in Entering a Seafarers Cadetship Program
Are you an aspiring seafarer looking to kick-start your career in the maritime industry? If so, then entering a cadetship program might be the perfect opportunity for you. However, the application process is not a walk in the park. In fact, it’s a challenging journey unlike any other. In this article, we will provide you…
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How to Avoid Getting Into DEBTS During Your Next Vacation
The most common sin every seafarer faces during their vacation is debt. The fear of having not enough money to last until our next contract haunts us and would ultimately bury us slowly into debt. This post aims to help you break that cycle so you will avoid getting into debts during your vacation. The…
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Do You Really Need to Buy Pasalubong When Going Home?
When Filipino seafarers and OFWs go home from months of working abroad, it’s common for them to buy pasalubong as part of a long-standing tradition. And since we are in an extended family culture, a bag of chocolate isn’t always enough for the whole family. Your pasalubong should at least fill another luggage, at least,…