merchant marine jobs - 2IC on board ships
In this continuing series detailing the career progression of a Deck Cadet on merchant ships, this article will tell you more about a critical senior …
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Maritime Jobs: The future marine masters, Part II, Junior Officer to Chief Officer.
In a previous article, I detailed the progression at sea from a cadet to a junior officer. What next? How does the officer’s career progress from …
Continue ReadingMaritime Jobs: Sea cadets - the future marine masters,
The Master is the overall incharge of the ship and is more popularly known as the Captain. But one has to join at the bottom rung of the marine ladder …
Continue ReadingRogue Waves in Art, Music, Literature, and Films
Rogue waves should not only be associated with death and destruction, but as a source of inspiration for creative minds. Let us see how they have been …
Continue ReadingMarine Industry Jobs - How to find a job
There’s no doubting, the employment market has just got harder to crack. Now days only the best of the best are securing a maritime job. This …
Continue ReadingPiracy on the Somali Coast - Causes and Costs
Piracy along the coast of Somalia has reached unprecedented levels. The international community has recognized the threat of piracy and, using all …
Continue ReadingReasons to Join the Navy: Why You Should Consider a Job in the Navy
With so many maritime jobs out there it can be a daunting task to choose the right one. Joining the navy, not only gives you the chance to spend your …
Continue ReadingShip Disasters caused by Rogue Waves
You may have heard of ship disasters that were caused by rogue waves. But did you know that you can also encounter them while you are on dry land?
Continue ReadingMarine Navigation and the use of Navtex
Mandated to be carried on many oceangoing ships, the Navigational Telex (Navtex) has revolutionised the way certain navigational information is …
Continue ReadingWhat Are Rogue Waves
Sailors of yore have told tales of the appearances of monster waves spanning heights of 80 to 100 feet or more. Once thought to be a myth, they been …
Continue ReadingBuoys and channel markers - IALA buoyage system A and B
Each buoy a mariner sees gives information. Sometimes it marks a channel- a safe ‘road’ for him or her to use. Sometimes it indicates a danger like a …
Continue ReadingLaws in Place to Prevent & Clean Up Oil Spills: Marine Safety & Responsibility
Oil Spills can have devastating consequences on the environment. For this reason environmental agencies have certain laws and stipulations regarding …
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