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Ship's Agent at the Port: Friend, Foe, or Just a Middleman? How Not to Get Set Up as a Navigator

by Редакция SeaJobs.pro · 8d ago

The Reality of Working on Ro-Ro and Car Carrier Vessels (PCTC): Breakneck Pace and No Beach Days

by Редакция SeaJobs.pro · 8d ago

First Time in the Engine Room: How a Young Engineer (4th/3rd Engineer) Can Survive Their First Contract

by Редакция SeaJobs.pro · 8d ago

Enclosed Space Entry: Why Confined Spaces on Ships Kill and How to Come Out Alive

by Редакция SeaJobs.pro · 8d ago

Friday the 13th, whistling on the bridge, and green bananas: maritime superstitions sailors still believe in

by Редакция SeaJobs.pro · 8d ago

Meeting the Storm: How to Prepare Your Vessel, Survive Heavy Rolling, and Avoid Flying Out of Your Bunk

by Редакция SeaJobs.pro · 8d ago

Cruise Fleet: White Uniforms, Thousands of Passengers, and a Brutal Schedule. Is It Worth Joining the "Pax Ships"?

by Редакция SeaJobs.pro · 8d ago

Ship's Log Book: A Navigator's Primary Legal Protection

by Редакция SeaJobs.pro · 8d ago

Piracy in 2026: Gulf of Guinea, Red Sea and New Rules of Survival

by Редакция SeaJobs.pro · 8d ago

The Road to the Bridge: How Much Time and Money Does It Take to Become a Deep Sea Captain?

by Редакция SeaJobs.pro · 8d ago

Secrets of the Ship's Galley: How to Plan Menus for 20 People and Avoid Curses

by Редакция SeaJobs.pro · 8d ago

Medical Commission: How to Pass and Not Fail on Small Details?

by Редакция SeaJobs.pro · 8d ago

Life on Bulkers: Dust, Hold Cleaning, and Why the Chief Officer Doesn't Sleep for Days

by Редакция SeaJobs.pro · 8d ago

Maritime English: How to Improve Your Language Skills for Working Under Flag and Passing Marlins?

by Редакция SeaJobs.pro · 8d ago

Dry Law at Sea: Dry Ship Rules, Surprise Alcohol Tests, and Broken Careers

by Редакция SeaJobs.pro · 8d ago

Ocean Connectivity: How's Internet on Ships in 2026?

by Редакция SeaJobs.pro · 8d ago

Electro-Mechanical Officer on Ship (ETO): One Against Kilometers of Cables and Temperamental Automation

by Редакция SeaJobs.pro · 8d ago

How to Get That Coveted "Promotion" and Advance in Rank? Tips from Experienced Seafarers

by Редакция SeaJobs.pro · 8d ago

Working on Container Ships: Life on Train Schedules, Cargo Securing and Sleepless Nights

by Редакция SeaJobs.pro · 8d ago

Packing Your Suitcase for a Contract: Essential Items You'll Need at Sea

by Редакция SeaJobs.pro · 8d ago

Offshore Fleet (Offshore): Space-Age Technology, Short Contracts — But How Do You Break In?

by Редакция SeaJobs.pro · 8d ago

Tanker Fleet vs Bulk Carriers: Where Is It Better to Work and Why Do They Pay More on Tankers?

by Редакция SeaJobs.pro · 8d ago

Work Injury at Sea: How to File Documents to Keep Your Insurance Coverage

by Редакция SeaJobs.pro · 8d ago

"Overcontract": What to Do If the Company Delays Your Crew Change at Sea?

by Редакция SeaJobs.pro · 8d ago

Life Off Watch: How to Make Your Cabin Comfortable, Stay in Shape, and Survive Isolation

by Редакция SeaJobs.pro · 8d ago

A good cook on a ship is half the battle of the voyage. But what if the galley is a "disaster"?

by Редакция SeaJobs.pro · 8d ago

Bunkering: The Most Nerve-Wracking Day for the Engine Room. How Not to Spill on Deck and Not Accept Water

by Редакция SeaJobs.pro · 8d ago

PSC Inspection (Port State Control): How to Survive a Check and Not Get Your Ship Detained

by Редакция SeaJobs.pro · 8d ago

Coming Ashore: Why Is It So Hard to Adapt After Six Months at Sea?

by Редакция SeaJobs.pro · 8d ago

Beware of Scams: How to Recognize a Cruise Fraud and Avoid Losing Money on a "Fake" Contract

by Редакция SeaJobs.pro · 8d ago

STCW Certificates for Seafarers: What You Need, What's Outdated, and Where Not to Cut Corners

by Seajobs.pro · 23d ago

Sailor Salary 2026 — Real Numbers by Position

by Seajobs.pro · 23d ago

Types of Vessels in the Commercial Fleet: Where They Pay Better, Where Work Is More Interesting, and How to Choose

by SeaJobs.pro · 23d ago

Family and the Sea: How to Preserve Relationships When You're Away for Six Months

by SeaJobs.pro · 24d ago

Seafarer Career Growth: How to Rise from Deckhand to Captain and How Long It Takes

by SeaJobs.pro · 25d ago

Seafarer Rights Under the MLC 2006 Convention: What You Need to Know to Avoid Being Deceived

by SeaJobs.pro · 26d ago

How to Get a Job at Sea Without Experience: An Honest Conversation Without Rose-Tinted Glasses

by andreyrich90 · 27d ago

Interview with a Shipowner: How Not to Blow It and Get a Contract

by SeaJobs.pro · 27d ago

How to Choose a Crewing Agency and Not Regret It: We'll Tell You Straight

by SeaJobs.pro · 28d ago

15 Life Hacks for a Sailor on a Vessel: How Not to Lose Your Mind During a 6-Month Contract

by SeaJobs.pro · 29d ago

Women at Sea: How to Build a Career in the Fleet and What You Will Really Face

by Редакция SeaJobs.pro · 20 May 2025

Piracy at Sea: Which Areas Are Dangerous, How Ships Protect Themselves, and What Seafarers Need to Know

by Редакция SeaJobs.pro · 15 May 2025

From Sea to Shore: How Seafarers Can Build a Land Career Without Losing Income

by Редакция SeaJobs.pro · 10 May 2025

Seafarer Finances: How Not to Spend Your Entire Contract in a Month on Leave

by Редакция SeaJobs.pro · 5 May 2025

Seafarer Visas: How to Get C1/D, Schengen and Others — and Why It Matters for Your Career

by Редакция SeaJobs.pro · 1 May 2025