The United States Coast Guard (USCG) maintains a comprehensive list of training centers authorized to conduct STCW courses for seafarers. These centers, located across various states, meet USCG standards to ensure high-quality maritime training. USCG-approved training centers play a vital role in...
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Promotion from Third Mate to Second Mate can be challenging but is equally rewarding. There may be overlaps in their duties on the bridge, but it can still feel overwhelming knowing that the safety of the ship’s passage is in your hands. Not only that, but you also need to become more familiar with...
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In other words, what do the other crew members expect of you if you are a newly signed-on Ordinary Seaman (OS) on board? You might find yourself wondering about your duties, how to fit in, and whether you’ll measure up to expectations. It’s natural to feel a little uncertain, and thoughts of being...
These seafarer tips I’m about to show you may be a little old-school, overly simple, or even antiquated by today’s standards. But they work and have greatly helped my career since I started sailing in 2009. Over the years, I refined them and saved which ones are working and timeless and which...
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