Being a Ship Security Officer or an SSO can be a challenging job. You’re not only required to perform your regular tasks but also in charge of the vessel’s security, whether at sea or in port. This role is so important that in order for the ISPS Code or the International Ship and Port Facility […]
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Writing an application letter has become one of the most critical steps in securing a maritime job. This is true, especially for fresh graduates who are just starting out. If you want to get ahead in applying for any position on board, crafting a well-written application letter will help you stand...
A Third Officer is a crucial member of the deck department on board merchant vessels. As a licensed mariner, his duties and responsibilities are extensive and critical to the safety and efficiency of the vessel’s operations. The fundamental aspect of his job is maintaining the safety and...
https://www.seamanmemories.com/third-officer-duties-responsibilities/
Every time you join a ship for work, it’s always a must to bring all the necessary items in your luggage. I know the pain of realizing that I forgot useful items upon reaching my cabin and that’s why I created this seafarer packing list to help you as well. You don’t want to be […]
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Thanks to a new reciprocity agreement between the two countries, Filipino seafarers can now work on Canadian merchant vessels. This means that Filipino seamen with valid STCW certificates can now work on Canadian-flagged ships. They don’t need to undergo training for these documents for them to...
https://www.seamanmemories.com/canadian-ships-open-to-pinoy-seamen/
Accredited medical centers play a crucial role in the employment of our seafarers and Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs). They are responsible for conducting pre-employment medical examinations (PEMEs) and periodic medical examinations (PMEs) for our “heroes”. Before they can work abroad, they have...
https://www.seamanmemories.com/medical-centers-for-seamen-ofws/
USNI News Graphic
These are the approximate positions of the U.S. Navy’s deployed carrier strike groups and amphibious ready groups throughout the world as of Aug. 28, 2023, based on Navy and public data. In cases where a CSG or ARG is conducting disaggregated operations, the chart reflects the location of the capital ship.
Ships Underway
| Total Battle Force | Deployed | Underway |
| 297 (USS 238, USNS 59) | 100 (USS 67, USNS 33) | 67 (39 Deployed, 28 Local) |
Ships Deployed by Fleet
| 2nd Fleet | 3rd Fleet |
https://news.usni.org/2023/08/28/usni-news-fleet-and-marine-tracker-aug-28-2023
USNI News Graphic
These are the approximate positions of the U.S. Navy’s deployed carrier strike groups and amphibious ready groups throughout the world as of Aug. 28, 2023, based on Navy and public data. In cases where a CSG or ARG is conducting disaggregated operations, the chart reflects the location of the capital ship.
Ships Underway
| Total Battle Force | Deployed | Underway |
| 297 (USS 238, USNS 59) | 100 (USS 67, USNS 33) | 67 (39 Deployed, 28 Local) |
Ships Deployed by Fleet
| 2nd Fleet | 3rd Fleet |
https://news.usni.org/2023/08/28/usni-news-fleet-and-marine-tracker-aug-28-2023
The following is the Aug. 21, 2023, Congressional Research Service report, China Primer: South China Sea Disputes.
From the report
Multiple Asian governments assert sovereignty over rocks, reefs, and other geographic features in the heavily trafficked South China Sea (SCS), with the People’s Republic of China (PRC or China) arguably making the most assertive claims. The United States makes no territorial claim in the SCS and takes no position on sovereignty over any of the geographic features in...
https://news.usni.org/2023/08/22/report-to-congress-on-south-china-sea-disputes
USNI News Graphic
These are the approximate positions of the U.S. Navy’s deployed carrier strike groups and amphibious ready groups throughout the world as of Aug. 21, 2023, based on Navy and public data. In cases where a CSG or ARG is conducting disaggregated operations, the chart reflects the location of the capital ship.
Ships Underway
| Total Battle Force | Deployed | Underway |
| 297 (USS 238, USNS 59) | 100 (USS 67, USNS 33) | 77 (48 Deployed, 29 Local) |
Ships Deployed by Fleet
| 2nd Fleet | 3rd Fleet |