Articles for Seafarers.
From STCW to Smart Ships: Where Seafarers Train in Greece – Part 5Greece is one of the key countries in the global maritime industry, home to a large concentration of shipowners, crewing companies, and training centers for seafarers. That's why we've dedicated a separate feature to Greek maritime training centers—places where seafarers can complete their training, renew certificates, and gain new knowledge, including in the areas of smart ships and emerging technologies.
Psychological Support for Seafarers: Maintaining Health and a Sustainable Maritime CareerPsychological support for seafarers is therefore not only a path to safety but also a path to human growth — a restoration of inner balance and the return of joy to life, even after the longest and hardest voyages.
Where to Update Maritime Certificates in Europe? Maritime Training for Seafarers – Part 4: Norway, Italy, SpainA career at sea is impossible without continuous training and certification. Friends, we continue our series of articles on training centers in Europe where sailors can undergo training and obtain the necessary certificates to work at sea.
Maritime Training Centers in Europe – Part 3: Germany and the NetherlandsIn this material, we will focus on where to obtain or renew maritime certificates in Germany and the Netherlands, and we will also look at which training centers for seafarers prepare specialists to work on smart ships and with artificial intelligence technologies.
TOP European Maritime Training Centers. Part 2: Latvia, Romania, Croatia, Cyprus"Crewing Guide" has previously covered training centers with branches both in Ukraine and worldwide, and has also focused on maritime training centers in Poland. In this article, we've compiled training centers from Latvia, Romania, Croatia, and Cyprus for you.
TOP European Marine Training Centres. Where to go When Certificates Expire?Every five years the command staff is required to change certificates and update the package of documents for further work. Ratings need to improve their qualifications to move up the career ladder. But what to do if you now live in Europe and there is no opportunity to undergo training in a Ukrainian TC?
When the Storm is Inside You: the Problem that is not Talked About - Suicidal Tendencies at Sea.The seafarer's profession is one of the most stressful, with high isolation and harsh working conditions, and can lead to increased stress levels, depression and, as a consequence, suicidal risks. What leads a person to suicidal thoughts and what should you do if you have suicidal thoughts?
Artificial Intelligence: Will It Replace Seafarers in 2025?New Year - new technologies. And new challenges. Many seafarers are increasingly asking questions: How long will human-employed professions exist? And will advancing artificial intelligence leave them without work?
Interview 2nd Engineer. Questions You Should be Prepare forDear friends, we present to your attention interview options for 2nd Engineer For employment on tankers General question about the main engin
Maritime Medical Examination in Georgia Without a Queue. Special Conditions for Seafarers from Ukraine, Russia and Belarus25 years of experience, P&I Club certificates, yellow fever vaccination, special offers for seafarers from other countries: transfer service, accommodation search, discounts on certificates in partner training centers, employment assistance through Georgian crewing companies.
She Only Wants My MoneyThis phrase is often presented as the «last argument» in a fight, in the heat of emotions as an extreme expression of resentment and it can reflect a man’s emotional experiences that his value in relationships is only reduced to material support.
What Influences the Forming of a Seafarer’s Salary in the World and Should we Expect its Increase in 2025?As a rule, people who choose to work at sea either are head over heels in love with romance of travelling, or are dreaming about big money. Those in the second category clearly know where they are working and why, what prospects are open to them. However, there are some factors that do not always depend on a specific sailor.
How to Live After Finishing Your Seafaring? It is Possible to be Successful on the ShoreChanging a profession is a serious step that requires courage and determination. Sometimes it’s difficult to understand yourself: what do I want, how to realize it, maybe I’m wrong and will regret it?
Best Paying Fleet. How Much Do Seafarers Make In 2024?The recent research by the ITF has shown that although the wage scale has increased in 2024, it still fails to keep pace with the living expenses. And that’s very true for ratings who quite often have to seek any work bites while being on shore leave. So how much do seafarers serving in different capacities really make today, and what fleet is the most rewarding?
Distance From Family. Is it Possible to Make up for Lost Events? How to Mitigate the Effect of Absence?Working away from home inevitably impinges on both the one who works - a seafarer, and his family members. The seafarer missed the whole “series” of family events and it is impossible to make up for them post factum.
Personnel Shortage: the Shortage of Officers in the World has Reached a Record High. Who are Ukrainian Crewing Companies Looking for?The shortage of ship officers in the global merchant fleet has reached its highest level in the last 17 years. The global consultancy Drewry reports this. Thus, the shortage is estimated at 9%, while a year ago it was 5%.
Why is an Interview Scary? We Tell you how to Deal With Basic FearsAn interview is a necessary procedure, part of the business process and a source of stress for many people, especially if it is conducted in a foreign language. You can often hear: "I was nervous and talked a lot of nonsense", "I forgot some simple words because of anxiety", etc.
Scammers Never Sleep. Be Careful!Friends, we are getting informed about cases of fraud against seafarers. Therefore, we decided to create a page on which we will write details of fraudulent schemes, names and telephone numbers.
