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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 de
How to Live After Finishing Your Seafaring? It is Possible to be Successful on the Shore.Changing 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 diffe
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%. This is in line with BIMCO's forecasts and the International Chamber of Sh
Why is an Interview Scary? We Tell you how to Deal With Basic Fears.An 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.
How to Protect Yourself While Looking for a JobYou are looking for a job and dreaming of a successful career at sea. It is clear that you are looking for the most attractive option. This is on your aspirations and desires that scammers seek to make money. Lately, scammers have been writing to seafarers through social networks or messengers, offe
CONFLICTS. Why Do They Happen and What Can They Teach Me?Each of us has once faced, been a participant, onlooker or instigator of conflict. What actually happens when emotions overshadow common sense, and it is almost impossible to manage a process that was completely manageable just a second ago?
For Cadets. Preparing for a Job Interview in English.The spoken language requirements for a cadet are usually much higher than, for example, for an ordinary seaman or motorman. Despite the fact that you have the same work document and their salary is higher. The thing is that the company considers cadets as potential officers for its ships.
Customs Peculiarities of EgyptWe continue the series of posts about the rules of crossing the borders of different states. The last post was about South Korea. You can find this and all other posts thereabout using the hashtag #ukrcrewing_custom_policies Well, today we will talk about the import and export regulations of Egypt
Customs Peculiarities of South KoreaWhat a seafarer needs to know when crossing the customs border of South Korea. Import and export of goods. There is a “red” and “green” corridor system in Korea. The “green corridor” is designed for individuals who move goods that are exempt from customs duty and
U.S.A. Customs PeculiaritiesWe keep on posting about the rules of crossing the borders of different states. The last post was about Singapore. You can find it and all subsequent posts using the hashtag #ukrcrewing_custom_policies This article will focus on U.S. import and export regulations. U.S. Customs operates under its
Customs Peculiarities of the State of SingaporeDue to the specifics of work, seafarers often have to cross the borders of different countries to sign on or off from a vessel. We have prepared for you an informational post about the peculiarities of Singapore’s import and export procedures. Laws and violations of the law are taken ver
Vacant Position of Senior Fleet Personnel Manager at Uniteam Marine LimitedOn behalf of Uniteam Marine Limited, we are looking for a Senior Fleet Personnel Manager to be based at our office in Odesa, Ukraine.
Maritime Medical Examination in Georgia Without a Queue. Special Conditions for Seafarers from Ukraine, Russia and Belarus.25 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.
English for Seafarers – Secrets of Rapid Language Learning.Seafarers who want to improve their English proficiency inevitably face a number of pressing questions: Does the speed of language learning depend on the teaching method? How long do you need to be able to speak English? Is there an English language for masters and cooks, engineers and seamen, or
Communication on the Voyage in Numbers: How Much do Seafarers Spend on the Internet and How to Reduce Costs?The Crewing Guide made a study among seafarers in its groups on social networks and it turned out that most of them use satellite Internet on board. Is it necessary to “go on” on an Internet diet when you are on the voyage or are there any other ways to use the Internet reasonably and st
Information, Manning and Employing of Seafarers - All Now is Available for Crewing Companies in One ServiceA new web application for crewing companies! The developers offer a service that allows to manage and control ships crews, make schedules, plan the depature and loading as well as to have access to all key data and reports both on board and on shore.