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A 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.

In 2026, the rules for issuing certificates for work on vessels under the Liberian flag were updated.

Where and how to properly obtain maritime certificates, what requirements are currently in force, and how to complete the process without losing time.

Detailed information can be found on the website of AVANT Training Center or by contacting the training department at +38 (067) 300-83-38.

When people speak about the psychological challenges of working at sea, they usually think of stress, fatigue, sleep disturbances and loneliness. The intimate side of a long voyage is discussed far less often. Yet sexuality is not merely a matter of physiology. It is influenced by a person’s emotional state, their relationship with a partner, prolonged separation and the eventual return home.