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A separate guide for each rank: duties, responsibilities, navigation and technical tools, career tips.

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Blog Series · 5 parts

Cadet Guide

From finding your first ship to becoming an officer: searching for a cadet berth, preparation, the first week on board, the training record book and common mistakes. 5 parts.

05/10/2026

Blog Series · 5 parts

Seafarer Interview Guide

From a maritime job post to the offer: preparation, common questions, technical questions by rank, English and computer tests, video interviews and salary talks. 5 parts.

05/10/2026

Blog Series · 6 parts

Faroys Guide: Maritime Jobs Without Commission

Everything you want to know about Faroys, the non-profit seafarer solidarity platform for maritime jobs and seafarer jobs: a 6-part guide.

01/10/2026

Blog Series · 5 parts

The Green Transition in Shipping

IMO's carbon targets, EEXI/CII, EU rules, new fuels and what they mean for seafarers' daily work and careers: a 5-part series.

28/09/2026

Blog Series · 12 parts

MLC 2006 Guide: Seafarers' Rights

A 12-part series explaining the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC 2006) in plain language, based on the official ILO text.

28/09/2026

Blog Series · 5 parts

Emergency Equipment Onboard

From lifeboats to EPIRBs: the name, purpose and basic use of each emergency device onboard — illustrated, card by card.

28/09/2026

Blog Series · 8 parts

Maritime Myths and Facts

From knots to the Master's authority, from flags to finding work: the most common misunderstandings about life at sea.

27/09/2026

Blog Series · 5 parts

Certificate Guide: What Does Each Document Do?

STCW special certificates grouped by ship type: which document do you need for which ship?

27/09/2026

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Recent Posts

Cadet Guide

Seafarer Interview Guide

Faroys Guide: Maritime Jobs Without Commission

The Green Transition in Shipping

MLC 2006 Guide: Seafarers' Rights

Emergency Equipment Onboard

Maritime Myths and Facts

Certificate Guide: What Does Each Document Do?

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