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

24/10/2026

Blog Series · 5 parts

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

28/09/2026

Blog Series · 5 parts

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

27/09/2026

Blog Series · 14 parts

The International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREG 1972), explained part by part in plain language.

27/09/2026

Blog Series · 8 parts

IMO Standard Marine Communication Phrases: radio, orders and port communication, with plain-English meanings.

21/09/2026

Certificates & Training

Alarms and automation help, but good rounds and clear handovers keep the plant running.

20/09/2026

Certificates & Training

Mooring is one of the most dangerous routine jobs on deck. Know where to stand.

20/09/2026

Certificates & Training

A drill is not paperwork. It is the rehearsal for the worst day at sea.

20/09/2026

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