How to Become a Coast Guard Senior Chief. If you are interested in advancing your career in the U.S. Coast Guard, you may want to consider becoming a senior chief petty officer (SCPO). A senior chief is an E-8 rank in the Coast Guard, which means they have a lot of responsibility and authority. They […]
If you work in the maritime industry, you may have heard of the term DPA, which stands for Designated Person Ashore. It is a key role for the proper implementation of the Safety Management System (SMS) onboard the vessels, as required by the International Safety Management (ISM) Code. The ISM Code is a set of […]
An urgent call from Shipmasters Has the Merchant Shipping industry and its seafarers been forgotten? This open letter is from The International Federation of Shipmasters Associations (IFSMA) To all Governments, Unprecedented times: These are indeed unprecedented times and the maritime industry has been dealt a very serious strategic shock as nations around the world have […]
