I met a ship’s Master today who, along with his crew, had been on board for between 6 – 12 months. None of them had any idea of when they’d be able to travel home. They sit out there at sea, completely isolated with the only face to face interaction being from a pilot either […]
Nautical engineering is a vital field of study in the Philippines due to its strategic location as an archipelago with over 7,000 islands, rich marine resources, and a strong maritime tradition. Nautical engineering programs in the country aim to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to design, build, and maintain ships and other […]
A noble sailor once asked me how was the life for me on ship? And in reply to the same question he said “Well, being here has its own charm but it has its own disadvantages as well, I am a father of three and that’s mine!!!” This made me think that just like the […]
