Crossing the Line or Equator Crossing ceremony (Baptism ceremony) commemorates a seafarer’s first crossing of the Equator and it is a very important event in any seamen’s career, regardless the type of vessel he/she is working on.Seafarers – especially when they are far from their homes and families -are full of superstitions and the need to […]
2016 is the last year of the transition from STCW 95 to STCW 2010 amendments. For sailors and employers this is quite crucial. STCW 2010 Courses and Implementation In 2010, IMO added new rules and regulation under STCW, to make training of seafarers better and as per the latest trends. And they decided to give a window period of 6-7 […]
Get to know the facts about the merger of COSCO and China Shipping Line Merger. These two big shipping companies will get merged by end of march this year.One of the top news in the maritime sector is this, the merger of two shipping giants COSCO and China Shipping. So, what is happening out there? Let’s see what interesting […]
