Since we seafarers are entitled to NRI status, we should be aware of the financial liberties and limitations that we have as a NRI, what our law allow us and what is illegal, this information can also be used to make wise investment decisions. Let’s have a look at frequently asked questions and their answers in very plain and easy […]
A piece of information that deals in what can be very basic things that are very essential for you, that if forgotten can make your life uneasy on Ship. Let’s see Things You Should not Forget While Joining Ship. Preparing for joining ship is more or less close to preparing for a long world tour, and mariners are blessed […]
Get to know about the names of the shipping companies that are offering internet facilities on their ship for the crew. Internet is not a luxury anymore; it is a necessity just like food etc. With internet reaching every part of the globe, shipping industry is also untouched by this revolution. A sailor knows the true importance of being connected […]
Get to know about the famous Calling and Messaging Apps that will be useful for the seafarers when they are calling to their families and friends. We have chosen the best out there for our seafarers. Internet has touched the shipping industry very well. And now, the means of communications are better as compared to what we […]
For many people working on a cruise ship is a dream. You can travel around the world, meet interesting people, and improve your language skills. When you sit at home, the work on a cruise ship seems like a fairy-tale, but in reality, not everything is so perfect. First difficulties as working on a Cruise […]
MLC or Maritime Labor Convention is already effective. MLC sets standards for the seafarers regarding their onboard living conditions, wages, food etc. In this article we will discuss about the recent regulations regarding the accommodations for the seafarers, when they are onboard. To simplify the understanding, we will try to keep it as simple as possible. Maritime Labor Convention Regulations Accommodation Regulations […]
There is no field today where women have shown no value. To great success, women have shouldered all kinds of responsibilities. Women’s entrance into the maritime trade is a small but growing trend. As maritime traffic is the world of a man conventionally, many women are afraid to take it as a profession. I think, […]
This is the video of fight between security forces and Somali pirates. For more interesting videos, please go through here you tube channel here: You tube channel Piracy is among the serious challenges that shipping industry have faced in the past and still facing. Lot of efforts have been taken to reduce it, but local […]
Philippines, which is a nation composed by group of several islands, is the hub for maritime workforce. A small country in the world, but the largest provider of maritime professionals all across the world. It is said that from every house in Philippines, there is a sailor always. So we thought of writing an article […]
My research work in the under grad program was on the eco friendly hotels, that’s what they were called way back in 1997. Early 21st century gave a great nomenclature to the environmentally sensitive hotels calling them Ecotels. I have studied various ecotels across India learning about the concept, procedures and practices. That sensitization in […]