As per the news statistics that are issued by the International Chamber of Shipping and IMEC, around 150000 seafarers needs a crew change. Which means, they need to sign off and go home, this is surely a very large number. As per the statistics issued by them out these 150000 seafarers, roughly: 40000 are from […]
The Forgotten Legacy of Merchant Marine Piney Point. Nestled on the picturesque shores of the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland lies a piece of American maritime history that has often gone unnoticed by the public eye—the Merchant Marine Piney Point facility. This unassuming location, once a bustling training center for merchant mariners, holds a rich legacy […]
If you are interested in becoming a merchant mariner or renewing your credential, you might want to know more about the USCG National Maritime Center (NMC). In this blog post, I will give you an overview of what the NMC is, what it does, and how it can help you achieve your maritime career goals. […]
