This edition brings you a quick and practical reference for Deendayal Port (Kandla) — covering getting ashore, local transport, seafarer support services, useful port contacts, nearby attractions, airport options, and essential shore-leave tips. More ports and practical information for seafarers are coming throughout this series. Follow us for the next […]
Read moreA seafarer works hard at sea, but earning more is only one part of building wealth. The real question is: How much do you actually own after clearing what you owe? In today’s lesson, we learn a simple but powerful financial habit: NET WORTH = WHAT YOU OWN − WHAT […]
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Understanding pressure gradients, isobars, Coriolis force and wind direction is essential for every navigator. A weather chart may show only a few lines and pressure values, but those lines provide valuable information about where the wind will come from, how strong it may be, and how pressure systems influence the […]
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Join the Daily S2S Global Seafarer Job Newsletter Stay updated with the latest shipboard and shore-based vacancies from shipping companies, ship managers, manning agencies, and maritime recruiters worldwide. Whether you are looking for your next contract at sea or planning a move ashore, our daily newsletter helps you stay informed […]
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A major maritime emergency unfolded in the Sea of Marmara off Istanbul, Türkiye, after two Turkish-flagged cargo vessels collided, leaving one vessel believed to have sunk within approximately 11 minutes and all 10 crew members on board missing. The collision occurred at around 03:00 local time (00:00 GMT) on Wednesday, […]
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Awareness brief on RISQ checkpoint 3.1 — navigation instructions & officer familiarity This week’s inspection focus looks at how vessel managers translate navigational safety policy into practical, everyday guidance — and whether officers can actually show they know and use it. Inspectors assess this under checkpoint 3.1: is practical navigational […]
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Join the Daily S2S Global Seafarer Job Newsletter Stay updated with the latest shipboard and shore-based vacancies from shipping companies, ship managers, manning agencies, and maritime recruiters worldwide. Whether you are looking for your next contract at sea or planning a move ashore, our daily newsletter helps you stay informed […]
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Military escalation, attacks on oil tankers and a new “tanker-for-tanker” strategy put commercial shipping at the centre of the U.S.–Iran confrontation. The security situation around the Strait of Hormuz has entered a more dangerous phase after the United States launched a new wave of strikes against Iranian targets, following a […]
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Discover this week’s PSC Observation of the Week (PSC FOCUS – WK : 29) featuring real inspection findings that highlight common deficiencies identified during Port State Control inspections. Learn from actual observations, strengthen onboard compliance, and stay inspection-ready.
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Join the Daily S2S Global Seafarer Job Newsletter Stay updated with the latest shipboard and shore-based vacancies from shipping companies, ship managers, manning agencies, and maritime recruiters worldwide. Whether you are looking for your next contract at sea or planning a move ashore, our daily newsletter helps you stay informed […]
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