The Seafarer Shore Leave Guide continues! This edition brings you a quick, practical reference for Chennai Port, Tamil Nadu, covering everything a seafarer needs to know before heading ashore — including port access, local transport, seafarer support services, useful contacts, nearby attractions, airport options, accommodation, and essential shore-leave tips. More […]
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Discover this week’s PSC Observation of the Week (PSC FOCUS – WK : 31) featuring real Port State Control inspection findings that highlight common deficiencies identified onboard ships. Learn from actual observations, strengthen onboard compliance, and stay inspection-ready.
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Read moreDay 10: ENNORE (KAMARAJAR PORT) — Tamil Nadu The Seafarer Shore Leave Guide continues! This edition brings you a quick, practical reference for ENNORE (KAMARAJAR PORT) — Tamil Nadu, covering everything a seafarer needs to know before heading ashore — including port access, local transport, seafarer support services, useful contacts, […]
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Ch 2.7.1 — SMS Accessibility & Crew Familiarity Was the relevant content of the SMS manuals easily accessible to all personnel on board in a working language(s) understood by them? Applies to: Oil Tanker | Chemical Tanker | LNG | LPG Potential Ground for Negative Observation (OBS) • The SMS […]
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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 […]
Read moreDAY 9 — SEAFARER SHORE LEAVE GUIDE | TUTICORIN (V.O. CHIDAMBARANAR PORT) — TAMIL NADU, INDIA This edition brings you a quick, practical reference for Tuticorin (V.O. Chidambaranar Port), Tamil Nadu, covering everything a seafarer needs to know before heading ashore — including port access, local transport, seafarer support services, […]
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A serious marine casualty was reported at the Outer Anchorage (OTB) off Kandla, Gujarat, on 11 September 2026, after merchant vessels MV KMAX EMPEROR and MV TRUE MARINER were involved in a collision. The incident triggered an immediate emergency response, with the Indian Coast Guard launching a rescue operation for […]
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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 […]
Read moreTrack Where Your Money Goes A good income is only the beginning. Financial stability also depends on how you manage what comes in and what goes out. INCOME − EXPENSES = SURPLUS / DEFICIT Know what comes in. Track what goes out. Know what remains. Small changes in spending today […]
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