The Seafarer Shore Leave Guide continues!MANILA — Port of Manila / MICT, Philippines This edition brings you a quick, practical reference for MANILA — Port of Manila / MICT, Philippines, covering everything a seafarer needs to know before heading ashore — including port access, local transport, seafarer support services, useful […]
Read more
Ch 2.7.2 Did the SMS identify clear levels of authority and lines of communication between the Master, ship’s officers, ratings and the company, and were all onboard personnel familiar with these arrangements as they related to their position? Applies to: Oil Tanker | Chemical Tanker | LNG | LPG Potential […]
Read moreDay 15: COLOMBO — Port of Colombo, Sri Lanka The Seafarer Shore Leave Guide continues! This edition brings you a quick, practical reference for Port of Colombo, Sri Lanka, covering everything a seafarer needs to know before heading ashore — including port access, local transport, seafarer support services, useful contacts, […]
Read moreJEBEL ALI (DUBAI) — Jebel Ali Port, DP World The Seafarer Shore Leave Guide continues! This edition brings you a quick, practical reference for TJEBEL ALI (DUBAI) — Jebel Ali Port, DP World, covering everything a seafarer needs to know before heading ashore — including port access, local transport, seafarer […]
Read moreYour money needs a destination. Setting clear financial goals helps turn your income into a plan — whether it’s an emergency fund, a home, your children’s education, retirement, or long-term wealth. Remember: GOAL = WHAT + HOW MUCH + BY WHEN Don’t just say “I want to save more.” Give […]
Read more
The Earth’s planetary wind system is mainly driven by the unequal heating of the Earth’s surface by the Sun. The Sun’s rays are more direct in the tropical regions, so these areas receive greater heating. Towards the poles, the rays reach the surface at a much lower angle and the […]
Read moreThe 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 […]
Read more
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.
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, […]
Read more
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 […]
Read more