STCW – Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping
First drafted in 1978 the STCW (standards of training, certification and watch keeping did not make many changes, and had little impact on the mariners around the world. Making it…
Sailors: The People Out At Sea
Sailors, Mariners, or Seamen are people that navigate or assist in navigation and operations on board water borne vessels. The term sailor could mean professional mariner military personnel or recreational…
Female Marines
Due to the hard nature of being a marine makes some women avoid joining the service. Intensive/ hard training and the realization of living out at sea for months at…
STCW Training For Seafarers
STCW training or Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping Convention refers to a set of regulations or guidelines governing training of seafarers and was first drafted in the year 1978.…
South Tyneside College
Author: Ricky The South Tyneside College, formerly known as the Marine and Technical College, is located in South Tyneside in North East England and has its main sites in the…
Basic First Aid Training
Author: Capt. Srivastava (Marine Master) It might appear surprising as to why basic first aid training is relevant to the marine profession. As you would understand that medical emergencies can…