Enhancing Seafarer's Family welfare

True to its commitment to improve the social services for the Seafarer's families, the company just concluded the Financial Management Seminar in Manila. Hopefully, it gives them insights on how to manage well their husbands earnings while on board and to uplift the family's financial status as a whole. Empowering families is one way of creating better communities.

A Seafarer Wife's Prayer

Almighty Father, please take care of him while he's away,
For I know, if there's  another way, he would  love to stay.
Guide him always, as he fulfills his mission,
To be successful in his chosen profession.

Ship's Galley Safety Practices

A Good Housekeeping and Sanitation are primordial concerns in this area. Cleanliness must be keep A1 and uncompromising.

At all times, the Catering staff must observe the following Safety Practices at the Galley: 

How To Apply for a Joining wife's Visa to South Africa in PHL

The Seafarer's wives of Maersk Line Officers and Engineers
 are among the privileged few who are allowed to see the 
world free once a year for the Junior Officers and twice a year
 for the Senior Officers. It is a benefit granted to the 
Officers after having served the company for one year.

Top Ten (10) reasons for Loving a Merchant Marine Officer

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  The Merchant Marine  Shipboard Officers have long suffered the dreaded reputation of being womanizers. Generally, they are branded as play boys working with various girls in different ports.
  Although some of these allegations were true based on a stash of anecdotes, but a number of  them today are true-blue romantics. So, why take the risk of loving a Merchant Marine Officer despite the bad reputations? Here are few of the many reasons why they are worth loving:
  1. Has a stable job. 
  Today's merchant marine officers and engineers working overseas are well paid for the job they do especially when they become Sr Officers onboard vessels plying a worldwide trade, be it on board a tanker (oil or chemical), gas carrier who takes home more of the bacon, or with the car, containers or bulk carriers. They can support well enough the needs of a family, making them excellent providers. All good men are great providers, and they are. Your family's futures are well secured with them. Therefore, ladies they are a good catch! :)
  2.  Possess a strength in character.
  Men with good attitude can work under pressure, but only men with guts can work under pressure on board a vessel in the middle of the ocean under extreme weather conditions.
  3. Endurance is the name of the game for them. Seafaring is always subject to unforeseen dangers—crazy weather, changing tide, pirate attacks, etc. It is definitely not the job for men with weak hearts. Only the bold, the mighty and the brave can sail into the big oceans and endure these dangers.
  4. They are health buffs.
  They may not be drop-dead gorgeous as Brad Pitt, but they sure are fit. Thanks to their rigorous maritime training that involves the hardening of muscles, hearts and minds and medical exams before signing on.
  5. Lead simple lives.
  They only have modest needs, easy to please, and are happy with simple things.
  6. Are enjoyable dates.
  Their profession enables them to circumnavigate the globe for free. Having been to different places all over the world, they have tons of stories to tell about their travels and experiences. Their pleasant sense of humor made dates worthwhile, definitely no dull moments, only good laughs!
  7. Have Desirable traits
  They are caring and understanding.
  Because of the length of time that they are away from their love ones, they are always trying to make up for the lost time whenever the come home, forgetting the rank they hold onboard the ship.
  8. They are patient, flexible and kind.
  If they are quitters, they would not last a month on board. They can apply the same patience and perseverance in keeping a relationship.

  9. They have a way with words.

  They may not be a poet, but they are persuasive enough to make you believe that there‘s no other girl in their life but you.
  10. They are keepers.
  Once you have captured their heart, you can be sure that you‘ll be the only girl they will look forward to going home to and spending the rest of their lives with.
  

  So ladies, don't be influenced by some negative perceptions. Don't be afraid to fall in love with them, it's the only way to discover the beauty and joy in loving the great men of the seas! ^_^

What Makes a Good Seafarer?

The Seafarer is the human dimension in the shipping industry, his contribution to the safe and efficient operations of the ship, and the  protection  of marine environment is vital. Thus, he should be equipped with the necessary technical, physical, and emotional capabilities to face the challenges of the job on board ships.  If you plan a career at sea, examine yourself first, if you possess the following essentials to be a good one:

Top 24 Ways to Become a Better Sr. Officer on board ships

Being a Sr. Officer on board ships requires not only excellent technical  competencies but also adept leadership and management skills. The management of human resources on board the vessel, often poses a never ending challenge to the Sr. Officers whether on deck or in engine. Here are some insights  on how to become a better one:

1. Improve your Skills

In order to be a better one, you need to equip yourself with appropriate skills. If you do not have supervisory experience, you may want to attend management seminars and other training programs that will help you become an effective manager, supervisor or boss.

2. Study the Company’s Vision and Mission

You do not want to end up scratching your head when some new employee asks you about the company’s background, mission and vision. If you want to contribute to the achievement of that vision and mission, you have to know them first.

3. Educate Your Crew about Company Policies and Goals

You should also remember to know the goals and policies of your organization. Once you have learned these things, impart them to your subordinates so that they will be on the same page as you.