Seafaring is a civilian occupation which imposes on seafarers particular demands not found in land-based jobs. Seafarers are often required to spend both their working
Forgotten by a country, adopted by an individual and converted into a de facto country – that’s the story of the formation of the smallest
The merchant navy (merchant marine) isn’t exactly a very common or popular profession. There are many people around the world who are either not aware
Working at sea can be a dream turned into reality for any person who has harboured even slight love for the sea. However, at the
Seafarers perform an admirable service to the people by helping move different types of ships and a variety of cargo from one port to the
Contrary to what the cynics say, distance is not for the fearful; it’s for the bold. It’s for those who are willing to spend a
At some point or the other, we all have come across cranky, bitter and insanely pesky colleagues and subordinates onboard ships. More often than not,
The rank of a Master Mariner is the pinnacle of achievement in the merchant navy. Years of training, hard work, rigorous examinations, experience at sea
Hectic work schedules and stress make seafarers a part of the ‘unhealthy’ population, which is on the rise. Of course if staying fit and being
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