Archive
March 2026
Criminalization of Seafarers: Your Rights If You Are Detained
Criminalization of seafarers, the prosecution of individual crew members for incidents that authorities should treat as operational or administrative matters, …
Filipino Seafarer Salary Guide (2026): What OFW Seafarers Earn
Filipino seafarer salary is among the most searched topics in maritime career research, and for good reason. The Philippines is …
Bosun Career Path: Roles, Skills & How to Progress at Sea
Bosun maritime career represents the pinnacle of the unlicensed deck department, a role that combines hands-on seamanship with supervisory responsibility …
Second Engineer Career Path: How to Advance in Marine Engineering
Second engineer career path is one of the most clearly defined progression routes in the maritime industry, and one of …
Seafarer’s Guide to Shore Leave
Shore leave for seafarers is a legal right under international maritime law, and for many crew members it is one …
How to Negotiate a Seafarer Contract
Seafarer contract negotiation is a skill that most maritime professionals never formally develop, yet it can be worth thousands of …
Preparing for Your First Contract at Sea
Preparing for your first ship contract at sea is both exciting and daunting, and the decisions you make in the …
Seafarer Mental Health: Resources and Tips
Seafarer mental health is one of the most under-discussed challenges in the maritime industry. Life at sea is rewarding in …
Seafarer Tax Guide: What You Pay and Where
Seafarer tax exemption rules are among the most misunderstood financial topics in the maritime industry, and getting them wrong can …
MARPOL Regulations: A Seafarer’s Quick Reference
MARPOL regulations set the global standard for preventing pollution from ships, and every seafarer operating in international waters must understand …
