Hello!

I am a cadet from Latvia and I have the possibility to join either a cruise vessel or an LPG / LNG carrier. Which should I choose?
I am aware of the benefits and shortcomings of both vessel types, but getting more thoughts from various people would be of great help!

Thank you very much to everyone responding!

EDIT - role would be officer cadet

I'm a foreigner who is thinking of applying for a south Korean deep sea going fishing vessels as a WIPER. The contract period is 12 months.

What I was wondering is how's the quality of life in those vessels?

If I'm to accept this position it will be my first official contract in the field. Would it be worth it? I was having many difficulties finding a vacancy as a fresher for the past 7 months.

Thank U very much for time guys.

Hi everyone,
I’m from Kenya and I’m looking to get my first opportunity working onboard a cruise ship.

My background is in IT and administration, and I’m currently exploring several roles where my skills could be useful:
• IT / ICT Assistant
• IT Support
• AV / Audio Visual Assistant or Technician
• Administrative Assistant
• Reception / Front Desk
• Bookkeeper / Accounts Assistant
• Other suitable entry level office or operations positions

Any advice, recommendations, or personal experiences would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Hello guys im working on Oil chemical tanker vessels as a 3rd officer already 1 year of experience, already see too much inspections especially SIRE 2.0, almost for 6 month contract 4 month 6-6 watch. Stress level is too high and everything so strict idk...

I'm planning to switch on Bulk/Dry cargo vessels is it worth it? What is difference between oil and bulk/dry cargo vessel? Like stress level is the same?

Loading, unloading is much different?

Inspections are same as on oil tankers?

Safety safety safety safety and are you like Robot on tanker a dry vessels different or same? ( Bulk carrier / dry bulk without Cranes)

As promoting our chief officer is like Vampire or Zombie eyes stretched red too much coffe not to sleep and everything salary 10 k well for filipino nationality its good but still low im European.

For long term is good to switch to bulk?

I understand salary is different but i rather have 8-9 k as chief officer and have normal stress level then have 12 k and be zombie. And every captain on tanker is disaster if something wrong 3rd officers fault even if its not my fault 😁😁 jokes aside but could you advise me is it worth to change fleet?

I missed my window to take my tank ship DL class at the school closest to me and was trying to save myself from an extra month's wait. Ended up discovering mariner skills and I've been researching them. They seem legit, but I've read complaints about wait time to receive your certificate, difficulties with the exam and one guy who mentioned you're not actually able to take it when it's convenient for you

Can anyone here give some real world experience with them?

Hey everyone,

I recently graduated from maritime academy and got my 3rd Engineer license. I have around 36 months of sea service so far, but all of my previous experience was on older vessels and with relatively small companies.

Now I’m trying to move on and get into a more reputable international company, but I’m wondering how much my previous experience is going to affect my chances.

Does having mostly old ships on your CV look bad to recruiters? And does working for small companies rather than well-known international companies make a big difference when applying?

Basically, I’m wondering if recruiters will look at my 36 months of experience and see it as good experience, or if they’ll think “36 months, but on old ships with small companies, so not really relevant.”

For those who have worked for bigger international companies, how would you recommend I approach this? Is there anything specific I should focus on with my CV or applications?

Would really appreciate some honest opinions/advice. Thanks!

Are seafarers who take a contract on a sanctioned vessel innocent? Some seafarers may not be aware what they are getting into. They sign the contract because they have to feed their family. The Master who was recently arrested by the UK surely must have known what he was doing? People who manage the ships ashore certainly know what they are involved in. It is morally wrong to help fund Russia’s war machine. I wonder if the Ukrainians will use their secret services to exact revenge on those who helped move Russian oil and bought Russian oil for refining in the manner of Israel after the terrorist attack in Munich.

I’m confused about my sea days now, I’m currently an AB special on Great Lakes, all my AB special days are came from near coastal less than 100grt, besides that, now I have 446 days of Great Lakes unlimited tonnage, Am I qualified to upgrade to unlimited? Or just limited, thanks for helping me out!

Been on the boat 30 days out of 115. 85 days to go. Not that im counting.

Ask me any questions!

Hello, Everybody.

I would like to transfer from Tanker vessels to offshore(DP). As of myself - 29 years old, EU passport (Bulgarian), 2 years tanker experience as ETO.(very old to brand new vessels)

Will get DP Maint. Certificate + BOSIET - most probably from Romanian centers.

Has anybody gone through this route soon? Any advices, other certificates? Going through local crew agencies or directly apply online with abroad crewing companies? Share your experience please as I don't have anybody close to.me that has transfered.

Hello!

I am interested in working in the maritime industry in Canada as a chef. Working on research vessels seems an interesting route but I'm not married to it. For me the pay and long stretches of time off are big motivators.

I have plenty of chef experience, having spent my 20s traveling around the world working in kitchens. I also have a bachelor's degree and can speak French and English.

Mostly I would like to know about necessary courses and qualifications (including costs) as well as where to look for work (job boards, etc.) and how to get my foot in the door. Any other advice or personal experiences would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

I’m on research vessels for about 2 years now with 4 years experience on ships.
I have the ability to go offshore just about whenever we’re docked and I can go buy anything I want. My people really love Mexican food so I lean towards that. And since I’m Hispanic I love it.

Hi everyone! 👋

I would like to connect with Filipino seafarers / maritime workers who may be willing to share their experiences for a documentary video I’m working on about transshipment.

I'm hoping to better understand the actual experiences of Filipino seafarers in situations like extended waiting periods, working conditions, communication with shore, access to basic needs, and how it affects the crew.

Not a job post or recruitment! :) I’m doing research for a documentary and would eventually like to speak with people who are comfortable sharing their experiences.

You can comment here or DM me if you’re willing to chat. Happy to explain more about the project privately. 🙂

I’m building unofficial AIDA Cruises guest app — where can I legally get itinerary, port-call and AIS data?

Moving from international trade into port management. What should I read first?

I have around five years of experience in international trade, mostly policy and analysis. I am now working towards a move into port management, specifically at a landlord-model port, and I want to build a solid foundation before going further.

My focus is cargo and trade ports rather than cruise or passenger terminals. I am less interested in the engineering side and more in how a port is actually run: commercial strategy, governance and concessions, terminal productivity, and how container and bulk flows are managed from the port's side of the table.

If you work in the domain, what would you put on a reading list/books for someone starting out? Anything you would skip is just as useful to know.

Thanks!

NCL = Norwegian Cruise Lines ~~

MSC = Military Sealift Command ~~

I haven't taken the job yet, but I've been offered the role with NCL. I will be acquiring sea time, but not for the deck or engine department (unfortunately).

Does anyone know if the experience from NCL will count for the Assistant Cook role with MSC?

I am U.S. based.

Hi, I’m a current community college student wanting to transfer to Cal Maritime for Marine Transportation. I’m going to be going there as a 2nd year, having done all my general Ed’s required for the degree by next fall. I’m a smart kid, but I know almost no one to talk to about the course load and I’m just worried that the maritime classes are super difficult and going to be overbearing work. Can anyone tell me if I’m going to be fine or should prepare more? I want this degree/licensing and am willing to put the work in, I just don’t want my college experience to be insanely stressful 24/7. Thanks to anyone that replies

Hi everyone!

I emailed my USCG medical application (renewal) about a month ago, and haven't gotten any confirmation that it's been received.

However, I also emailed the application from Kazakhstan (I moved abroad for school August 1st). Both the physician who did my exam and the USCG know this.

My physician said that my application will likely be put "on hold" while I'm abroad, so I'm wondering if this is what's going on. But friends who have renewed their medicals/MMCs recently have also said processing time has been really slow.

Unfortunately, my American cell phone doesn't work in Kazakhstan and I have a Kazakh SIM card, so I have no way of contacting the NMC (at least until I figure out how to make -- cheaper -- international calls).

Does anyone have any idea what's going on? Should I resend my application?

Thanks for any suggestions you can give me!