Filipino Seafarers: Their Role in the Global Merchant Fleet

How Filipino seafarers fit into the world merchant fleet: why ships crew internationally, how manning agencies work, and the rules that shape the job.

What Is STCW? The International Standard for Seafarer Training

STCW explained: what the international seafarer training convention covers, how certificates work, the 2010 Manila amendments and why it matters for crews.

How to Become a Seafarer: Routes for Deck and Engine Careers

How to become a seafarer: the deck and engine officer routes, entry as a rating, STCW training, medical fitness and how careers progress at sea.