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The term “bunkering” refers to the taking on board of fuel oil or transferring of fuel oil from vessel to vessel. To ensure that the procedure is correctly and safely carried out there are certain measures that need to be followed as fuel oil is a flammable liquid and can be highly explosive under the correct conditions in...
Taking Over a Watch The relieving watch keeper should start at least 15 minutes before the start of watch. Start from outside the accommodation and check the following before entering engine room: • Cargo Gear • Funnel • Steering Gear • Mooring winches Deck Machinery • Check Mooring winches and windlass: • Oil Levels • Amperage • Any...
Taking Over a Watch The relieving watch keeper should come 15 minutes before the start of watch. He should enter the engine room via the staircase, entering at the highest point, taking a brief ‘round’ or ‘walk – through’ of the engine room before the start of the watch. This walk-through the engine room is important, as one...
The MARINA enforces strict rules for personal appearance. All seafarers with appointment schedules, must appear physically at the MARINA on the specified date and time for image capturing. 1.Visit http://marinaappointment.com/. Select the type of document (SIRB,COP or Licensure) to be applied for and choose an appointment DATE and TIME. 2. Fill out online application form completely, download and print the...
Usually, an engineer officer in charge, with perhaps a junior engineer assisting and one or more ratings, will form the watch. Each member of the watch should be familiar with his duties and responsibilities, the safety and survival equipment in the machinery space. This would include a knowledge of the fire fighting equipment with respect to location and...
Credit to the Owner: This article is written by Rebecca Shinners and originally published by Woman’s Day When you board a cruise ship, you’re instantly greeted by the smiling faces of employees from different countries across the globe. From restaurant waiters to performers, their job is to make your vacation as fun as possible. Of course, it’s hard not...
Being a seaman/seafarer is a very exciting job because it can entirely change your lifestyle, you will become an ambassador of our country at the same time you will work overseas together with different nationalities. You can travel all over the world for the rest of your contract and can earn ranging from 1,200$ US - 15,000$ US...
Hey, guys today I will share with you the procedures and requirements to become an MAAP Scholar. As we know MAAP is a very well known maritime institution here in our country. For the past years, since it was established MAAP became a very competitive school. This school was equipped with state of the art facilities such as Bridge...
If you are planning to travel abroad or to roam the whole world for free seafaring career is one that suits you. The Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific (What is MAAP?) is offering a scholarship grant for those students who are qualified to their requirements. MAAP is designed to be a world-class maritime academy that is equipped...
Hello, everyone, I would like to give some information all about the leading maritime institution here in the Philippines which is known as the Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific or MAAP. The Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific (MAAP) was established on January 4, 1998, founded by Capt. Gregorio S. Oca also was known as...
