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Government of India must review seatime as 1/3rd instead of Zero for Cadets on Offshore Vessels 499 grt: Request from Capt Prashar Jul 24 I wrote to DG Shipping, if you support, pls share and write to DG Shipping. Owners asked me to place Deck Cadet on Offshore vessel. 499 grt, sailing in FG , Indian Waters. His seatime is zero. I feel it's Bad rule and should be removed. Kindly consider this as voice for Offshore Ship Cadets NT exam Cir 01/2010, Offshore Vessels less than 500 grt states ZERO Seatime for Cadets. Surprisingly Shipping Development Cir 1/2013 says trainees be placed. Pls review as it Helps employment and exam time for Cadets. Pls consider 1/3rd seatime. Capt Sanjay Prashar

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STCW Direct course of the day from Ocean Technologies Group including an exclusive 10% discount code [STCW] High Voltage (Operational level) Training Course - ONLINE In order to safeguard workers and other people on board, special STCW requirements for training are needed when working with high voltage. With the increasing number of these types of systems on ships, the consequences of small mistakes are even more present than before. The majority of courses offered on High Voltage are land-based courses. The objective is to give seafarers an opportunity to take High Voltage training onboard or in a controlled environment. The main aim of the course is to give the essential education and training in high voltage to meet the Knowledge, Understanding and Proficiency (KUP) requirements set out in the specific part of Table A-III/1. On completion of this course, you will receive a Certificate of Training from Ocean Technologies Group, powered by Marlins, Seagull and Videotel For more info click the link on the comment section

STCW Direct course of the day from Ocean Technologies Group including an exclusive 10% discount code [STCW] High Voltage (Operational level) Training Course - ONLINE In order to safeguard workers and other people on board, special STCW requirements for training are needed when working with high voltage. With the increasing number of these types of systems on ships, the consequences of small mistakes are even more present than before. The majority of courses offered on High Voltage are land-based courses. The objective is to give seafarers an opportunity to take High Voltage training onboard or in a controlled environment. The main aim of the course is to give the essential education and training in high voltage to meet the Knowledge, Understanding and Proficiency (KUP) requirements set out in the specific part of Table A-III/1. On completion of this course, you will receive a Certificate of Training from Ocean Technologies Group, powered by Marlins, Seagull and Videotel For more info click the link on the comment section

Here's a blast from the past - my 1995 Asst Engineers Record Book from 1995 my first ship - Eagle Orion back when AET was an NOL company. This was issued by the National Maritime Board Singapore approved by the Marine Department - precursors of the current Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA). As I look at it with fond memories now I remember the challenges around the exercises, but am deeply grateful as the training I received has stayed with me over the years. As we now think about reviewing the International Maritime Organization STCW convention and what mandatory training of the future for seafarers should entail, this book is a great reminder of how crucial relevant training for the future Maritime workforce is. We are in an industry that is undergoing massive transformation, and our underlying education and training systems must reflect this.

When I started as a deck cadet in 2009, the average salary for a Master on a dry cargo fleet was around $8,500 per month. Fast forward to today, and the average salary has only risen to about $9,500—a mere 12% increase over 15 years. What’s even more troubling is that salaries for junior officers have stagnated or even decreased. My salary from a decade ago was higher than what many newcomers are earning now. I know a lot of young and smart professionals who simply escaped the industry and found a place where terrorists with rockets will not try to shoot them for a double basic bonus. Yet, we frequently see news on LinkedIn about maritime incidents and at the same time warnings about the shortage of senior officers. Hmm, why is it happening? Maybe because of a lack of checklists or video training? 

Nakul Malhotra rightly says how crucial relevant training for the future (and present) workforce is, couldn’t agree more! Glad to see that tools and subjects are rapidly developing mirroring these needs. Important to say that this must be a participation event for the stakeholders and there must also be realisation that this will come with a cost which is an investment in safety and the future. Hence it is equally important to develop true incentive systems to retain good people and not have them work in a highly commoditiced environment. My training partner: Ocean Technologies Group

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE JOINING A SHIP(DECK EDITION) Going onboard as a first time cadet is a mixture of feelings There is excitement because you will be on a ship where you get to visit foreign countries, eat foreign foods, worry about no bills and still earn in dollars whiles nervousness creeps in because you do not know what to expect, how your superiors will be, or just the thought of not performing well Truth is, first impressions counts You will be put to tests where they determine if you have pre-existing knowledge about anything sailing Also, your performance during this tests will help determine if you’re willing to learn or not Here are the areas to look at 1. The collision regulations (the ColReg) Know the various parts, numbers of rules and the rules and the annexes 2. Ship stability Know your trim, ship equilibrium and the basic calculations 3. The Signal Flags Know the intercodes, their meanings and the color for the various flags 4. The basics of navigation such as position fixing, bearings, compass errors, deviation and variation 5. Life Saving Appliances(LSA) and Fire Fighting Equipments(FFE) 6. SOLAS requirements on LSAs and FFEs Bonus tips: Know something about all the bridge equipments and take your ship familiarization process serious Remember, your first time will always suck You’ll make mistakes but do not let it bring your spirit down You’re there to learn and get better not to impress anyone Stay humble and focused! #lifeofseafarers #sealife #anythingmaritime #seafarers #womeninmaritime #dailymotivations #cadetslifeonboard Photocredit: Wikimedia foundation

STCW Direct course of the day from Ocean Technologies Group including an exclusive 10% discount code [STCW] High Voltage (Operational level) Training Course - ONLINE In order to safeguard workers and other people on board, special STCW requirements for training are needed when working with high voltage. With the increasing number of these types of systems on ships, the consequences of small mistakes are even more present than before. The majority of courses offered on High Voltage are land-based courses. The objective is to give seafarers an opportunity to take High Voltage training onboard or in a controlled environment. The main aim of the course is to give the essential education and training in high voltage to meet the Knowledge, Understanding and Proficiency (KUP) requirements set out in the specific part of Table A-III/1. On completion of this course, you will receive a Certificate of Training from Ocean Technologies Group, powered by Marlins, Seagull and Videotel For more info click the link on the comment section