DFA Passport: Renewal Process
DFA Passport: New Applications Process
New ApplicationsPlease have all your original documents and IDs photocopied before going to DFA on…
What are the Qualities of an Ideal Wife for a Seafarer?
What makes a woman an ideal wife for a seafarer? Does she only needs to…
When is the Right Time to Quit Your Sea-based Job?
Would you stay forever on your sea-based job? Can you imagine yourself spending most of…
How To Use MarineTraffic.Com
It is important for some people to know the location of their ship in order…
Locate Your Ship To Manage Your Time And Avoid Being Fooled
Monitoring a ship’s location while on land is very valuable especially to those waiting for…
Are Seafarers The Ultimate Womanizers?
When some people learn that you are a seafarer why do they usually assume that…
Motivation For A Newbie Seafarer
Every aspect of life needs a certain motivation to drive you with what you are…
My First Experience As A Seafarer
It was April 2011, my first onboard experience and it was a phenomenal one. On…
The Waiting Game: A Mariner’s Ultimate Foe
A seafarer’s life is an ultimate game itself, it is composed of multiple waiting periods.…
How To Apply For A Seaman’s Book Or SIRB
Anyone aspiring on becoming a seafarer or mariner needs a Seaman’s Identification Record Book or…