02
March
News
The Sub-Committee IMO approved a circular giving advice related to implementation of the 2010 Manila amendments to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW), clarifying the requirements related to the provision of documentary evidence for port State control officers and other third-party inspection regimes; and clarifying the training requirements for Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS) required under the STCW Convention.
The advice has been issued as STCW.7-Circ.24 on Interim Guidance for Parties, Administrations, port State control authorities, recognized organizations and other relevant parties on the requirements of the STCW Convention, 1978, as amended.
More information: https://docs.imo.org/Category.aspx?cid=193
LAST NEWS
24
December
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2025!
Dear Seafarers! We sincerely congratulate you on the upcoming Christmas and New Year! May your homes be warm and cozy, and your hearts be filled with joy and inspiration. We are grateful for your professionalism, dedication and trust in our company. We wish that the New Year 2025 will bring you new achievements, good health […]
22
December
Sea drones: a toy or the technology of the future
The crew of the average merchant vessel of the year in commercial production in 1860 is about 250 people. In 1880 there were about 140 people. By 1900, when steamships forced out the sailboats, it finally fell to 100 people. The crew of the diesel commercial vessel in the middle of the 20th century is […]
19
December
Interesting: by 2033 the deadweight of the world merchant fleet will be 3 billion tons
For 13 years, the total tonnage of ships has doubled and this is not the limit. In 2006, the global merchant navy reached a billion dwt. To date, the deadweight of the world merchant fleet has passed the mark of two billion. And by 2033, three billion are predicted, but if the growth rate is […]
22
March
PETITION FOR SEAFARERS
Dear seafarers❗️ A petition appeared regarding the possibility of obtaining a seafarer’s passport abroad. The petition was filed by the USU organization today. Lin for signatures: https://petition.kmu.gov.ua/petitions/6082
20
March
IMPRORTANT INFORMATION
‼️Important information for seafarers regarding foreign passports‼️ Dear Ukrainian sailors who are abroad! We remind you that all citizens of Ukraine have the opportunity to renew their foreign and domestic passports at the mobile points of the DP Document Center in Europe (Italy, Spain, Poland, Czech Republic, Germany, Slovakia) and in Istanbul, Turkey! Take care […]
12
January
Interesting: Innovative Vessel Being Built for Hawaiian Marine Research
An innovative research vessel is being built for the University of Hawaii at Manoa and the University of Hawaii Foundation (UHF) on behalf of the Hawai’i Institute of Marine Biology (HIMB) to allow them to access and study marine environments in the Hawaiian Islands. The unique design of the vessel will be fundamental to meeting […]
07
November
IMPORTANT: LOOKING FOR SUPERINDENDENT
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23
October
Technologies that will change the future of shipping
Not long ago, UNCTAD published its traditional annual review of the maritime industry Review of Maritime Transport 2018, which contains in-depth internal analysis of shipping over the past year and a fairly accurate forecast for the next few years. According to experts, the shipping industry shows good results. In 2017, the increase was 4%, and the […]
13
October
Seaspan Forum 2023
Seaspan Officers’ forums are about elevating skills and knowledge, offering a chance to reconnect with familiar faces and colleagues. This year, the forum was held in Constanța, Romania! We eagerly await the presence of Seaspan Seafarers.