Are you ready to set sail on a new career adventure? Look no further than Sailor Insight Job Portal! We are thrilled to announce the launch of our state-of-the-art platform designed to connect job seekers with their dream opportunities. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting your career, Sailor Insight is here to guide you toward success. Smooth Sailing with Sailor Insight At Sailor Insight, we understand the challenges job seekers face in today’s competitive market. That’s why we’ve built a user-friendly and intuitive platform to streamline the job search process. Our goal is ..read more

Are you ready to set sail on a new career adventure? Look no further than Sailor Insight Job Portal! We are thrilled to announce the launch of our state-of-the-art platform designed to connect job seekers with their dream opportunities. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting your career, Sailor Insight is here to guide you toward success. Smooth Sailing with Sailor Insight At Sailor Insight, we understand the challenges job seekers face in today’s competitive market. That’s why we’ve built a user-friendly and intuitive platform to streamline the job search process. Our goal i ..read more

Greek data firm MarineTraffic has provided some details of the ramifications of the upcoming Indian ban on older ships. New Delhi is readying age restrictions for ships calling at the world’s second most populous nation. Under the new rules no bulk carrier, tanker, or general cargo ship aged 25 or older will be allowed to call at Indian ports. For gas carriers, offshore vessels, and boxships the age limit will be set at 30 years. Locally flagged ships will be deregistered when they hit these new age limits. Furthermore, owners will not be able to locally flag any secondhand acquisitions that ..read more

There are a few basic things that all seafarers should do in order to avoid getting cheated. First, they should be aware of the possibility of getting cheated and be alert for signs that someone may be trying to cheat them. Second, they should never give their personal information to anyone they don’t know and trust. Finally, they should never agree to any financial transaction without first getting all the details in writing. Recommendations for All Seafarers to Avoid getting Cheated by Crewing agents : Beware of Agents: Good Companies do not employ any Agents for the recruitment of the cre ..read more

Mooring Operation:  After clearing our 2nd Mates Exams and getting our COC, when we get a call from our company to join a specific vessel in a specific number of days. We start preparing for our joining. A lot of things cross our mind, a lot of emotions are felt, and we feel happy that finally, that day has arrived for which we have put in so much of our efforts. At the same time, somewhere at the back of our minds, we feel a little scared as this would be the first time we will have responsibilities on our shoulders. We are afraid that the first independent Navigation Watch as the sole i ..read more

The regulations for Emergency Towing Arrangement are as per SOLAS Chapter II-1, Regulation 3.4. amended by MSC 256(84) on 01/JAN/2012 Emergency Towing Arrangement is compulsory for all tankers of 20,000 DWT and above It should be provided at both the forward and an aft end of adequate strength taking into account size & DWT of ship. Emergency Towing Arrangement should be able to work without any power supply and should be accessible to the towing ship without needing to come too close. It should be ready for rapid deployment and at least one of the two should be pre-rigged. Should be of s ..read more

The following article contains the MEO CLASS 4 examination procedure for graduates, who have taken GME entry into merchant navy. GME is a entry done into merchant navy, after completion of BE in mechanical engineering from an AICTE approved college. After completing your onboard training of acquiring, minimum 120 days of propulsion. Canditates should appear for the following courses. PSCRB MEDICAL FIRST AID ENGINE ROOM SIMULATION ADVANCE FIRE FIGHTING. HIGH VOLTAGE The total cost of these courses will amount to around 25k to 30k. These courses are mandatory, in appearing for class 4 part- B ..read more

The basic concept of load lines Load Line  ensure that she cannot be loaded beyond her strength Load Line provide adequate reserve buoyancy Load Line protects the crew. Conditions of Assignment Hull must be adequate structural strength Hull must be water-tight Hull must be adequate freeing arrangements the ship must have adequate stability the ship must have adequate motive power. Assignment of Load lines Conditions of assignment survey Deck line fixed Freeboard computation Assignment of FB/LL LL marking on ship sides Final survey Issued LL Cert. Ships excepted from Load line Conven ..read more

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has adopted the international code for ships operating in polar waters (Polar Code), and related amendments to the international convention for the safety of life at sea (SOLAS) chapter XIV “Safety Measures for ships operating in polar water” to make it mandatory, because it contains both safety and environment-related provisions, the polar code will mandatory under both SOLAS and the international convention for the prevention of pollution from ships (MARPOL) the code entry into force of the SOLAS amendments is 1st January 2017. The Polar Code hig ..read more

Financial Freedom for Seafarers The sea is full of life, adventure, and endless explorations. A seafarer holds more at heart, with duties that very few understand in entirety. Everything eventually takes as much as it gives. Nevertheless, after a voyage with money in the bank, there is something else to think about—a seafarer’s financial planning. What do you do with your money? Consider all factors, including but not limited to your effort, time out at sea, and family. Remember that back home, you will be getting no more good news in your bank account without a sort of financial security. Inv ..read more