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There has always been some comparison between the US Marine and the Royal Marine. Questions like "what is the difference between the US and Royal Marine"? And "which of the Marines, between the US and Royal Marine is greater"?
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Today's article is for the Merchant navy applicants and those aspiring to join but is unsure what to expect. At the end of this article, those in the above mention categories would have a clue of what to expect. Do not expect the interview to be simple, but then again, it
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Technology has made life easier for seafarers and the shipping industry at large. Through smartphones or tabs, necessary and useful mobile apps for seafarers can be downloaded. We are in a digital era, the world has significantly improved in the area of technology, and this time the shipping industry is
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All lines on board, we were set to sail,The weather told us of a predicted gale,Wind force eight, wave height eighteen,Swell north/north-easterly or somewhere in between. Ballast tanks topped up, no cargo at all.We had to clear the port roads, before nightfall.All lashed on deck, even her stockless anchorAs she RFA*,
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This is one of the tops frequently asked questions amongst other questions concerning the merchant Navy. We decided to write an article on this particular question, to clear the wrong notion of people about the merchant Navy. Firstly, to address the question of merchant Navy officers not being rich enough, generalizing
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GMDSS GOC RENEWAL PROCESS GMDSS global maritime distress and safety system. after clearing this exam we will get GOC (green book ).which is required for all the navigators for operating all GMDSS equipment on board. this certificate is issued by the MOC (ministry of communication ) and the validity of the
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Performance Standards for Ship Voyage Data Recorders (VDRs) 1 PURPOSE The purpose of a voyage data recorder (VDR) is to maintain a store, in a secure and retrievable form, of information concerning the position, movement, physical status, command, and control of a vessel over the period leading up to and following an incident having
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As I watch the sunset dwindling into the evening sky,I thought of the last time we split and I kissed you good-bye. As I watched the rays split, right through the silver cloud,I think of the present as we are apart and I silently cry aloud. As I watch the dolphins play
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Who earns more between a merchant navy officer and a commercial pilot? Whose job is more relevant between a merchant navy officer and a commercial pilot? Whose job is more stressful between a merchant navy officer and a commercial pilot? Different people are always asking these and many more related questions for different
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The question of onshore earnings for merchant navy officers is a general and important question. It should be placed under consideration by all seafarers and intending seafarers. Recently I have been getting a lot of emails from my subscriber on How Will a Merchant navy officer Earn When Not At
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