Learning hub
Short practical guides for Filipino seafarers. Each lesson includes a video script the Captain can record on a phone when internet allows. Facebook and LinkedIn posts can point here.
How to present your sea service so agencies actually read it
Agencies do not want a wall of text. They want vessel, rank, dates, and type — in that order.
What manning agencies look at first
Rank, vessel type, last sign-off, and whether certificates are still valid. Everything else is later.
Rank progression for deck officers
Time in rank, the right vessel type, and a clean COC path matter more than jumping companies.
STCW certificates: what expires and when to renew
Do not wait until the agency asks. BST, medical, and some endorsements can stop a joining.
Container vessel tips for junior officers
Liner trades run on schedules, bay plans, and lashing. The bridge and the deck must talk.
How Maritime Match salary alerts work
You get flagged when a posted salary is higher than the current package you declared. It is information, not a job offer.
Common PSC deficiencies you should know
Fire, lifeboats, rest hours, and records. Officers who know the usual findings help the ship stay out of trouble.
Contract checklist before you sign
Rank, wage, overtime, allotment, duration, and which POEA/DMW contract applies. Read it before you are at the airport.