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Tanker Endorsement Requirements
You cannot work with cargo on a tanker without a special certificate, commonly known as a tanker endorsement: officers and...
CES Test for Seafarers
CES (Crew Evaluation System) is an online system that tests a seafarer's STCW knowledge and technical proficiency. Shipping companies use...
Seafarer's Medical Certificate
A seafarer's medical certificate is a document without which no one is allowed on board: both the Maritime Labour Convention,...
Medical First Aid on Board Ship
The STCW Convention sets out three levels of medical training: elementary first aid within Basic Safety Training (BST) — for...
Ship's Cook: Duties and Requirements
A ship's cook is a crew member whose main duty is to prepare food for the crew, and in Ukraine...
Survival Craft and Rescue Boats Certificate
A certificate of proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats is issued to ratings who have been assigned to launch...
Who Is an Able Seaman
An able seaman holds a rating position in a ship's deck department. The job covers watchkeeping, mooring and cargo work,...
How Much Do Seafarers Earn in Ukraine
The spread across the fleet runs tenfold. An ordinary seaman (OS) under a standard ITF agreement earns USD 1,483 a...
How to Become a Ship Captain
The path is largely the same for everyone: maritime education, a watchkeeping officer's certificate, sea time on the bridge, and...