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Ranks and Positions on a Ship: Who Does What in the Crew
There is no such thing as a rank in the usual sense on a merchant ship. There is a position...
Officer Salaries on Ships: Master, Chief Officer, Watch Officers, Chief Engineer
Under the standard 2026 ITF agreement, a master earns USD 6,272 a month. On the open job market the range...
Trust but Verify: Top Resources for Finding Vessel Information
A thorough vessel check before signing a contract helps reduce the risk of poor working conditions and unpaid wages. Crewing...
How Long Does a Seafarer's Voyage Last, and What Leave Applies
Time at sea is set by the contract, not by law: the convention does not cap the length of a...
Liability for Breaching a Seafarer’s Contract: Fines, Consequences, and Legal Ways to Disembark
Before joining a voyage, every crew member signs an official agreement with the shipowner. However, not everyone fully understands what...
Age Limits for Seafarers: Starting and Ending a Career
Life at sea has strict rules, and age limits for seafarers are among the most important of them. They often...
Working at Sea: Most In-Demand Seafarer Professions
Technological progress now fully dictates which positions aboard a vessel are most needed. In the 21st century, crew structures have...
Why Was Ukraine's Seafarer Certification Inspection Abolished, and Who Performs Its Functions Now?
The IPDM — Ukraine's Inspection for Training and Certification of Seafarers — may not be long gone, but it is...
What to Pack for a Seafarer's First Voyage
Packing breaks into three layers: documents needed to board, work gear that a shipowner partly issues, and personal items for...