The issue of professionalism is one which has long been important in shipping – but how does the concept stack up across different cultures? Are we all singing from the same professional hymn sheet, or are there very different views on what make someone a professional.
Read MoreYou are what you eat, apparently. Which can be very bad news if the food onboard is not up to scratch. What can you do if you are faced with too much fatty fried food? Is there a way to make your trip any healthier?
According to some comments on Crewtoo, it seems seafarers are often unaware of some shoreside career opportunities. While even if seafarers know what is on offer when coming ashore some tend to see careers in shipping law and maritime insurance as out of reach. It seems that poor old seafarers are being forgotten and this is a huge missed opportunity for employers. So what can be done to sharpen the skills and open people to new prospects?
People have always gone to sea for many different reasons – for some there is still a sense of adventure, for others the challenge, while some are in for the money - and pay the cost of being away fro...
Pack it up, pack it in, let me begin…when you are all set to leave the house to head back to sea it can be a real pain. So what are the essential bits and bobs which every seafarer needs....
Whether it's Hollywood, novels, documentaries, or good old fashioned history class, the lives of famous sailors (whether fictional or real) have permeated most parts of popular culture. As a member of...
There has been much made about the effect on Somali pirates that the various navies have made in the Indian Ocean. Another major element in deterring piracy ...
It used to be that being a seafarer was something of immense pride – but is this still the case?
One of the most challenging aspects of life at sea is to somehow keep relationships and friendships alive despite being away so often. Communication via the internet can help those fortunate enough to...
