Modern shipping is all about change. New vessel shapes, designs, and capabilities are evolving like never before. In our Crewtoo construction series, we look at those technical changes…this time around, everything you ever wanted to know about decks, but were afraid to ask.
Read MoreJack Tar - Jack Tar was a common English term originally used to refer to seamen of the Merchant or Royal Navy. It was mainly used during the times of the British Empire, and “jolly Jacks” would make themselves known in the far flung vestiges of the world.
The U.K. Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) has drawn together the “deadly dozen” people related factors which lead to the most accidents in shipping. So let’s break them down, and learn how to avoid these 12 killer mistakes.
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....
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 ...
One of the more popular pastimes for many seafarers is fishing. It seems no sooner has the anchor grabbed the bottom, then the lines and hooks are thrown over the side and the angling begins. However...
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...
What drives people to succeed? It’s an interesting concept – is it an aggressive pursuit of money and status, or is it more to do with providing for families. We thought it was important to look at wh...
