There has been a massive evolution in different vessel designs – back in the day all vessels were created to the same basic template, and no matter what they ended up doing it was a similar pattern. But as cargoes demand different levels of care and attention, the ships which lifted them developed and specialised.
Read MoreCrime is a curse the world over – whether violence or theft, smuggling or fraud – there are very few places untouched by crime and the knock on concerns it brings. For seafarers that can mean the vessel being under threat, but so too on the rare opportunity they have for shore leave, they too can be targeted.
According to new data from maritime charities, the issue of seafarer suicide is becoming ever more important at sea. In fact, there is evidence that mariners taking their own lives is the number one killer at sea.
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...
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 ...
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...
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....
Click the above image to read now, or right click 'save link as' to download and read later. What are seafarers' opinions on SOLAS and safety on board? Crewtoo aims to help seafarers have their vo...
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...
