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Several seafarers who have just completed their studies and training are experiencing a misfortune! The time when they should be reaping the benefits from what they have worked tirelessly for, they are being plagued by a virus that is basically putting the world on pause, the coronavirus, Covid-19. Some seafarers family have spent their life
Have you ever had some moments where you randomly think about odd stuff then wonder to yourself if you are the only human being who thinks that way? I mean, we all at some point of our life have sat and pondered on the weirdest things ever! Just admit it; I just did! Let me
A large percentage of international trade is done using sea as the mode of transport. This mode is use to carry larger volume of cargo at relatively low rate. Though is it cheaper that other modes of transport, it begs the question, is it safer? Cargo shipped by sea is expose to the extreme of
Last year, 2020 has been a year of chaos, changes and uncertainty. Many countries are experiencing an economic hardship, as they try to adjust to the coronavirus (Covid-19), that seem to not be leaving anytime soon. People and organizations are forced to continue with life, and proceed with the daily operations to build back the
Human beings are one of the most common vectors of infectious diseases, who accelerate the spread through worldwide travel. For this reason, many diseases are easily spread from a localized region to several countries around the world. Have you ever stopped to evaluate the rationale behind the governments of different countries decision to refuse vessels
Tired of your country and want to explore the world? Well look no further, all you need to do is secretly hide on a vessel and live the life you have always envisioned to…go be a stowaway. Just before you decide to be one, a stowaway is a person who illegally hides him/herself in a
Since the introduction of the fourth industrial revolution, technologies have improved drastically, and have altered the way we work and perform certain functions. Today, technology has transformed the maritime shipping industry positively. In an industry that is ever-changing and competitive, modern digital technologies provide the opportunity for vessels to operate at a faster pace and
Pursuing a career in a Maritime-related field is more than just education, it is more like a hobby or a lifestyle. The traditional career choices make it difficult for one to gain employment, and is increasing the size of brain drain within several countries. While is it completely necessary to further your studies in an
They say food is the staff of life, but you would only know this is factual if you have been stranded at sea before. And by this, we are not talking about “sea food”. There is a plethora of food options to choose from, as a little of every country’s cuisine is available to fulfil
While life at sea may seem relaxing and therapeutic to some watching from the shores, seafarers and other crew members’ lives are at risk. One has to be mentally strong to overcome the challenges they encounter within the marine industry. Logistics, in the form of transportation within this context is crucial to a country’s economic
Several seafarers who have just completed their studies and training are experiencing a misfortune! The time when they should be reaping the benefits from what they have worked tirelessly for, they are being plagued by a virus that is basically putting the world on pause, the coronavirus, Covid-19. Some seafarers family have spent their life
Have you ever had some moments where you randomly think about odd stuff then wonder to yourself if you are the only human being who thinks that way? I mean, we all at some point of our life have sat and pondered on the weirdest things ever! Just admit it; I just did! Let me
A large percentage of international trade is done using sea as the mode of transport. This mode is use to carry larger volume of cargo at relatively low rate. Though is it cheaper that other modes of transport, it begs the question, is it safer? Cargo shipped by sea is expose to the extreme of
Last year, 2020 has been a year of chaos, changes and uncertainty. Many countries are experiencing an economic hardship, as they try to adjust to the coronavirus (Covid-19), that seem to not be leaving anytime soon. People and organizations are forced to continue with life, and proceed with the daily operations to build back the
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