A hotel department on a passenger ship is a real opportunity to reach an international level.
A passenger ship fleet is more than just the bridge and engine room.The Hotel Department is the largest department on board, where hundreds of specialists launch their careers every year. Modern ships employ: 🟠 Guest Services🟠 Housekeeping Supervisors🟠 Waiters, Bartenders🟠 Chefs of Various Levels🟠 Spa Specialists🟠 Retail Staff🟠 Shore Excursion Staff This is a fully-fledged […]
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Master & Harbor Pilot — Who’s Really in Command of the Ship?
When a pilot comes on board, many people ask: who’s in charge now? Let’s find out 👇 🎓 Master (Captain) — Has full legal authority over the vessel— Has overriding authority according to the requirements of the International Maritime Organization (SOLAS V/34-1)— Responsible for:▪️ Vessel▪️ Crew▪️ Cargo▪️ Environment 👉 The captain’s authority is always retained […]
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Denmark Detains Iranian-Flag Container Ship Due to Registration Concerns
Danish maritime authorities detained the container ship Nora, anchored in the country’s territorial waters, after discovering discrepancies in its registration data. The decision was made pending confirmation of the vessel’s current status from the flag state. 🇰🇲 According to the Danish Maritime Authority, the vessel was previously flagged in the Comoros Islands, but the relevant […]
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A magnitude 7.1 earthquake was recorded off the coast of Malaysia.
It occurred at a depth of 620 km, according to data on the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) website. Who’s on the ground, and what’s the situation?
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Blue Whales & Blue Skies Program: How the Voluntary Vessel Speed Reduction System Works Off the Coast of California
The Blue Whales and Blue Skies (BWBS) initiative has released the results of its 2025 Vessel Speed Reduction (VSR) season, showing increased commercial fleet participation and expansion of environmental management zones. 🗣The program aims to reduce the risk of ship-whale strikes and reduce air pollution in coastal areas of the United States. 📊 From May […]
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