Seaman’s Book: 3 Mistakes That Can Get You Turned Away
If you’re planning to apply in Warsaw, save this post to avoid wasting time and stress. Important: The document must be officially issued or renewed. Please note:👉 You must be listed as the payer on the receipt. 📞 Phone lines are overloaded❌ No online appointments📅 Appointments are already open until the end of the year […]
Learn more
K Line Switches to Bio-LNG: Fewer Emissions, More Environmental Protection
Japanese operator K Line has signed a long-term contract to supply biomethane (bio-LNG) for its cargo vessels. The company expects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 60,800 tonnes per year. Bio-LNG is ISCC-EU certified and complies with EU renewable energy directives. ⏺With the switch to bio-LNG, changes to vessel fueling and operation procedures are […]
Learn more
The US is changing its offshore production oversight system.
The Trump administration is launching a reform of offshore oil and gas regulation. 🔺 What’s happening:— two key regulators are being merged: 👉 into a new structure—Marine Minerals Administration 🔻These agencies were separated after the 2010 disaster. An explosion on a drilling platform killed 11 people and caused the largest oil spill in US history.After […]
Learn more
The Bahamas Updates Maritime Regulations
New regulations of the Bahamas Maritime Authority will come into effect on April 1, 2026. These include changes to vessel registration, fees, standards for seafarers, inspections, and incident investigations. This is the first complete revision in 15 years. The laws have been made more flexible, allowing them to be more quickly adjusted to market and […]
Learn more
Without a service record book, you won’t be able to confirm your length of service and won’t be promoted.
Many seafarers underestimate this document and then encounter problems when re-validating their work documents or receiving a new rank. ⚓️ A seafarer’s service record is your primary document confirming your length of service and experience in your position. Without it, it’s impossible to validate your work documents and receive a new rank. ‼️And an important […]
Learn more