You have experience, but it may not count toward your next rank

You’ve completed the necessary contracts, collected the necessary documents, and are confident you have enough for a promotion. However, upon verification, it may be discovered that some of your experience cannot be used. Why does this happen?🔹 The documents are missing information about watchkeeping.🔹 The experience was earned on a vessel that does not meet […]

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Why can the same experience give different results?

“I worked the same number of months on two different ships. Why is one experience suitable, but the second is not?” is one of the most common questions we hear from seafarers.Many people believe that only the number of months spent at sea is important for confirmation or assignment of a rank. But in practice, […]

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Without this, you won’t become a deck officer.

Many seafarers begin the process of obtaining the rank without understanding what documents and certifications are actually required. To become a deck officer, you will need:✅ Age 18+✅ A valid Ukrainian medical examination for documents✅ Academic diploma✅ Certificates✅ GMDSS diploma or GMDSS CES test results✅ Confirmed practical training of at least 12 months from an […]

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