Today, June 25, the entire world celebrates the International Day of the Seafarer, following the initiative of the IMO.
The Seamen’s Club Ukraine team sincerely congratulates everyone who is currently on watch, battling storms, counting down the days until the end of their contract, or preparing for their first sea voyage. We wish you a clear horizon, a reliable crew, secure contracts, and, of course, PSC Ready 365 days a year!
We know that the best support for a seafarer isn’t just cards with lifeboats on duty, but real, practical tools that make life on board easier and save your nerves.
That’s why, for this holiday, we’ve prepared a Double Navigation Upgrade for you – completely free. Get it:
🎁 GIFT #1: Exclusive PDF Guide from Captain Artem Panchenko
📘 “Protection from PSC Inspections: TOP 5 Tricky Lifeboat Questions”
About 90% of onboard lifeboat equipment inspections are just a “check-the-box” exercise. Then, a picky PSC inspector finds a tiny item that’s expired or a rusty component—and the vessel is guaranteed to receive a deficiency notice.
This guide is your professional armor for a junior officer. Captain Artem Panchenko has analyzed five tough questions from inspectors, revealed hidden traps, and outlined ironclad counterarguments with references to the requirements of the SOLAS Convention and the LSA Code.
👉 Download the PDF guide to your phone from our website: 🌐 https://seamensclub.com.ua/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/SCU_Guide_3rd_Officer_PSC_Lifeboats.pdf
🤖 GIFT #2: 🚢 Branded AI Lifeboat Inspection Assistant – https://chatgpt.com/g/g-6a3187d85aec81918f2bb366fee54a64-lifeboat-inspection-assistant
We have developed a specialized GPT robot that automates the routine of weekly and monthly inspections of lifeboats. It guides you through a checklist strictly in accordance with 2026 international standards.
What it can do on deck:
✔️ Step-by-step: Conducts weekly/monthly inspections, answering only one question at a time (conveniently answered from the phone by the lifeboat using buttons 1 – Checked, 2 – Defect Found, 3 – N/A).
✔️ Monitors critical defects: immediately alerts if a breakdown is safety-critical and recommends escalation to the Chief or Foreman.
✔️ 📸 Analyzes real photos: You can upload a real photo of a lifeboat component, davit, or defect directly to the chat – the AI will provide a technical assessment of the condition.
✔️ WRITES A REPORT FOR YOU: at the end of the inspection, it issues a ready-made, structured report in impeccable maritime English (PMS-ready summary), which can be copied into your company’s PMS in seconds.
The tool is completely free and available to all navigators.
👉 Launch the AI Lifeboat Inspection Assistant:
🤖 https://chatgpt.com/g/g-6a3187d85aec81918f2bb366fee54a64-lifeboat-inspection-assistant/
(Lifehack: Click on the bot’s name at the top of the chat and select “Keep in sidebar” to keep it handy during your contract).
Navigators, use it, implement it on your vessels, and share it with your crewmates. May this contract go off without a hitch!
Happy holidays!
Sincerely, the Seamen’s Club Ukraine team – your reliable partner on land and at sea 🌊⚓️
Seamen’s Club 🇺🇦