Scourge Of Fake & Fraudulent Job Agents In The Shipping Industry

Scourge Of Fake & Fraudulent Job Agents In The Shipping Industry

Every day people fall for fraudulent job agents and become victims of their scams. Such fake job agents/agencies not only disappear and waste a good sum of money of yours but also waste your precious time. Just when you feel that you have landed your dream job and you will have everything you ever desired…

What Is The Difference Between Merchant Navy And Defence Navy?

What Is The Difference Between Merchant Navy And Defence Navy?

The Merchant Navy and the Defence Navy are two of the most lucrative and adventurous fields one can opt for in a career in the marine world. Both of these are marine workforces that involve undergoing rigorous training, staying at sea for several months a year and both of them offer fairly handsome pay. There…

How To Find Out If A Shipping Company Is Genuine And Worth Working For?

How To Find Out If A Shipping Company Is Genuine And Worth Working For?

A seafarer has to be very cautious before applying for or taking up any job offer.  It is very crucial to find if the shipping company is genuine and worth working for. The Internet has made it convenient for people to find their desired jobs with the ease of sitting at home. It has taken…

How To Appear For Merchant Navy Competency Examination Abroad (UK)?

How To Appear For Merchant Navy Competency Examination Abroad (UK)?

Every year, many candidates appear for Merchant Navy Competency Exams conducted by Mercantile Marine Departments in Indian exam systems found at various ports across the country and governed by the central government via the Directorate General of Shipping. These examinations adhere to the Standards For Training Certification and Watchkeeping 2010 (STCW). Still, many Indian seafarers…

What Is The Role Of Chief Engineer Under SOLAS?

What Is The Role Of Chief Engineer Under SOLAS?

A chief engineer of a ship is the head engineering department and is primarily responsible for the proper working of the engine room machinery and the operation of all mechanical equipment on the ship. A chief engineer is also referred to as “ChEng” or simply “Chief“. Though the chief engineer is responsible for the Engine…