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Admin started the topic No. 0277 Marine environmental awareness, Environmental challenges in the forum Marine Legislation 1 year, 6 months ago
Q: Which ONE part of the oil is most toxic to plankton?
A:Q: Select the TWO options that complete the following statement: Crude oil is a complicated mixture containing…
A: Hydrocarbons, (sulphur and several metals) (plastics and chemicals) (aromatic hydrocarbons and several metals) (sewage and several metals)Q: When oil enters the sea,…[Read more]
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Admin wrote a new post 1 year, 6 months ago
August 2025 updates
Passed: #4 offline meet up: first half having fun playing pool, second half dinner and chat! Huge thanks to y’all six who came! Discord channel […] -
Admin replied to the topic EKM (Engineering Knowledge Marine) in the forum COC (Engine) past written questions 1 year, 7 months ago
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Admin replied to the topic MARPOL Annex IV (SEWAGE) in the forum Marine Legislations and Surveys 1 year, 7 months ago
Q: What are the standards for Sewage Treatment Plants?
A: Sewage treatment plant installed prior to 01 January 2010 shall comply with resolution MEPC.2(VI); or
ii. sewage treatment plant installed on or after 01 January 2010 but prior to 01 January 2016 shall comply with resolution MEPC.159(55); or
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Admin started the topic No. 0092 – Introduction to MARPOL in the forum Marine Legislation 1 year, 7 months ago
Q1: The MARPOL convention requires ships to report pollution incidents. Which one of the following is the main reason for this?
A: So that action can be taken to clean up the pollutionQ2: Some MARPOL annexes require ships to be surveyed and certificated. Which one of the following is the most likely reason for this?
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Admin wrote a new post 1 year, 8 months ago
#2 and #3 offline meet
Out of respect for the participants’ privacy, the offline meet group photos won’t be posted online. At least I can say new friends were made while […] -
Admin started the topic MLA College in the forum Further studies 1 year, 9 months ago
MLA College is a specialist in global education, earning acclaim as an award-winning Higher Education provider. Specialising in UK distance learning degrees, which can be studied from anywhere in the world, our focus extends beyond boundaries, particularly within the dynamic marine and maritime sector. Established in 2012,…[Read more]
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Admin replied to the topic Revalidation of CoC in the forum CoC matters 1 year, 9 months ago
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Admin wrote a new post 1 year, 10 months ago
sgseafarers.com #1 offline meet
Hullo all, @icedcappucino here. Seafaring is one of the most isolated jobs from society, so if you wanna meet some of us, come Discord for the […] -
Admin started the topic Statutory requirement of Passage Planning in the forum Navigation 1 year, 11 months ago
1. Objective
2. Appraisal
3. Planning
4. Execution
5. Monitoring
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Admin wrote a new post 2 years, 1 month ago
Preparation for sea and Certificate of Competency in Singapore
Credits to 2 amazing seafarers: instagram @zabreadbro and @_sailor.neo_ Full document on Google Docs Sample of first page below: -
Admin replied to the topic Chief Engineer interview prep in the forum Promotional criteria, interview & taking over checklist 2 years, 1 month ago
Marine Superintendent’s Questions for CE
1. Bunkering
– Checklists required: Bunker stem, pre-bunkering meeting etc
– Overflow tank high level alarm test2. Third Engineer is nice and hardworking but refuses to wear helmet, complaining it’s hot. How do you get him to wear a helmet?
– Company policy, soft and hard approaches3. Oiler comes to…[Read more]
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Admin wrote a new post 2 years, 1 month ago
sgseafarers.com is 4 y.o.
Came this far! Find us at https://discord.gg/XdufHFjtcW As this site owner/admin, I’m proud to say I struggled with site design and updating content […] -
Admin started the topic No. 0307 Incident investigation, investigation techniques in the forum Safety 2 years, 2 months ago
Q1) What is the purpose of investigating incidents and using the knowledge gained from the investigation? Select the ONE best answer.
A) A reduction, or even elimination of such incidents in the futureQ2) What type of evidence is provided by photographs, certificates, log-book entries, and maintenance records?
A) Documentary evidenceQ3) Which…[Read more]
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Admin replied to the topic Energy Efficency eXisting Index (EEXI) in the forum Marine Legislation 2 years, 2 months ago
Credits: DNV and IMO
DNV’s page: DNV on EEXI, CII
IMO’s page: IMO info on EEXI and CII -
Admin replied to the topic Energy efficiency design index (EEDI) & Energy efficiency operation index (EEOI) in the forum Marine Legislation 2 years, 2 months ago
Read IMO’s official page:
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Admin started the topic Energy Efficency eXisting Index (EEXI) in the forum Marine Legislation 2 years, 2 months ago
Introduced by the IMO to reduce the GreenHouse Gas (GHG) emissions of ships. The EEXI is a measure related to the technical design of a ship. Ships have to attain EEXI approval once in a lifetime, by the first periodical survey in 2023 at the latest.
The required EEXI value is determined by the ship type, the ship’s capacity and principle of…[Read more]
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Admin started the topic Revalidation of CoC in the forum CoC matters 3 years ago
The following is accurate as of Feb 2023, based on email from MPA.
Below are the steps to proceed with revalidation of your COC
Submit online application. The documents required can be found from the website. I have also attached our circular on meeting requirements for STCW 2010 so as to revalidate COC for 5 years.
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Admin replied to the topic U.S. Visa Application in the forum Before cadetship 3 years, 2 months ago
In order to schedule a nonimmigrant visa appointment, you must have the following information and documents available:
A passport valid for travel to the United States with a validity date at least six months beyond the applicant’s intended period of stay in the United States (unless country-specific agreements provide…[Read more]
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Admin replied to the topic U.S. Visa Application in the forum Before cadetship 3 years, 2 months ago
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