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Annual Survey

For bulk carriers, the following requirements are also…[Read more]

icedcappucino replied to the topic GLOSSARY OF SHIPPING/MARINE TERMS in the forum Marine Legislations and Surveys 1 year, 8 months ago

Operational, ship structure
1) International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) Surveyor’s Glossary Hull Terms & Hull Survey Terms

Commercial
Baltic Exchange – Shipping Glossary

Legislation, general
Cayman Islands Shipping Registry – Glossary

icedcappucino started the topic GLOSSARY OF SHIPPING/MARINE TERMS in the forum Marine Legislations and Surveys 1 year, 8 months ago

Compilation of several websites that offers free reference for commercial and operational shipping terms.

Admin started the topic Revalidation of CoC in the forum CoC matters 1 year, 9 months 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.
a) For revalidating Deck…[Read more]

icedcappucino replied to the topic COC 5 (Engine) Oral Questions in the forum COC (Engine) past oral questions 1 year, 9 months ago

Updated with 2023 questions

Unknown examiner (Motor)
1. Bilge system – went through line tracing, emergency bilge (mentioning highest capacity pump), what to do when there’s flooding
2. Boiler – gauge glass blowdown, what to do when boiler is over-pressurised
3. Pumps – what kind of pump is bilge pump, how to tell non-return valve from other…[Read more]

icedcappucino replied to the topic Introduction to A/C and Ref. in the forum Air/Con & Refrigeration 1 year, 9 months ago

icedcappucino started the topic A/C Compressor overhaul in the forum Air/Con & Refrigeration 1 year, 9 months ago

icedcappucino replied to the topic What to do after cadetship in the forum After cadetship 1 year, 10 months ago

5. How to unwind, spend some down time

Sailing is one of the very rare jobs where there’s always a stretch of leave to *not work* between contracts, and might be worth taking advantage of that.

Highly recommended activities!
Low budget:
– Being a homebody
– Exercising (useful for job)
– Cooking (useful when onboard cook isn’t matching your…[Read more]

icedcappucino replied to the topic Shore Transition for CoC 1 holders in the forum Shore Transitions 1 year, 10 months ago

FAQ

1) What are some high paying shore jobs if we want to transit to shore after attaining CoC 1?

2) What are the requirements for said jobs?

3) What are the salaries like for said jobs?

SkillsFuture Sea Transport Career Map

First off, the answers may vary depending on the individual’s rank and experience, and holding a CoC 1 does not equate…[Read more]

icedcappucino started the topic Shore Transition for CoC 1 holders in the forum Shore Transitions 1 year, 10 months ago

Career Mapping.

icedcappucino replied to the topic What to do before cadetship in the forum Before cadetship 1 year, 10 months ago

Pretty good introduction by Singapore Maritime Academy

icedcappucino started the topic What to do before cadetship in the forum Before cadetship 1 year, 10 months ago

The obvious and not-so-obvious

icedcappucino replied to the topic What to do after cadetship in the forum After cadetship 1 year, 10 months ago

4. Applying for your first Certificate of Competency (CoC) 3 for deck, CoC 5 for Engine

icedcappucino replied to the topic What to do after cadetship in the forum After cadetship 1 year, 10 months ago

3. Short courses

icedcappucino replied to the topic What to do after cadetship in the forum After cadetship 1 year, 10 months ago

2. Finances

icedcappucino replied to the topic What to do after cadetship in the forum After cadetship 1 year, 10 months ago

1. Expectations

icedcappucino started the topic What to do after cadetship in the forum After cadetship 1 year, 10 months ago

If you’re reading this, it’s likely you’ve finished your very first vessel so congratulations!

Pro tip: As STCW Safety short courses are very popular and limited slots get reserved early, you might have to wait quite a while for the next run. Please read up on Short Courses requirements and register for your slot as soon as possible…[Read more]

icedcappucino replied to the topic U.S. Visa Application in the forum Before cadetship 1 year, 10 months ago

5. Appointment at the U.S. Embassy

– 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.
– Interview appointment letter
– DS-160 confirmation page
– Hard copy of U.S. Visa-size photo. They need this to use in the visa.
– Relevant documents…[Read more]

Admin replied to the topic U.S. Visa Application in the forum Before cadetship 1 year, 10 months ago

4.Schedule appointment

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]

Admin replied to the topic U.S. Visa Application in the forum Before cadetship 1 year, 10 months ago

3. Pay for your visa application

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