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How to make a Voyage Plan 2008-04-30 10:44:52 The Voyage
Plan is the basic knowledge that a ship officer, particularly a deck officer should know. It is a very important part of navigation. In modern shipping; Port State Control, Vetting Inspections, and other related inspectors coming onboard the ship would check your Voyage Plan. Are you prepared to make a voyage plan? Are [...]
What should I take up in college? 2008-04-29 01:11:44 This is the most unanswered question of most high school graduates. It’s a good thing I never encountered it, because I’m so determined to be a seaman, and I did my best to achieve my goal with the help of God. But have you ever ask yourself about this question? I’ll give you some of [...]
A Happy Ship 2008-04-27 18:41:16 Have you been onboard a happy ship? It’s a kind of a dream to every seamen to be onboard a happy ship. As an ordinary person, you may have been onboard a happy ship. Did it ever occur to you if the crew is happy? Do they have a good and happy captain or is [...] Read more:Happy
Gauging Success 2008-04-24 11:02:30 “It is success that colors all in life; success makes fools admired makes villains honest. All the proud virtue of this vaunting world fawns on success and power however acquired”. –Thompson. Everybody wants success. All of us want to be successful. Success
can mean differently to you and to me. You should learn to find [...]
What Tea Can Do To You 2008-04-24 10:58:59 TEA is a common habit that we drink after a good meal . Tea has lots of benefits for us. Tea time brings more than just a relaxing break. Regular tea drinking will promote an overall healthy lifestyle. Here are just some of the good benefits of what tea can do:
Tea enhances: With [...]
How To Pass Your Board Exam 2008-04-24 10:50:40 Have you ever asked yourself if you will be able to pass the exam? Have you ever tried taking the exam? Have you ever been in a situation wherein you don’t know where to start or how to begin studying for your exam? Here are some personal tips that I have always used to improve [...] Read more:Board
“IRON MAN MOVIE” 2008-05-01 09:54:24 I recently watch the movie “iron man”; it really is a cool movie. You must watch it to believe me. The effects and everything are awesome. The only part I don’t like is the ending of the story. It’s kind of a hanging story. Something is missing.
If you’re a movie fanatic like me, you would [...]
“Graceland Estate and Country Club” 2008-05-02 22:47:09 Are you planning to go out of town this summer? A place where you can relax, enjoy the view and make a lasting memory of your trip. I would recommend this place in Quezon Province, Philippines. A serene place, where you can go boat riding, horseback riding, golf, target shooting, enjoy live bands in the [...] Read more:Country
, Estate
, Graceland
“A Lasting Memory” 2008-05-02 22:40:05 Have you ever felt that you’re having memory gap? It happens to most people, even to kids. With the different kinds of foods that we eat, particularly junk foods. You can assume that most of them do not contain enough vitamins and minerals that you need. Do you want to know what food you should [...] Read more:Memory
“Sunset” 2008-05-02 09:26:23 It is a view to remember. A constant reminder of how lucky we are to be alive and we should be thankful to witness such wonder. As Seafarers we have this belief that after every storm, a clear weather awaits you. Photography is a hobby that I happen to like a lot. I want to [...] Read more:Sunset
“Dress to Impress” 2008-05-05 08:39:36 I will be discussing to the readers of Pinoy Maritime about proper dress code. As officers on board the ship, whether you are from deck or engine department, must be properly dressed. I’ll share to you a quote from Goldsmith. It goes like this: “The person whose clothes are extremely fine I am too apt [...] Read more:Impress
“Paypal Bank Codes” 2008-05-05 07:41:23 Today at Pinoy Maritime I won’t be talking about maritime topics, but instead I will talk about the 9 digit paypal bank codes. If your eager to know what it is. You’ll find out in the following notes.
I was adding a bank account to my paypal account. Everything was ok but I had problem trying [...] Read more:Codes
How is my GOC? 2008-05-07 01:48:11 General Operators Certificate or most popularly known as G.O.C. How can I get one? It’s not so difficult. You just have to know where to go to study it and prepare yourself for the exam. I’ll give you some tips regarding it. To be able to take the GOC exam you must have the following [...]
Inspirational Success Poem 2008-05-06 11:48:07 I’d like to share to you an inspirational poem that was given to me by my friend. She wrote it in a piece of paper and she never wrote down who the author was. I’d like to thank the author and my friend for sharing me this very inspiring poem, and in return I will [...] Read more:Inspirational
, Success
How to prevent Fatigue Onboard the Ship 2008-05-08 06:50:47 Fatigue has a great effect on us. Human error caused by fatigue can cause a risk to life, property, and to the environment. It affects every seafarer. Do you know what causes fatigue on board the ship?
Different weather of all extremes.
Long hours of duty.
Noise and Vibration.
Tension between crew members.
Lack of [...] Read more:Fatigue
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The Kitchen is a Battlefield 2008-05-08 06:21:23 Most seafarers are family oriented, especially all Pinoy Maritime readers. They work onboard thinking of their family, wife, or children. Did you know that cooking is one of the best ways of family bonding? It is a cheap way to spend time with your family and filling up your stomach at the same time. Do [...] Read more:Kitchen
How to memorize your Morse code 2008-05-09 02:58:29 Today at Pinoy Maritime, I will be discussing to you about a simple way to easily memorize your Morse
code. It is very helpful in taking your GOC exam. Here are some tips to help you getting started.
The Morse code is divided into successions, groups, reverse dots and dashes. Here it goes:
Succession
Reverse Dots and Dashes
Groups
These [...]
Ship Simulators 2008-05-09 20:52:42 Ship simulators have always been a craze in the Philippines. Most “Maritime Training Centers” in Manila offers a lot of simulator based courses to seamen’s. Among the most popular courses are SSBT, ECDIS and others. They also have simulators for Engine officers, wherein the setup is most likely the same as for the Deck [...]
Pay less for your Passport and Seaman’s book 2008-05-12 05:39:04 For new graduates listen up! Do you know what you should have first in order to apply for a job? Passport
and Seaman’s book are the two basic documents that you should have. Don’t settle for fixers just to obtain your seaman’s book and Passport. I’ll give you a little tour on what and where [...]
A Mother’s Day Treat 2008-05-11 03:20:53 Today is Mother’s Day. Did you give your mother a gift? You can simply invite her over for dinner or lunch to celebrate Mother’s Day. A simple greet will do, for her to feel that she is remembered by her family. Its only once a year, that’s why it’s worthwhile to remember her at Mother’s [...]
An Officer and a Leader 2008-05-13 06:26:53 “Leader
ship is the ability to influence the crew through human relations and communications to make them do what you want them to do and still like it” – Capt. G. This is the most striking word that our guest speaker in our recent “in house training” said. It is also the most forgotten word onboard [...]
Philippine Maritime Training Centers - Part II 2008-05-17 05:20:54 I have been having problem finding the right website for the following training centers. But anyway I have listed down for you their contact details:
ASIA PACIFIC MARITIME CREWING CORPManning Agency
U201 UNITED NATION SQUARE BLDG J BOCOBO MANILAERMITA, MANILA
Tel: 5251373/5213551/5246562
Excellence & Competency Training
Center, Inc.
4/F AMSIR Bldg, Paredes corner Loyola St
Sampaloc (near PRC) Read more:Maritime
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Philippine Maritime Training Centers - Part I 2008-05-17 05:10:23 Today at Pinoy Maritime
I will be writing down the list of “Maritime Training
Centers in the Philippine
s”, and provide their links for your easy access to their websites:
Consolidated Training Systems, Inc
Development Academy of the Philippines
Fame Maritime Foundation, Inc.
Far East Maritime Foundation, Inc.
Sims- International Maritime Training Foundation, Inc.
IDESS Maritime Centre
A Smile Goes a Nautical Mile 2008-05-18 08:42:13 A very simple word with a very profound meaning. It simply says that a simple smile can mean a lot to each and every person on board the ship. Let’s make an example out of it.
If you are given a chance to choose between two ships that you will embark, wherein you have worked with [...] Read more:Nautical
, Smile
2 Grand Ships Meet in Sydney Harbor 2008-05-19 10:02:27 A historic moment of two cruise ships, met at Sydney
harbor. The “Queen Elizabeth 2″ and “Queen Victoria”. Details of this story on the following video…
“Visit Pinoy Maritime Forum for more maritime discussion! If you like the articles posted,you can write your comment or rate this article posted at Pinoy Maritime“. Read more:Grand
, Harbor
Boston Harbor Ships Polluting Ocean Breeze 2008-05-19 09:39:11 Today’s article on Pinoy Maritime, I’m posting a video on the impact of air pollution to our health, that is caused by ships. High Sulfur content and other toxic gases have increased a lot of lung related diseases. Watch the details of this video…
“Visit Pinoy Maritime Forum for more maritime discussion! If you like the [...] Read more:Boston
, Breeze
, Harbor
, Ocean
, Polluting
Ship Reporting System 2008-05-21 10:39:33 Ship Reporting
system is very important for safe navigation. Whether it is a local or international requirement, it should be followed diligently. The purposes of “Ship Reporting System
” are:
Ship Reporting System regulates and monitors ship’s traffic in the area
It puts a standard of safety particularly to sensitive environments or aquatic ecosystem
It helps in promoting safe [
German kite ship saves fuel 2008-05-21 10:13:58 The world’s first commercial ship part-powered by a giant kite, Beluga SkySails made energy savings of between 15 and 20 percent during the 14-day voyage from German
y to Venezuela, which according to Beluga is the normal duration of the journey.Joanna Partridge reports for Reuters. See the video for the details of this story.
China allows int’l rescuers for quake effort 2008-05-21 09:57:14 The death toll has topped 32,000 following last week’s earthquake in China
. Meanwhile, the government has allowed foreign rescue teams into the country for the first time. Meanwhile, the Olympic torch relay will be suspended for 3 days. Details of the Story on the following video.
Court Could Limit Exxon Valdez Damages 2008-05-21 09:49:39 The U.S. Supreme Court
on Wednesday seemed inclined to reduce the $2.5 billion award of punitive damages to victims of the ExxonValdez
disaster. As you can recall “Exxon Valdez” is considered one of the most devastating man-made environmental disasters ever to occur at sea. It occurred at Prince William Sound, Alaska, United States, [...] Read more:Limit
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