STCW Code 2010 Manila Amendments 2011 Edition

Are you one of the seafarers who has an interest of reading this book?

Amazing Facts

Be joyful in everything you do and in any positive ways to make it possible.

Duterte; Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow

I am one of the seafarers or OFW's who want peace of mind for the family safety at home. My family and I visited Davao city and stayed there for 3 days. For us Davao city is one of the best places to live in many aspects. We have seen a campaign poster, "Duterte: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow"

Did you know about Seafarers?

Did you know? Some Seafarers spent almost half of their lives at sea away from their family. Only seafarers can explain their different feelings and reasons. Did you ask them about their job? Did you ask them about their colleagues? Did you ask them if they are okey? But, of course the answer will be "I'm fine and don't worry". It is because they don't want that their love ones will be worried. Can you imagine working while in bad weather? Did you ask them if they can sleep well? Did you ask them if they can eat properly during rough seas? Did you know the hardships, risks, stress and pressure being handled onboard? Did you know how they can handle things on board while their family has a problem at home? Did you know their feelings in times when one member of the family has an illness? Did you know their feelings when the allotment will not be on time and financially in need? Did you say thank you to them?

Goodbye Paper Chart - Welcome ECDIS

Farewell to you Paper Chart. Thank you for being part of our Profession. Welcome ECDIS to all ships.

Day of Seafarers

A seafarer's hardships are always been carried on board.
A seafarer is away from home and family.
A seafarer has always been at risks due to hazards, weather, nature of job, difficult cargo operations and unforeseen circumstances.
A seafarer must have patience, knowledge, trust, faith, hope, courage, respect and love.
A seafarer on vacation is never been completely happy. The times are divided between trainings and family.
You shall never underestimate a seafarer. Every individual has a unique purpose in life.

Celebrate the Day of Seafarers.

Good luck to all seafarers.

Have a safe navigation and safe work on board.

Safety First!

Please share your stories or moments on board in comments below.

GARBAGE MANAGEMENT PLAN

1. INTRODUCTION
2. PURPOSE
3. DEFINITIONS
4. TRAINING, EDUCATION AND INFORMATION
5. MINIMIZING THE AMOUNT OF POTENTIAL GARBAGE
6. SHIPBOARD GARBAGE HANDLING AND STORAGE PROCEDURES
    6.1 Sorting and Collecting
    6.2 Plastics
    6.3 Food Wastes
    6.4 Oil and gas filters
    6.5 Other garbage
    6.6 Processing
    6.7 Storage
    6.8 Disposal
7. AVAILABLE EQUIPMENT FOR PROCESSING GARBAGE
    7.1 Comminutes or grinders
    7.2 Compactors
    7.3 Incinerators
8. PORT RECEPTION FACILITIES
9. ENSURING COMPLIANCE WITH ANNEX V
10. GARBAGE MANAGEMENT DAILY LOG
11. SPECIAL AREAS
12. SUMMARY OF REGULATIONS - MARPOL 73/78. ANNEX V