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Guide to Ship Cybersecurity
Your Guide to Ship Cybersecurity Types of Cyber Attacks Stages of a Cyber Attack Identify Cyber Vulnerabilities How to Create a Plan Cybersecurity Training In an age where electronics seemingly control everything, cybersecurity has never been more critical to the marine sector. We depend on electronics for everything from vessel navigation to maintenance, and their […]
Maritime Apprenticeship and Career Guide
How to Get a Job Aboard a Ship Different Career Options Benefits and Disadvantages of Working at Sea Certification as a Deck Officer Maritime Apprenticeship Programs at MITAGS The average annual wage for captains and mates of water vessels is $87,420, according to the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics. If you’re interested in the professional […]
Guide to Subchapter M Training
What is Subchapter M? Subchapter M is a relatively new set of U.S. Coast Guard training and inspection regulations for tugboat and towboat companies. Released in 2016, it builds on the industry safeguards already in place and establishes new training protocol and vessel compliances based on qualitative risk assessment and risk management standards. The American Waterways Operators or […]
How to Become a Third Mate
If you’re thinking about getting your Third Mate license, then you’ve put in your time on large vessels and are ready to leap to the next level of your maritime career. A Third Mate is an officer of a ship’s deck department. They supervise numerous high-priority operations and it is a vital role on […]
How to Get Certified As an Able Seaman
What is an able seaman? An able seaman is someone legally certified by the U.S. Coast Guard to perform on-deck duties aboard merchant vessels. This certification is required to crew vessels over 100 gross tons. An able seaman can work in a variety of marine industries and helps with vessel operations, maintenance and safety. If […]