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Designated Person Ashore
Designated Person Ashore The International Safety Management (ISM) Code requires all commercial ships to have a trained Designated Person Ashore (DPA) as a point of contact between the company and crew on the water. This individual monitors various areas of the operation of the vessel and follows the requirements of a Safety Management System (SMS) […]
Use of Simulation in Port Design
Port design is incredibly complex, as there are so many variables at play. Port design can have significant economic, logistical, safety and environmental impacts, so it’s essential that those tasked with port designs take these factors into account and use reliable data to make decisions. Luckily, simulation can help in considering all relevant data, visualizing […]
Leadership at Sea
Importance of Leadership | What Makes a Good Leader | How to Develop Leaders | How Leadership Can Affect Your Career | Take Leadership Courses From global trade and passenger transport to national defense and more, the maritime industry plays a critical role in the world. For a ship to function as it needs to, every […]
Guide to Maritime Education
There are plenty of reasons to consider a career in the Maritime Industry. The work can be challenging and unconventional compared to more traditional jobs, but it can also be far more exciting. Getting paid to travel all over the world is a dream come true for many people. If you’re interested in a […]
Certificates and Documents for Merchant Ships
Ships must carry various certificates and documents on board to operate legally and to trade freely both nationally and internationally. The maritime industry commonly uses the terms “certificates” and “documents” interchangeably. Technically, however, certificates validate a fact, and documents provide evidence or proof of meeting a standard. This text will treat the two words […]
Guide for Military to Mariner
When you retire from the military, your next career step is not always clear. You desire to build on your service experience with a job that uses your unique talents. However, finding a post-military job that matches your skill level and expertise can be challenging. Even for those who know what career they want to […]