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Best Maritime Conferences to Attend in 2027 | MITAGS

2027 Maritime Industry Guide Best Maritime Conferences to Attend in 2027: What Industry Professionals Should Look For From workforce development and maritime policy to technology, commercial shipping and vessel operations, these 2027 maritime conferences offer valuable opportunities to learn, connect and help shape the industry’s future. Updated August 2026 · MITAGS Industry Resource Quick answer: […]

SOLAS PILOT LADDER REQUIREMENTS 2028 (1)

New SOLAS Pilot Ladder Requirements for 2028: What Maritime Professionals Need to Know

Pilot Transfer Safety Update New SOLAS Pilot Ladder Requirements for 2028: What Maritime Professionals Need to Know The revised SOLAS regulation V/23 and its new performance standards introduce updated requirements for the design, approval, inspection, maintenance and use of pilot transfer arrangements. Updated September 2026 · MITAGS Maritime Safety Resource Quick answer: The amendments to […]

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How to Get Sea Time Without Previous Maritime Experience

If you want to become a professional mariner, you will quickly encounter an important requirement: sea time. Many U.S. Coast Guard endorsements require a specific amount and type of documented sea service, but how do you earn that experience when you have never worked aboard a vessel? The good news is that every professional mariner […]