What to Bring Before Joining a Ship: Detailed Seafarer Backpack Checklist
A complete seafarer packing checklist before joining a vessel. Learn what experienced sailors bring onboard, from documents and clothes to electronics, medicines, and personal items. Joining a ship, whether it is your first contract or your last one, always requires proper preparation. A seafarer’s bag is not just a normal travel bag; it becomes your […]
Life at Sea – Part 1: How Did a Seafarer Born?
When people hear the word seafarer,nowadays also shefarer is popular word. They usually imagine endless oceans, beautiful sunsets, and traveling around the world. Others picture long contracts, isolation, and missing birthdays, weddings, and family gatherings. The truth is that both pictures are correct. As someone who has spent years working at sea, I often receive […]
Two Greek-Managed Tankers Damaged in Separate Drone Incidents Near Russia’s Black Sea Oil Terminal
Two Greek-managed crude oil tankers were reportedly struck in separate drone-related incidents near Russia’s Black Sea port of Novorossiysk, raising fresh concerns over the safety of commercial shipping operating in the region. Fortunately, no injuries or pollution have been reported in either incident. Despite ongoing international sanctions against Russia, crude oil loading operations continue at […]
Suez Canal vs Cape of Good Hope: Which Route Is Really Cheaper In 2026
In maritime transportation, one of the most fundamental concepts is navigation. At its core, good navigation means getting a vessel from its departure point to its destination as safely and efficiently as possible. In conventional voyage planning, this usually means finding the most efficient route between the port of departure and the destination while maintaining […]
Do Ships Have Internet? The Truth About costs, Starlink & Life at Sea in 2026
As the entire world continues to expand digitalization, the maritime industry has also entered the digital age. With the younger generation becoming increasingly dependent on social media and the internet, one of the most important questions for people considering a career at sea today is whether they will have internet access onboard. So, do modern […]
LPG Carrier Gas Lisbon Hit by Russian Drone Attack Near Romania, One Seafarer Dies
Black Sea — July 19, 2026 An LPG carrier sailing toward the Ukrainian port of Reni was reportedly struck by Russian drones near Romania’s Sulina Channel on July 19, according to Romanian authorities and international reports. The vessel, Gas Lisbon, was carrying approximately 3,800 metric tons of propane and was reportedly attacked around 20 nautical […]
Chief Officer: Duties, Responsibilities, Salary and Life Onboard in 2026
The Chief Officer, also known as the Chief Mate, is the senior deck officer and second-in-command on a merchant ship. While the Master has overall command and ultimate responsibility for the safety and security of the vessel, the Chief Officer is heavily involved in the ship’s day-to-day deck operations. Cargo handling, deck maintenance, crew supervision, […]
IMO Condemns Strait of Hormuz Attacks as Seafarers Face Growing Risks in Global Shipping
Seafarers Are Paying the Price While the World Watches: Why Maritime Safety Can No Longer Wait The global economy depends on maritime transportation. Nearly 85% of international trade by volume is carried by sea, making merchant shipping one of the most essential components of global commerce. Every day, thousands of merchant vessels transport crude oil, […]
What Does a Ship Captain Do? Duties, Responsibilities, Salary & A Day at Sea (2026 Guide)
Who is the Captain. Many people imagine a ship captain standing on the bridge, giving orders while sailing across the ocean also movies often show captains as the absolute authority on board who make every decision independently. The reality is quite different. Modern merchant shipping has changed dramatically over the past two decades. Today, a […]
Missile Attack on Merchant Ship Golden Leo in Blacksea Kills 10 Crew Members
Missile Strike on Merchant Ship Golden Leo in Odesa Claims 10 Lives Published: July 2026 Source: MarineTraffic AIS data Merchant Ship Hit by Missile During Cargo Operations in Odesa A merchant vessel has reportedly been struck by a missile while conducting cargo operations at the Port of Odesa, Ukraine, resulting in the deaths of 10 […]