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In an industry that boasts a strong international presence, it is essential to have a common language that everyone on board a vessel can understand and communicate in.

Maritime English, also known as Standard Maritime Communication Phrases (SMCP), is the lingua franca at sea so to speak, and is vitally important for a multitude of reasons; the safety of the crew, the efficiency of daily tasks and the integrity of the ship.

By having specific...

On 1 June, the Marine Society ran a webinar on the challenges of online training. MSSC Chief Executive Officer, Martin Coles, introduced the event and spoke about how, in a post-covid 19 world, organisations have had to adapt and refocus their training. He commented on how organisations now face the challenge of rapidly moving from face-to-face training to online training. Creating an infrastructure without prior planning and spending money...

Last week, Marine Society supporter Mike Wall discussed what being a Marine Superintendent entails. This week he explains what skills and qualifications you’ll need, and his pros and cons of the job.

It is preferred that the prospective marine superintendent will have a Class 1 certificate of competency from an IMO white list country with a minimum of five years’ command experience as chief engineer or master. He should have knowledge of...

Following on from his article about becoming a marine surveyor, Marine Society supporter Mike Wall is back with his thoughts on what being a marine superintendent entails, and how to go about it. In earlier articles, we looked at coming ashore and becoming a marine surveyor. The other natural progression for senior officers on leaving the sea is that of a marine superintendent. So what does the job involve and how can you give yourself a...

Mental health is no longer a taboo subject. In recent years, individuals and organisations are realising that mental wellbeing is one of the biggest factors contributing to career success and overall life satisfaction. People who look after their mental health are happier, more successful, and get more out of their social and professional lives. Mental ill-health can stop you working effectively.

Seafaring is no average career. Mariners...