Maritime Knowledge Base
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Marine Machinery
Troubleshooting guides for pumps, boilers, purifiers, compressors and auxiliary systems.
Merchant Navy Careers
Questions about joining the merchant navy, exams, cadetships, ranks and sea-time.
Maritime Glossary
Plain-English definitions of shipping, engine-room, navigation and regulatory terms.
Shipboard Operations
Practical Q&A for watchkeeping, safety, maintenance routines and onboard documentation.
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What is SOLAS?
SOLAS explained — the IMO's most important safety convention and the areas of ship safety it governs.
Merchant Navy CareersHow do you become a marine engineer on ships?
Becoming a marine engineer means entering the engine department through a cadetship or engineering degree and progressing by sea time and Certificates of Competency.
Merchant Navy CareersWhat shore-based jobs can experienced seafarers move into?
Experienced seafarers are in demand ashore for a wide range of maritime roles — surveying, pilotage, ship management, training, insurance and port work — where their sea experience is essential.
