Maritime Guide and Blog Articles
Life on board, document guides, career advice and sector news. Articles rest on experience and verifiable sources, not on hearsay.
- 8/22/2026
Hours of Work and Rest at Sea
The floor set by MLC 2006: at least 10 hours of rest in any 24, at least 77 in any 7 days. Watch systems, leave entitlement and exceptions.Read the article - 8/22/2026
The Seafarer's Employment Agreement
What MLC 2006 makes MANDATORY in a seafarer's employment agreement, the rights you have before signing, and what to watch for.Read the article - 8/22/2026
The Seafarer Medical Certificate
Who issues the medical fitness certificate in Türkiye, the validity limits MLC 2006 sets, and how to plan the step.Read the article - 8/19/2026
How to Get a Turkish Seafarer's Book
Where the application is made, which documents are asked for, and where the medical report comes from. Based on official sources.Read the article - 8/19/2026
STCW Training: Which Are Mandatory
What STCW is, which modules make up basic safety training, and when it is refreshed. A plain framework grounded in the convention itself.Read the article - 8/19/2026
Preparing for Your First Sea Contract
Which positions are realistic without sea time, what order to collect documents in, and what the first month is like.Read the article
These articles are guidance based on publicly available official sources; they do not replace official application channels. Regulations and procedures can change — verify on the official page listed in the sources before you act.