Proseafarers Blog – Stories and Insights for Seafarers

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How Can You Find a Cargo Ship Job with No Real Experience?

It’s the classic, catch-22 situation facing people entering almost any industry: you need experience to get a job, but you need a job to get experience. Here's how to cope when you're looking for your first job at sea.

A view of the ocean at night through a smartphone's camera set up on a tripod

The Hidden Beauty of Life at Sea: Celebrating World Photography Day

If you’re working in a seafarer job, life at sea gives you a view of the world that most people will never experience. And as World Photography Day approaches, ProSeafarers has some tips to help you capture that unique perspective.

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Do Modern Ships Still Need Lighthouses or Are They a Relic of the Past?

Today ships are equipped with sophisticated navigation technology, including GPS, radar, electronic charts, and satellite communications. So, does the shipping industry still need lighthouses? We shine a light on the subject.

passengers on a cruise ship wearing life jackets and attending a muster drill

Muster on Ships: What It Means and Why It Saves Lives

if you've ever wondered what a muster on a ship is, this is the blog post for you. We cover muster lists, muster drills, whether passengers on cruise ships must muster and more.

two seafarers in safety gear on the deck of a ship looking at the ocean with binnocculars

What Is Good Seamanship & How Can You Be a Great Seafarer?

What is good seamanship, why does it matter, and how can YOU become the seafarer who every crew member (and employer!) wants to work with?

A tanker shrouded in mist as seen from a nearby ship's bridge

When Should the Officer on Watch Summon the Ship's Master?

ProSeafarers explores when an Officer of the Watch should call the Master, why it matters and what risks arise if the call is delayed - or never made.

ferry at dusk

Everything You Need to Know About Ferries

Ferries are mainly known as a type of boat that transports passengers from one place to another, and, usually, back again. They have more in common with a bus or train than a cruise ship as their main purpose is to provide passengers with transportation for a reason rather than for leisure.

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Everything You Need to Know About Fireboats

Everything you've ever wanted to know about fireboats, their history, how they work, and what else they do when they're not putting out fires!

small container ship

Everything You Need to Know About Feeder Vessels

What are feeder vessels? They transport containers from one port to another. But why? And why are they called 'feeder'? Read on to find out more!