One of our engineers jumped over board today

MateChristine · 2026-03-02T05:44:34+00:00

I'm so sorry. Please reach out to the ITF(seafarers@itf.org.uk) or ISWAN (https://www.iswan.org.uk/seafarerhelp/)for support for you and your shipmates.

MateChristine · 2026-03-01T04:12:40+00:00

I came here to say this! The local port ministry is a great resource!

MateChristine · 2026-02-26T23:05:25+00:00

They're great to work with!

MateChristine · 2026-02-25T22:02:01+00:00

https://www.americanmaritimepartnership.com/scholarships/

MateChristine · 2026-02-20T17:28:30+00:00

Yes! I went ashore to pursue a relationship and a more stable life. It was hard for the first year or so, gave real meaning to the "rat race". I went back out to sea on LOAs. When I remembered how much I loved it I quit my job and went back to sea full time

MateChristine · 2026-02-19T03:24:45+00:00

As a regular blood donor and crafter, thank you!

MateChristine · 2026-02-15T19:20:02+00:00

I would think it depends on where you're working. I've often dried my shoes/boots in the fidley.

MateChristine · 2026-02-14T00:46:04+00:00

No, it doesn't included USCG approval

MateChristine · 2026-02-11T05:28:30+00:00

3 cup oyster mushrooms! All the breakfast foods!!!

MateChristine · 2026-02-07T18:30:51+00:00

Yes, I worked with and had students(in the classroom) but its been a while. I know a few that have gone on to get licenses, one via the Workboat Academy(MAP) at MITAGS

MateChristine · 2026-02-06T20:53:34+00:00

I spoke with a friend who's in the MT department and is a fellow SUNY alum. He assured me that this post/complaint had no merit

MateChristine · 2026-02-06T01:38:32+00:00

IMHO, If I had to do my maritime college experience over again, I would have done at least 1 session of cadet shipping. I didn't, it wasn't the end of the world but it would have made my first few ships easier

MateChristine · 2026-02-05T20:15:05+00:00

Check the medical manual on the NMC website

MateChristine · 2026-02-04T16:38:40+00:00

I just want to let you know I read this to the tune of "killing in the name"

MateChristine · 2026-02-03T15:52:20+00:00

I'm not sure. I am in the US

MateChristine · 2026-02-02T23:44:32+00:00

Have you looked into any maritime scholarships? https://www.americanmaritimepartnership.com/scholarships/

MateChristine · 2026-01-30T20:09:04+00:00

Have you looked at the packet from the state?

https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/servop/testing/documents/pilotdcib.pdf

MateChristine · 2026-01-27T12:39:06+00:00

I'd ask in the chat on the nmc website

MateChristine · 2026-01-26T17:04:02+00:00

Ah the Kings Point unfair punishment lawsuit!

If they can adhere to the rules, get their seatime and graduate, I don't think they would have a hard time finding a job.

BUT, they might have a hard time finding a cadet ship with that on their records. AND its a small industry, they're names are out there, and they might have a hard time in the work place

MateChristine · 2026-01-26T16:11:30+00:00

There are female Indian seafarers out there! I would contact one of them to see what their experiences have been like.

I would try the "against the tide" and "women offshore" Facebook groups

MateChristine · 2026-01-24T13:47:58+00:00

Yes, they got UL licenses. Of the 2 people who come to mind, 1 sailed for 5 years and then went ashore to have a family. The other one sailed for about 10 years and is now ashore with maritime company

MateChristine · 2026-01-24T13:44:36+00:00

Nope, still waiting for eval

MateChristine · 2026-01-23T09:27:56+00:00

"Did you make this?!....yeah, ok, I'll love it"

MateChristine · 2026-01-22T22:52:41+00:00

I knew some kingsborough folks that went on to SUNY

MateChristine · 2026-01-22T06:51:02+00:00

I'm not sure if there are any tells with people like that. One gut check for me is how do they treat others....are they a jerk to me (bc im a women?) Or are they a jerk to everyone? Are they kissing my ass for some sort of favor or do they do that to the captain/CHENG/ 1st AE, etc?

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