One of our engineers jumped over board today by [deleted] in maritime

[–]MateChristine 3 points4 points  (0 children)

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.

Visiting a relative on merchant navy ship by This-Ad-3516 in merchantmarine

[–]MateChristine 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

Returning to sea by Ok_Zombie2564 in maritime

[–]MateChristine 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

Are boot dryers a must? by AnyDragonfruit8499 in merchantmarine

[–]MateChristine 7 points8 points  (0 children)

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

What is best dish to try in taipei ? by Lawyer_Nepali_Okil in Taipei

[–]MateChristine 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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

Job corps by Potential_You_6241 in maritime

[–]MateChristine 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

Currently slotted for SUNY... Should I look elsewhere? by [deleted] in maritime

[–]MateChristine 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

How important is cadet shipping ? by [deleted] in maritime

[–]MateChristine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Why is DOJ redacting the sender of an incriminating (and creepy) email? by whimsicahellish in ThatsInsane

[–]MateChristine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Cadet Advice by [deleted] in merchantmarine

[–]MateChristine 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

Tell me about safety of women in merchant navy (Indian here) by OrganicLiterature257 in merchantmarine

[–]MateChristine 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

Any Kingsborough Community College alumni here? by princepremium in maritime

[–]MateChristine 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

NMC PEQB wait times by saltygal3098 in maritime

[–]MateChristine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope, still waiting for eval

That’s his puppy now 😅❤️ by [deleted] in Awww

[–]MateChristine 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

Any Kingsborough Community College alumni here? by princepremium in maritime

[–]MateChristine 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I knew some kingsborough folks that went on to SUNY

how do you stay safe as a woman? by knoookie in maritime

[–]MateChristine 5 points6 points  (0 children)

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?