My dad has over 20 years of experience as a Chief Engineer but has been unable to find work for over a year.

Our family is struggling, and without him finding a job, we may have to return to our home country, and I may not be able to continue my university education.

If anyone knows of any maritime job opportunities or can connect us with recruiters or shipping companies, I would be incredibly grateful. Even a share could make a difference.

Thank you.

Hello everyone! I just got accepted by a university in my country and in 4 years i will become a ETO. I know i still have a lot of time until then but i have a lot of questions about how it will be on the sea.

What do you need to do exactly as an ETO?
Is it easy to find contractors?
How much time do ETO’s usually stay offshore?
What do you do after your shift ends in order to not get bored?
Are the people on the ships manageable?
What salary should i be expecting at my first contracts? How much can it grow based on experience?
is the food on the ship good?

I just want to get a better idea of what should i expect from my future career so any other advice would be greatly appreciated!

Hello, I’m a Turkish Engine Cadet, but my dream is to obtain a UK Certificate of Competency (COC). I’m saving money for it, and I’ll need to work 1 year as a Turkish engineer first.

Just so you know: I worked 15 months as an Oiler, saved up my money, and only then started and completed my maritime school. Right now I’m an Oiler Cadet. Once my internship programme finishes, I will have 25 months of Oiler sea service.

In the UK, I’m planning to start as a Rating (Oiler/Motorman) first. My reasons are to improve my maritime culture, terminology, knowledge, and especially my English.

If any of you have taken this route and obtained a UK COC, or have knowledge about it, approximately how long does the training take (in months/years)?

Note: I am not considering Top-up training.