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Learning in 10 Minutes a Day: Microlearning Tips for Busy Seafarers

Oct 23, 2026

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No time to study at sea? How seafarers can learn in short 10-minute sessions: choosing topics, using your phone, revising before drills and fitting online courses around watches and port calls.

How to Track Your Certificate Expiry Dates: A Simple System for Seafarers

Oct 22, 2026

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Marine Pro Academy

in Seaman Books & Certifications

Never miss a renewal again: a simple system seafarers can use to track STCW certificate, medical, passport and Seaman Book expiry dates, with reminders and secure backups.

How Much Does STCW Training Cost? Budgeting Tips for Seafarers

Oct 22, 2026

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Marine Pro Academy

in STCW & Regulatory Training

What affects the cost of STCW training, the full cost of getting job-ready (medical, Seaman Book, visas), and practical ways seafarers can budget and avoid paying for training twice.

Certificate of Competency vs Certificate of Proficiency: STCW Explained

Oct 21, 2026

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Marine Pro Academy

in STCW & Regulatory Training

What is the difference between an STCW certificate of competency (CoC) and a certificate of proficiency (CoP)? Who needs which, how they are obtained and what ‘competence’ means in STCW.

Working on Expedition Cruise Ships: Training and Certificates for Polar Waters

Oct 21, 2026

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Marine Pro Academy

in STCW & Regulatory Training

Thinking about expedition cruise work in Antarctica or the Arctic? The Polar Code, STCW polar training for officers, what other crew need, cold-weather safety and how to prepare.

Shipboard Housekeeping Standards for Hospitality Crew

Oct 20, 2026

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Marine Pro Academy

in Other / Specialized Maritime Training

Shipboard housekeeping standards for hospitality crew, covering hygiene, chemical safety, guest privacy, fire prevention, supervision and onboard training.

LNG Cargo Pumps: Essential Awareness

Oct 20, 2026

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Marine Pro Academy

in Other / Specialized Maritime Training

LNG cargo pumps explained for maritime personnel, including cryogenic operation, performance, cavitation, monitoring, alarms and technical training.

PSSR Training for Multinational Crews

Oct 18, 2026

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Marine Pro Academy

in STCW & Regulatory Training

PSSR training for multinational crews explained for 2026, including communication, harassment prevention, reporting, flag approval and practical shipboard application.