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What is the difference between crewing cruise ships and super yachts?

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Cruise ships and super yachts are both large vessels that are staffed by crew members who make sure things are running smoothly. Don’t let that statement fool you, though—the experience of working on each vessel is quite different. In this article, we’ll explore some key differences between working on a cruise ship and working on […]

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What is the Marlins English Test?

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The ICS Marlins English Language Test is an international standardised test of English for the maritime industry. It is used by shipping companies, maritime schools and training organisations to assess the language skills of seafarers before they start a job at sea. In this article, we will be discussing what the Marlins English Test is, […]

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What Are the Benefits of Working on a Cruise Ship?

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When people think about cruise ships, it’s usually in the context of a relaxing vacation and not about the benefits of working on a cruise ship. Sunbathing, fruity drinks, delicious food, beautiful scenery and time with loved ones—these are the images that usually spring to mind. But the reality is that this is only half […]

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Viking Crew Asia (POEA)

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Through our Philippines office we are licensed by the ‘Philippine Overseas Employment Administration’ (POEA) to recruit, employ and administer seagoing staff onboard vessels worldwide. Our Viking Crew Asia crew from all over the Islands of the Philippines are coordinated by a dedicated team at the United Philippine Lines (UPL) head office in Manila, with day-to-day […]

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Christmas time onboard for Crew

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Christmas is a time when we get to spend the festive season with family and loved ones. However, when you are spending Christmas away at sea, with your new onboard family it can feel quite different. My first Christmas working at sea was 21 years ago, sailing onboard a small cruise ship. For Christmas Day […]

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