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How Sea Service Is Calculated for DG Shipping CoC Exams 2026
How DG Shipping counts sea service for CoC eligibility in 2026 - what counts, what doesn't, how it's verified through your CDC, and how to avoid losing time toward your next exam.
careersHow to Resign From Merchant Navy: Notice Period & Sign-Off Process
How resigning from a merchant navy company actually works - there's no government-mandated notice period, so here's what to expect, how sign-off timing works, and how to leave without burning bridges.
moneyHow Seafarer Overtime Pay Is Calculated: Fixed OT vs Actual Hours
How overtime works in a merchant navy salary - the standard hours baseline, fixed/guaranteed overtime built into most contracts, and how excess hours beyond that are paid.
moneySalary Allotment for Seafarers: How Your Family Gets Paid at Sea
How seafarer salary allotment works - splitting your pay between an onboard advance and a home bank account, how to set it up, change it, and avoid common allotment mistakes.
rightsContract Extension and Early Sign-Off: Your Rights as a Seafarer
What the rules actually are when a company asks you to extend your contract, or when you need to sign off early - the MLC 2006 maximum service cap, mutual consent, and what happens to your pay and repatriation rights.
rightsPort State Control (PSC) Inspections: What Every Seafarer Should Know
What happens during a Port State Control inspection, what inspectors check, what a detention means for the crew, and what rights and protections seafarers have during PSC action.
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