Sail with Summer

09/02/2026

📌 BSMT at BSMAR-E: Ano nga ba ang pinagkaiba?
Para sa mga nagbabalak pumasok sa maritime industry ⚓

Marami ang nalilito kung alin ang pipiliin—BSMT o BSMAR-E. Eto ang simpleng paliwanag:

⚓ BSMT (Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation)
Kung pangarap mong maging Deck Officer o Captain ng barko, ito ang para sa’yo.

Focus sa navigation, ship handling, radar, rules of the road

Ikaw ang nasa bridge, nagmamaniobra ng barko

Trabaho: Third Mate → Chief Mate → Captain

Bagay sa may leadership, decision-making, at alert sa paligid

🔧 BSMAR-E (Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering)
Kung mas hilig mo ang makina at teknikal, ito ang tamang course.

Focus sa engines, maintenance, electrical, at mechanical systems

Ikaw ang nasa engine room, nagpapatakbo ng barko

Trabaho: Fourth Engineer → Chief Engineer

Bagay sa mahilig mag-ayos, mag-analyze, at hands-on

💡 Pareho silang: ✔️ May shipboard training
✔️ May international opportunity
✔️ Hindi madaling course
✔️ Malaki ang sakripisyo
✔️ Pero may magandang future

✨ Final Tip:
Hindi basehan ang kung alin ang mas sikat o mas malaki raw ang sahod.
Piliin mo kung saan ka mas mag-eenjoy at tatagal, dahil pareho itong mahirap pero parehong worth it.

> Hindi madali ang maritime life, pero kung buo ang loob mo, malayo ang mararating mo.

Photo not mine.Ctto.

09/02/2026

Hindi madali maging seaman.

Hindi lang ito tungkol sa travel at magandang view ng dagat. Maraming sakripisyo na hindi nakikita ng iba. Ilang buwan na malayo sa pamilya, miss ang birthdays, holidays, at mga importanteng okasyon. Laban sa homesickness, pagod, puyat, at minsan tahimik na lungkot habang nasa laot.

Bago ka pa makasampa, mabigat na agad ang gastos. Medical na libo-libo, trainings at seminars, certificates, licenses, SIRB, passport, visa, pamasahe, pagkain, at paulit-ulit na requirements. Minsan sariling ipon ang nauubos, minsan napipilitang mangutang. Lahat yan, wala pang kasiguraduhan kung kailan ka tatawagan ng agency o kung kailan ka makakasampa.

Pag nasa barko na, hindi rin madali. Iba-ibang lahi at ugali ang kasama, mataas ang pressure sa trabaho, at responsibilidad na hindi pwedeng pabayaan. Isang pagkakamali, pwedeng buhay at barko ang kapalit. Kailangan matatag ka hindi lang sa katawan, pati sa isip at emosyon.
Pero kahit ganito kahirap, tuloy pa rin. Para sa pamilya. Para sa pangarap. Para sa mas magandang kinabukasan.

Hindi madali maging seaman, pero pinipili araw-araw. ⚓🌊

07/02/2026

DECK X ENGINE🫶

25/01/2026

BULK CARRIER DEVON BAY SINKS 2 DEAD

"17 people have been rescued. 14 are in stable condition, 2 have been confirmed dead, and 1 remains under emergency medical treatment,” the Chinese embassy said.

PCG, meanwhile, has yet to provide confirmation on the two fatalities reported by the Chinese government.

The cargo vessel was last located 141 nautical miles west of Sabangan Point, Ango Bay, Pangasinan around 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, according to the PCG.

The Philippines highlights that it sent two vessels, BRP Teresa Magbanua and BRP Cape San Agustin, as well as two PCG aircraft, to conduct Search and Rescue (SAR) operations. Chinese officials said they were also continuing the search and rescue operation for the four missing crewmembers of the vessel.

It is unclear what caused the casualty. The vessel was loaded with iron ore according to the Philippine Coast Guard. It had departed Zamboanga, in the Philippines, and was heading for Yangjiang, China. The Philippines is emphasizing that it is a frequently traveled route by ships.

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore issued a statement saying that, as the flag state and because the owner is registered in Singapore, it would be leading the investigation. It says it continues to monitor the SAR operation and is in contact with the shipowner.

‼️ Note: Photo is for illustration only and does not represent the actual situation.

18/07/2025

30/06/2025

Huwag mong piliin na manatili sa dalampasigan, harapin mo ang dagat.