Renewing seafarer's safety trainings at CREST Cebu, plus tips, costs, and advice about where to stay while taking refresher training.
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Arrived in Southampton, close to West Quay Mall! Vista & Britannia also in port. In 15 days, I’ll be home for vacation and off to Siquijor with the fam!
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My plan was simple: no coffee tonight. I wanted to sleep early, reset my body clock, and avoid that wide-awake-at-2-a.m. regret.
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The Balmoral refuels with Marine Diesel Oil (MDO) in Southampton to comply with ECA regulations as it prepares for a clean, sustainable cruise to the Baltic.
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Our arrival in Rotterdam today was as smooth as one could hope for. The seas were incredibly calm, the ship barely felt the touch of the wind. The usual hustle and bustle of inbound and outbound traffic was noticeably absent, with only two or three vessels crossing our path. It was an easy and calm arrival into Rotterdam.
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No matter where we are, one constant remains: container ships are a constant presence on the world’s oceans.
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We arrived Cherbourg at 8AM and with bright sunshine, the kind that makes you wonder if you somehow ended up in the South of France. A quick glance at the GPS confirmed it: still firmly in the North. Guess the weather had a sense of humor.
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Cruising into Oslo aboard Balmoral? Discover scenic harbor views, the famous floating sauna, and top tips for crew and visitors alike—right from the ship’s bridge.
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Not much to report from today’s port stay in Southampton—just a quiet and calm day before we head back to sea. Unlike the usual hustle and bustle of a busy port, things feel quiet. The Balmoral is the only cruise ship here. No other floating hotels in sight—just us, taking up all the attention.
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I found Karlatornet, the tallest building in Sweden, after spotting it in Cities: Skylines. A real-life surprise in the heart of Gothenburg!
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Seafarer and Family Man
I'm Dexter— a seafarer by profession, a traveler by passion, and a homebody by choice.
