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Best Indian shipping companies for cadet sign-on? Looking for honest reviews and company experiences from working sailors — interested in both shore-based training quality and sea berths available.

Radar failure in restricted visibility — what's your contingency plan? Had a close call last week in heavy fog off Singapore Strait. Sharing my experience and keen to hear your SOPs.

Missing family is the hardest part of this job. How do you all cope with long contracts and stay mentally healthy at sea? Currently on month 7 of a 9-month contract. Would love to hear how fellow mariners handle the emotional side of seafaring.

Best preparation strategy for MMD Oral Exams? Any specific topics that examiners focus on recently? I have my Class 2 oral coming up in 3 months. Would love to know what topics are hot right now and how you structured your prep.

Main engine failed to start on departure — what are the first checks you do? We had a situation last port where the ME wouldn't turn over. Had to do an emergency departure delay. Curious what your troubleshooting sequence looks like.

What is the correct procedure for an abandon ship drill as per SOLAS regulations, and how often must it be conducted on merchant vessels? Looking for the exact frequency and checklist required for abandon ship drills on merchant vessels.

How is the gyro compass affected by latitude, and what corrections should a navigating officer apply at high latitudes? I'm currently on a tanker transiting north of 70°N. Looking for the theoretical basis and practical correction steps for accurate watchkeeping.