Welcome to Shippys.org’s blog contributor program! We appreciate your interest in sharing your maritime knowledge and experiences with our global seafarer community. To maintain high-quality, informative, and respectful content, please follow these guideline
1. Who Can Contribute?
We welcome submissions from:
✅ Active or retired seafarers (deck officers, engineers, ratings, etc.)
✅ Maritime trainers and industry experts
✅ Maritime students with well-researched articles
✅ Shipping professionals with valuable insights
Note: Contributors must have genuine maritime experience or expertise.
2. Content Requirements
✅ Accepted Topics
- Career advice for seafarers
- Technical guides (navigation, engineering, safety, etc.)
- Personal experiences at sea (lessons learned, challenges overcome)
- Industry trends and innovations
- Mental health and wellness at sea
- Regulatory updates (STCW, SOLAS, MARPOL, etc.)
❌ Prohibited Content
- Plagiarized or AI-generated content (we verify originality)
- Promotional posts for specific companies/products (unless sponsored)
- Offensive, discriminatory, or unprofessional language
- Misinformation or unverified claims
- Political or religious debates
3. Writing Standards
Formatting
- Word Count: 800–2,000 words (longer guides are welcome if well-structured)
- Language: Clear, professional English (non-native speakers are welcome, but content should be proofread)
- Structure: Use headings, bullet points, and short paragraphs for readability
- Images: Include high-quality photos/diagrams (must have rights or attribution)
Tone
- Professional yet conversational (like sharing advice with a fellow seafarer)
- Fact-based (cite sources where needed)
- Encouraging and helpful
4. Submission Process
- Pitch First: Email contributors@shippys.org with:
- Proposed topic (1–2 sentences)
- Brief outline (key points to cover)
- Your maritime background
- Approval: We’ll respond within 3–5 business days.
- Submit Draft: Send your complete article as a Word doc or Google Doc (no PDFs).
- Review & Editing: Our team may suggest edits for clarity or accuracy.
- Publication: Approved posts go live within 1–2 weeks, depending on our schedule.
5. Author Rights & Credits
- Byline: Your name (or pen name) and bio will be included.
- Editing: We reserve the right to make minor edits for readability.
- Originality: You must own the content; we check for plagiarism.
- Sharing: You’re encouraged to share your published post on social media!
Note: We don’t currently pay for guest posts but offer exposure to our maritime audience.
6. Code of Conduct
- Be respectful: No personal attacks or discriminatory language.
- Stay accurate: Double-check facts, especially regarding regulations.
- Disclose conflicts: Mention if you’re affiliated with a company/product discussed.
Violations may result in content removal or revoked contributor/Author privileges.
Ready to Contribute?
Email contributors@shippys.org with your idea!
⚓ Thank you for helping seafarers navigate their careers!