Gavin Hirst

Gavin is a contributing writer to the Martide blog who covers topics ranging from life at sea to maritime crew management software. A native Brit who is now based in Auckland, NZ, Gavin is also an SEO expert and partner in a successful digital marketing agency that has offices in New Zealand and the United Kingdom.

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Optimizing Maritime Recruitment: The Role of a Hiring Team

What is a hiring team and how can it help you streamline your maritime recruitment operations so that you can meet crew change dates with ease?

The Future of Maritime Job Search: from Desktop to Mobile

Job ads have evolved from printed ads on posters and newspapers, to advertisements on TV, to online websites on the computer, up to the job-hunting apps in smartphones that we have today.

Easier Maritime Recruitment with Candidate Evaluation Forms

Keeping track of who is who can be challenging when interviewing a lot of seafarers. How can evaluation forms make maritime recruitment easier?

Martide vs. CrewInspector: Choosing the Best Crewing Software

What's the best crewing software for shipowners and manning agents? How do crewing systems compare? Let’s check out Martide and CrewInspector.

Everything You Need to Know About Shipping Containers

Ever wanted to know absolutely everything there is to know about the humble shipping container? You're in luck - as this blog reveals all!

ERP Software: An Efficient Tool for Maritime Recruitment

Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP) software makes maritime recruitment easier by automating admin and tasks, making them less time-consuming.

Interesting Facts about Modern Maritime Transport

You might be surprised to know how maritime transport started with hollowed logs in ancient times and turned into the behemoth ships that we have today.

Why Are Ships Referred to as 'She'?

In the past sailors would spend a lot of time at sea and would develop strong attachment to their ships. As a result, it was typical for them to refer to their ship with affection. Seafarers were said to be "married to the sea" and frequently named their ships after the women they cherished.

What are Places of Refuge for Ships in Distress?

The primary priority when a ship is involved in an accident or cannot continue its voyage is to remove the vessel, crew, and cargo from harm's way while avoiding further damage to the environment. But where would they go? Who should help them?

Why an Organized Interview Is a Must in Maritime Recruitment

If conducted well, the interview gives the employer a chance to ascertain whether an applicant's qualifications, background, and personality match those of the position.

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