Tricia Tan

Former content writer at Martide.

Maritime Apps Shipowners & Manning Agents Must Look Out For

Looking for some of the best maritime industry apps that shipowners and manning agents should consider downloading? Take a look at our list.

Women in Maritime: Building a Barrier-Free Workplace

Women are gradually taking up active roles in the marine sector. But a lot has to be done—building a barrier-free workplace may sound a tad vague, but it is the action step international maritime institutions and organizations are taking.

Achieving Greater Diversity in the Maritime Industry

For an internationally competitive and massive industry, the maritime sector still has a thing or two to improve regarding genuine diversity and inclusivity

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.

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.

Handling Low Visibility When You’re Officer of the Watch

Limited vision caused by fog, severe rain, or a dust storm is one of the most hazardous situations for a ship. How do Officers of the Watch cope?

What To Do When Your Vessel is Dragging Anchor

What happens when an anchor is lowered but the ship doesn't stay in place? That is called a dragging anchor & we will discuss this in this post.

How Does Martide Keep Your Documents Secure?

Martide does many things as a crew management and recruitment platform for forward-thinking maritime firms. But how do we keep your data secure?

Your Guide to Uniforms in the Merchant Navy

When you're in the maritime industry, a sense of purpose, identity, and pride grows because you wear a uniform that is steeped in tradition.

Why Are Vessels Scrapped & What Happens to Them?

In the maritime industry champagne bottle smashings are used to mark the birth of new ships but the fate of retired ships is rarely discussed.

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