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Just as various communities, industries and organizations celebrate observance days, such as World Maritime Day, on May 2nd it's World Tuna Day.

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By: Eve Church

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.

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By: Tricia Tan By: Gavin Hirst

You’ve heard the term Software as a Service (SaaS) but are you 100% sure what it means and, more importantly, how it could help you run your shipping company or manning agency with more efficiency? A SaaS can be invaluable in streamlining maritime recruitment and crew planning so let’s take a look.

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By: Eve Church

Working in a maritime job often means your crewmates are from different countries. Here's why that's great - plus how to overcome any barriers.

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By: Eve Church

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

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By: Tricia Tan By: Gavin Hirst

Do you want to work in a maritime job ashore rather than in a job at sea? We explore the many varied jobs in ports. Carry on reading to find out more.

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By: Eve Church

Heard about the cargo ship that lost nearly 5 million pieces of Lego overboard? This is all you need to know about the Tokio Express Lego spill!

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By: Eve Church

Martide is continuing our series of blog posts that explore the theme “what is a seafarer’s job” by looking at examples of maritime jobs and jobs at sea. In this post we look at Bosun jobs and see what they involve. If you’re interested in a career at sea, find out if a Bosun’s life is for you!

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By: Eve Church

Ever wondered what shipping alliances are, what they do and who they benefit? Read on for a deep dive into these strategic maritime partnerships.

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By: Eve Church

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?

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By: Gavin Hirst