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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.

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By: Nathaly Seruela

Here are some of the best maritime industry apps on the market that shipowners and manning agents should really consider downloading.

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By: Tricia Tan

Whether you’re already working in a seafarer job, are thinking about pursuing a career in the maritime industry or you just have a fascination with all things merchant navy, it’s always interesting to see life onboard a container or cargo ship. Check out these 13 seafarer YouTube channels.

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By: Eve Church

An engine room typically consists of three platforms—the top, middle, and bottom But what is on each of those platforms? And why are they located there?

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By: Tricia Tan

Utilizing social media and keywords to enable clients to find your business is a must. But did you know that you can also use keywords to find or attract another market?

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By: Tricia Tan

Today, navigation is aided by technology. If you’re pinpointing locations or accessing directions, there’s a high chance you’re using an Electronic Chart Display and Information System AKA ECDIS.

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By: Tricia Tan

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

At the end of the year we like to take a nostalgic look backwards and see what the most read blog posts on our seafarer blog were. The main reason we like to do this is because it helps us to see what topics you’re interested in as a reader so that we can deliver similar blog posts in the future.

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By: Eve Church

Containers are an integral part of shipping and logistics. They are used to transport a wide range of goods around the world, ranging from consumer goods like electronics and clothing to industrial goods like machinery and raw materials.

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By: Nathaly Seruela

The maritime industry isn’t without its fair share of superstitions. One such sailor superstition has stood the test of time—the “true” beginning of your seaman career is marked by an age-old ceremony, Crossing the Line.

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By: Tricia Tan