Martide Blog

The history of sailor tattoos is a long and interesting one. So why do sailors have tattoos and what is the meaning behind nautical tattoos?

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By: Eve Church

A good ship's menu can boost morale and make crew less homesick. Learn the secrets to a delicious, diverse menu that caters to all onboard.

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By: Guest Blogger

Are you staying fit & healthy when working at sea? What about mental health? Are you looking after your mind when you’re working as a seafarer?

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By: Eve Church

June 30th is World Social Media Day which highlights the positive impact of social media. How does this effect seafarers & maritime recruitment?

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By: Eve Church

Day of the Seafarer is an observance day on June 25th to highlight the work of seafarers & to recognize the role they play in the global economy.

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By: Eve Church

Crew managers and manning agents love our Data Templates function! We created it so you can set your exact requirements for your jobs at sea. Data Templates make it easy for you to manage different requirements, however big or small.

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By: Eve Church

Want to know what a cable laying ship is? Cable ships are deep sea going vessels which are designed to lay underwater cables on the sea bed.

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By: Eve Church

If you’ve ever wanted to know what some of the expressions used by seafarers and others in the maritime industry mean, this is the blog for you.

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By: Eve Church

Every year on May 22nd the USA celebrates National Maritime Day, so we thought we'd look at some facts and stats about the U.S. merchant marines.

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By: Eve Church

May 18th is the International Day for Women in Maritime. Find out what that means and what the theme for the 2023 International Women in Maritime Day is.

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By: Eve Church