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What are Aids to Navigation (ATONs) in the maritime industry - and why should seafarers always be mindful of them? Let’s find out!

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By: Tricia Tan

Due to the challenges of controlling recruitment activities, managing expenses, planning the rotation and ensuring seafarers well-being, there has been a number of owners who have decided to hand this task over to specialized crewing providers.

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By: Eve Church

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

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

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

At Martide we’re always looking for qualified seamen and seawomen for our employers’ and manning agents’ maritime job vacancies. So if you haven’t created a Martide account yet and you’re looking for a job at sea, we highly recommend you make it your new year’s resolution!

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By: Eve Church

Every machine needs regular maintenance, repairs, and upkeep to operate efficiently. The procedure used for routinely maintaining and repairing ships, boats, and other watercraft is called dry docking.

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By: Tricia Tan