We post regularly on topics ranging from life at sea, maritime recruitment, seafarer job seeker tips, maritime crew management systems and more.
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By:
Eve Church
In this post we thought we’d take a look at some of the different ways that crews on vessels today navigate so that they, and their cargo (and passengers, if any) can safely and accurately reach their port of destination.
By:
Eve Church
You think you've seen it all, from opulent cruise ships with 5-star superior suites and eco-retreats with activity programs removed from the mainstream tourists. However, have you ever thought about taking a journey in the "Container Class"?
By:
Tricia Tan
Studies have shown that there are three psychological demands when it comes to establishing outstanding workplaces and high-performing teams.
By:
Tricia Tan
Even though sailors of today employ GPS and other high-tech gadgets to navigate their vessels across treacherous waters, the principles of a safe navigational watch remain the standard and protocol.
By:
Tricia Tan
If you’re curious to find out the meanings of some more weird and wonderful words to do with shipping, sailing, seafarer jobs, merchant navy ranks and vessels, keep on reading as we explore some nautical words that start with E and F.
By:
Eve Church
How do you deal with issues and communicate with teams as someone working in maritime recruitment or crew planning when the people and the issues are geographically all over the place?
By:
Eve Church
Shipfitter jobs are exactly what they sound like: the job entails fitting the parts of a ship together. But that’s a deceptively simple description of this physically demanding and highly skilled job. If you’re interested in applying for shipfitter jobs in the maritime industry contact Martide now.
By:
Eve Church
Coupled with fickle weather, treacherous seas, and a dose of manmade error, life at sea can be challenging and risky. But that's where your ship's emergency signals and alarms can help. They can assist the crew in responding appropriately to a crisis or preventing an issue.
By:
Tricia Tan
In maritime recruitment, you can't rely on the best seafarers applying organically for your jobs anymore. To be successful long term you must be proactive, targeting the candidates that are a great fit for your shipping company and building a relationship with them.
By:
Eve Church