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Whether you work in a maritime job on a ship or in an office or port, here are some easy ways you can celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Day.

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By: Eve Church

If you work in a maritime job at sea and your partner is on land, Valentine's Day can be hard. Here's how to cope with being apart from your S.O.

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By: Eve Church

Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP) software makes maritime recruitment easier by automating admin and tasks, making them less time-consuming.

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By: Nathaly Seruela By: Gavin Hirst

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: Gavin Hirst

If you work in maritime recruitment you need to know these 2025 recruitment trends. From digital platforms to AI, tech in recruitment is big news

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By: Eve Church

In the past sailors would spend a lot of time at sea and would develop strong attachment to their ships. As a result, it was typical for them to refer to their ship with affection. Seafarers were said to be "married to the sea" and frequently named their ships after the women they cherished.

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By: Tricia Tan By: Gavin Hirst

If you work in a maritime job and are wondering if you'd be better off changing employer or manning agency, don't do anything until you read this!

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By: Eve Church

Watchkeepers need to maintain lookout 24/7 365 but working on and off around the clock with broken sleep patterns can have an effect on wellbeing. Here are 6 tip for Officers of the Watch to help combat fatigue and find balance.

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By: Eve Church

The primary priority when a ship is involved in an accident or cannot continue its voyage is to remove the vessel, crew, and cargo from harm's way while avoiding further damage to the environment. But where would they go? Who should help them?

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By: Gavin Hirst

Ever wondered what a maritime lecturer is, where they work and how you can become one? Our article on shore-based maritime jobs has the answers.

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By: Eve Church