Jobs at Sea

Read our posts for an insight into different jobs at sea, seafarer ranks, working on ships, seafarer jobs, working in the merchant navy and more.

A Seafarer's Guide to Changing Employer or Manning Agent

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!

6 Wellness Tips for Officers of the Watch

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.

14 New Year's Resolutions for Maritime Industry People

Whether you're a Crew Manager, Recruitment Officer or you work in a maritime job at sea, there's no time like New Year to plan for the year ahead

9 Tips for Fast Tracking Your Maritime Career at Sea

Do you want to fast track your maritime career and work in higher ranking seafarer jobs? Read our 9 top tips for advancing your career at sea.

Handling Low Visibility When You’re Officer of the Watch

Limited vision caused by fog, severe rain, or a dust storm is one of the most hazardous situations for a ship. How do Officers of the Watch cope?

What You Need to Know About Sea Time

If you’ve ever heard the term sea time, you may have thought it refers to the time seafarers spend at sea. And you're not completely wrong. However, if you aspire to be a seafarer you need to know that sea time refers to a seafarer’s time spent working on a vessel.

How to Make the Most of Shore Leave

Life on a container ship means perks of the job for seafarers - ones that people working in shore-based positions can only dream of. And one of those perks is the opportunity to visit new countries on shore leave. But how can you make the most of that often all too short, time on land?

Why Critical Decision-Making Skills are Vital in Maritime Jobs