Life at Sea

Martide blog posts about life at sea including seafarer mental health and wellbeing, life on a cargo or container ship, tips for getting on with fellow crew and more.

How to Stay Upbeat Onboard Your Vessel this Christmas

Attitude is key to staying upbeat when working in a seafarer job. It'll carry you through the festive season even if you’re miles away from home.

Nautical Terms That Begin with the Letters X, Y & Z

If you’re looking for maritime terminology that begins with the letters X, Y & Z you’re in luck - check out our shipping glossary blog post now!

Nautical Terms That Begin with the Letters U, V & W

Looking for maritime terms and phrases and want to find out what some of the shipping industry’s acronyms mean? You’ve landed on the right blog!

The Pros & Cons of Working in a Seafarer Job

Working in a job at sea isn’t for everyone but if you want something other than the 9 to 5, a maritime career offers a lifetime of opportunities.

Nautical Terms That Begin with the Letter T

From tacking to tank cleaning and from TEU to tonnage. Looking for the meanings of maritime words & acronyms beginning with T? Keep on reading!

Nautical Terms That Begin with the Letter S

From seatime to seaspeak & from starboard to second dog watch if you're looking for a nautical term or maritime meaning beginning with S read on!

Nautical Terms That Begin with the Letters Q & R

Ever wondered what a sailor’s quarters are? Or a reefer ship? If you’re looking for nautical terms beginning with Q & R this is the blog for you.

Keeping the Knot Taut: Maintaining Healthy Relationships as a Sailor

Maintaining a healthy relationship while sailing as a merchant mariner is difficult. Here we look at ways to keep your relationship alive & well.

How to Stay Focused When Working in a Seafarer Job

Find out why staying focused is crucial for meeting your career and fitness goals and will increase your safety when working in a seafarer job.

Nautical Terms That Begin with the Letter P

Are you looking for the meaning of a nautical word or term that begins with P? If so, we have you covered! From pilotage to Panamax and more.

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