Martide Blog – Maritime Recruitment & Seafarer Career Guides

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What Do Cargo Ships Carry? More Than You Probably Think!

From bananas and bicycles to cars, crude oil, coffee, smartphones and even live animals, cargo ships transport the products that keep the global economy moving.

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How to Reduce Administrative Work Without Hiring More Staff

If you ever feel like you need more hands on deck or there aren't enough hours in the day, it can be tempting to hire more people. But here's how you can save time and effort without adding to your payroll.

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Building a Personal Brand at Sea: How Seafarers Can Stand Out Online

Ask any crewing officer how they narrow down a stack of near-identical CVs and sooner or later you'll hear the same thing: they Google people.

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How Seafarers Can Stay Connected at Sea With Mobile Data

You need internet for seafarers for family updates, pay questions, weather checks, training, and, yes, the occasional five-minute scroll after a long watch.

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What Is Good Seamanship & How Can You Be a Great Seafarer?

What is good seamanship, why does it matter, and how can YOU become the seafarer who every crew member (and employer!) wants to work with?

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Should Your Maritime Business Implement an Intern Program?

Interns should not be used as free menial labor and they must be mentored. Here's how your maritime company can make internships work for you.

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When Should the Officer on Watch Summon the Ship's Master?

Martide explores when an Officer of the Watch should call the Master, why it matters and what risks arise if the call is delayed - or never made.

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How to Handle Bullying in the Maritime Workplace

Nobody likes a bully, but what should you do if you're a manager - or a coworker - of someone who's being bullied in your maritime organization?

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How Maritime Leaders Can Choose and Invest in Effective Staff Training

Maritime industry leaders face a familiar squeeze: budgets are tight, schedules are tighter, and every staff training investment has to earn its keep. Here's how.