Gavin Hirst

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Writing Receipt of Application Emails in Maritime Recruitment

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Crew Manager Guide to Interview Invitation Emails in Maritime Recruitment

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How to Find Crew for Your LNG Fueled Vessels

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Why Your Shipping Company or Manning Agency Must be Adaptable in 2026

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What is a Stowaway on a Ship?

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What is the Best Crew Management Software Solution?

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Dive Deeper: 21 Inspiring Quotes About Diving (with Insights)

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World Tsunami Awareness Day: Understanding, Preparing, Innovating

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National Maritime Day Philippines 2025: Facts, Stats & the Future of Filipino Seafaring

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What's a Crewing System & Does Your Maritime Recruitment Strategy Need One?

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9 Ways to Optimize Your Maritime Recruitment Strategy

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What Younger Seafarers Expect from an Employer in 2025: How Martide Leads the Way

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How Tech-Savvy Must You Be to Work in Jobs at Sea?

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Maritime Apps Shipowners & Manning Agents Must Look Out For

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Seafarer Happiness: An Updated Review for 2025

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Why You Should Track Your Applicants in Maritime Recruitment

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How is eCommerce Changing the Future of Maritime Transport?

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European Maritime Day 2025: Cork Welcomes Europe's Blue Economy Leaders

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5 Essential Communication Tips for the Maritime Industry

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Women in Maritime: Building a Barrier-Free Workplace

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Achieving Greater Diversity in the Maritime Industry

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Optimizing Maritime Recruitment: The Role of a Hiring Team

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The Future of Maritime Job Search: from Desktop to Mobile

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Easier Maritime Recruitment with Candidate Evaluation Forms

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Martide vs. CrewInspector: Choosing the Best Crewing Software

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Everything You Need to Know About Shipping Containers

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ERP Software: An Efficient Tool for Maritime Recruitment

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Interesting Facts about Modern Maritime Transport

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What are Places of Refuge for Ships in Distress?

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Why an Organized Interview Is a Must in Maritime Recruitment

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Challenges & Solutions: How are Perishable Food Items Shipped?