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10 Fascinating Facts about the Shipping Industry in 2025

You must read these 10 facts about the maritime industry and cargo ships so you can impress people with them! The numbers are mind blowing!

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Calendar of International Maritime Observance Days

From the Day of the Seafarer and World Maritime Day to lesser known events such as Sea Sunday, here's your guide to maritime observance days.

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16 Fascinating Facts About Shipping & Geography

Looking for some fun, fast and fascinating facts about shipping, ships, geographical places, football and the moon!? We have 16 for you here!

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Do I Need to Be Good at STEM to Work in a Seafarer Job?

Love them or loathe them, STEM subjects are crucial for some maritime jobs. But which ones? And do YOU need to be good at STEM to be a seafarer?

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What is the Dark Fleet? From Political Tensions to Sci-Fi

Have you ever wondered what the Dark Fleet is? Also known as Shadow Fleet, our blog looks at both the maritime meaning - and the sci-fi version!

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National Lighthouse Day 2025: Honoring Maritime History and Coastal Beacons Around the World

With August 7th being National Lighthouse Day in the USA we thought it was a good time to shine a spotlight on the history of the lighthouse!

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What is Bunkering in Shipping & How Does it Work?

Ever wondered what bunkering is, how it got its name and what fuels most modern commercial ships use? Keep on reading as we have the answers!

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Why Did Ships Have Cats Onboard? Everything You Ever Wanted to Know

Why did ships used to set sail with a ship's cat onboard? Our blog looks at the history of the ship's cat and sees why it was part of the crew.

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

Maritime crewing software systems are essential for more efficient maritime recruitment and growing a candidate database. Here's why. Read more.