Martide Blog – Page 18 of 31

battleship's engine room

What Equipment Can You Find in a Ship's Engine Room?

An engine room typically consists of three platforms—the top, middle, and bottom But what is on each of those platforms? And why are they located there?

a hand pointing to a point on a map

How ECDIS Transformed the Maritime Industry

If you're pinpointing locations or accessing directions, there's a high chance you're using an Electronic Chart Display and Information System AKA ECDIS.

large container ship

What Factors Affect Container Ship Capacity?

Containers are an integral part of shipping and logistics. They are used to transport a wide range of goods around the world, ranging from consumer goods like electronics and clothing to industrial goods like machinery and raw materials.

statue of Neptune

What is the Line Crossing Ceremony for Seafarers?

The maritime industry isn't without its fair share of superstitions. One such sailor superstition has stood the test of time—the “true” beginning of your seaman career is marked by an age-old ceremony, Crossing the Line.

ship in dry dock

What is Dry Docking & Why Do Ships Do It?

The procedure used for routinely maintaining and repairing ships, boats, and other watercraft is called dry docking. Here’s everything you need to know.

phone with sticker on it saying sign here

7 Ways Maritime Recruitment Teams Can Go Paperless

Eliminating or reducing paper isn’t just better for the planet, it's also kinder on your company budget when you don’t need to purchase paper and printer ink.

person dressed as ghost waving

Why Ghosting Candidates Harms Your Maritime Recruitment Ops

It's no secret that candidates ghost employers In your small to mid-size shipping company or manning agency, you've probably had your fair share of applicants who've gotten halfway through the recruiting process and then - poof - suddenly disappeared without trace.

a nurse with stethoscope

What Happens in a Seafarer Medical Examination?

Seafarer medical examinations concentrate on a job applicant’s health before they are accepted for a job on a ship. This is what they actually entail.

Two backpackers standing on a dock looking at a container ship and surrounded by seafarers

Can Passengers Travel on Cargo Ships?

From opulent cruise ships to Antarctic explorer ships, we’ve seen it all. However, have you ever thought about taking a voyage in the "Container Class"?