Martide Blog – Page 18 of 30

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What is Dry Docking & Why Do Ships Do It?

Every machine needs regular maintenance, repairs, and upkeep to operate efficiently. The procedure used for routinely maintaining and repairing ships, boats, and other watercraft is called dry docking.

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7 Ways Maritime Recruitment Teams Can Go Paperless

The paperless office is something that most workplaces aspire to be. Eliminating, or at least, reducing, the amount of paper you use is not just better for the planet, it's also kinder on your budget too when you remove the need to purchase paper, printer ink and even files and folders.

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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.

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What Happens in a Seafarer Medical Examination?

The examination concentrates on a person's health before they accept a job role. At the same time, fit-for-work testing emphasizes the person's functional capabilities in relation to the demands and dangers of a particular profession.

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Can Passengers Travel on Cargo Ships?

You think you've seen it all, from opulent cruise ships with 5-star superior suites and eco-retreats with activity programs removed from the mainstream tourists. However, have you ever thought about taking a journey in the "Container Class"?

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Why Teams that Collaborate are Higher Functioning

Studies have shown that there are three psychological demands when it comes to establishing outstanding workplaces and high-performing teams.

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How to Take Over a Navigational Watch

Even though sailors of today employ GPS and other high-tech gadgets to navigate their vessels across treacherous waters, the principles of a safe navigational watch remain the standard and protocol.

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How to Communicate with Your Remote Teams & Offshore Crew

How do you deal with issues and communicate with teams as someone working in maritime recruitment or crew planning when the people and the issues are geographically all over the place?

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What Are the Different Types of Alarms on Ships?

Coupled with fickle weather, treacherous seas, and a dose of manmade error, life at sea can be challenging and risky. But that's where your ship's emergency signals and alarms can help. They can assist the crew in responding appropriately to a crisis or preventing an issue.