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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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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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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

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The Role of Maritime Tourism in Africa’s Coastal Communities

A safari might be the first vacation that comes to mind when thinking about visiting Africa but maritime tourism is playing an increasingly important role.

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7 Risks of Screening Seafarer Candidates Using Social Media

Screening candidates for seafarer jobs on social media is free, quick and easy. BUT there are things to watch out for. Martide takes a look at a few of the pitfalls to help you decide whether or not candidate screening on social media is right for you.

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The Day of the Seafarer 2026

Day of the Seafarer is an observance day on June 25th to highlight the work of seafarers & to recognize the role they play in the global economy.