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10 of Martide's Top Seafarer Quotes About Storms at Sea

Even if you're just a casual reader of Martide's Employer Blog and/or our Seafarer Blog, no doubt you'll have noticed that we enjoy a good old fashioned list of seafarer quotes every now and again! So with that in mind, here are 10 maritime quotes about stormy seas for you to enjoy.

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Building a Strong Online Maritime Recruitment Strategy

Businesses are constantly building their strategies to adapt to an ever-changing world. This is now even more vital with the changes brought about by the pandemic. One business strategy that's rapidly transforming is talent acquisition as recruiters struggle to adjust to a remote hiring process.

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10 of Martide's Favorite Seafarer Quotes

There's no time like the present to celebrate the very people that keep our maritime industry moving through their sheer determination and hard work: seafarers. With that in mind, here are 10 inspirational seafarer quotes just for you.

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4 Reasons Why There Are So Few Women in Seafarer Jobs

It's no secret shipping has a high ratio of men to women in seafarer jobs. Much can be blamed on the traditional mindset of a male dominated industry. But what other causes are there for a female seaman being such a rare sight? Martide take a look at some reasons.

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How to Choose the Best Maritime Recruitment Agency

Are you a shipowner looking for a maritime recruitment agency to fill your seafarer jobs? Maybe you're not getting results from your current crewing company. Perhaps you're hiring a recruiter for the first time. Make sure you choose the right team for the job by reading this post first.

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10 of Martide's Favorite Seafarer Quotes About the Sea

At Martide we love seafarer quotes. Anyone who's read any of our other blog posts featuring inspirational quotes for seamen can tell you that! So for this post we thought it'd be nice to put together 10 of our favorite seamanship quotes about that thing that features in all our lives: the sea.

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6 Ways to Create a Community in Seafarer Jobs

As a seafarer a huge part of ensuring time onboard isn't damaging your mental health is making the most of the camaraderie that comes with spending so much time with a small group of people. Having time alone to catch up with loved ones via social media is crucial, but so too is community spirit.

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11 Ways to Build Collaborative Teams in Maritime Recruitment

In maritime recruitment you need your team to be as efficient as possible. Our 11 tips (and our crewing system!) help boost collaboration.

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Will Autonomous Ships Signal the End of Seafarer Jobs?

Autonomous ships and smart ships are buzzwords that have been doing the rounds in the maritime industry recently. And it's not surprising that many have expressed concern for the future of seafarer jobs. But the rise of self sailing ships doesn't necessarily mean the end of the mariner. Here's why.