Martide Blog – Page 25 of 63

fog at sea

Handling Low Visibility When You're Officer of the Watch

Limited vision caused by fog, severe rain, or a dust storm is one of the most hazardous situations for a ship. How do Officers of the Watch cope?

A young female seafarer being welcomed aboard by an older male crew member

10 Tips for Onboarding Seafarers in Maritime Recruitment

Are your Recruitment Officers, Crew Managers and Heads of Department onboarding your new seafarers properly? Read our blog to find out.

a container ship at sea

What You Need to Know About Sea Time

If you've ever heard the term sea time, you may have thought it refers to the time seafarers spend at sea. And you're not completely wrong. However, if you aspire to be a seafarer you need to know that sea time refers to a seafarer's time spent working on a vessel.

The Port of Rotterdam

Everything You Need to Know About Smart Ports

Ever wondered what a smart port is? What technologies do smart ports use? What are some real examples of smart ports? Our blog has the answers!

keyboard, shopping cart, cell phone and other items connected by the Internet of Things

7 Benefits of the Internet of Things in the Maritime Industry

There's lots of talk about the Internet of Things, or the IoT. But what is it? The IoT is the regular internet - but on steroids - and it 's one of many future technologies that can help the maritime industry improve, streamline and grow.

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How Maritime Crewing Software Helps You Retain Candidates

Fed up of seafaring candidates vanishing during your hiring process? Here's how you can make maritime recruitment easier with crewing software.

port at night

How to Make the Most of Shore Leave

Life on a container ship means perks of the job for seafarers - ones that people working in shore-based positions can only dream of. And one of those perks is the opportunity to visit new countries on shore leave. But how can you make the most of that often all too short, time on land?

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Relationship Tips When One of You Works in a Seafarer Job

If one of you works in a job at sea, relationships can be hard. Read our blog for some emotional and practical tips for a healthier partnership.

rusty ship

What is Marine Salvage?

Marine salvage is the process of retrieving, rescuing, and repairing a ship – saving also its crew, cargo, and other properties – after a shipwreck or any other maritime accidents.