Martide Blog – Page 26 of 31

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12 of Martide's Favorite Seamen Quotes

In this post we take a look at some seafarer quotes from various well known (and not so well known) sources that continue to inspire us and make us think.

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Seafarer Training & Virtual, Augmented & Mixed Reality

The maritime industry is changing. Technologies like augmented, mixed and virtual reality are being used to attract and train new seafarers in the industry.

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Will Seafarers be Replaced by Robots?

The UK Government's Maritime 2050 strategy highlights technological advancement as at the forefront of tackling the ever-increasing demand for global sea trade.

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5 Ways to Accelerate Your Time to Hire in Maritime Recruitment

In maritime recruitment you've crew change over dates to meet but if you're struggling to fill vacancies in time, it's time to look at what’s slowing you down.

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How to Attract Tech Talent in Maritime Recruitment

The need for tech savvy people and seafarers means many shipping companies struggle to attract employees and contractors who have the latest technical skills. There's a number of reasons and we take a look at some of them and consider how to address the lack of tech talent in the maritime industry.

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Is Your Maritime Recruitment Process Losing You Candidates?

Do you feel like you should be getting more candidates applying for your seafarer jobs? You know your company is great to work for but applicants are either not coming through the door or are dropping out of the process halfway through. Could there be an issue with your maritime recruitment process?

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How is Marine Technology Impacting Seafarer Jobs?

The advance of marine tech means vessels are very different places to work due to the digitization of platforms. But what impact does this have on seafarers?

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Why Listening is Vital for Crew Retention

Retention issues are stressful! Here's why listening to your seafarers is a crucial tool in the war against crew members who vanish at the end of a contract.

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How Transparency Can Improve Your Crew Retention Rates

If you can create more honest engagement with the seafarers who apply for your jobs, you’ll increase the chances of them remaining loyal to your company.