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A young man on a dock trying to decide which direction his maritime career should go in: deck department or engine department

Maritime Careers: Deciding Between the Deck & Engine Departments

Thinking about a maritime career and wondering whether to work in a ship's engine department or deck department? Read our blog for some advice.

bulk carrier

Everything You Need to Know About Bulk Carriers

A bulk carrier, bulker, or bulk freighter is a type of merchant ship that transports dry goods in bulk that are not packed into containers, drums or other packaging. We're talking about cargo such as grain, cement, coal, ore and even sugar.

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What To Do if a Fake Agency is Advertising Jobs in Your Name

If you've realized that a fake manning agency is advertising YOUR maritime jobs to unsuspecting seafarers, you need to take action. Here's how.

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Add Your Maritime Training Center to an Online Directory Now

If you're a seafarer training center or maritime training academy, help new clients find you by adding your details to an online maritime directory.

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How to Organize & Store Your Seafarers' Travel Documents

Are you a Crew Manager needing an easier way to store your seafarers' travel documents? Learn about our maritime crew management software here.

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15 Iconic Lighthouses Across the Globe You Must Visit

Want something different to do on your next trip or vacation? How about visiting a lighthouse? Here are 15 iconic lighthouses you shouldn't miss.

fishing vessel at sunset

Everything You Need to Know About Fishing Vessels

We all know a fishing vessel is a boat used to catch fish, whether that's on the sea, a lake or a river. It goes without saying that fishing boats vary in size and complexity, but what you might not know is that they can be broken down into a number of main categories and then subcategories.

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Perks of Online Maritime Directories for Working Gear Suppliers

As a supplier of work and safety gear in the maritime industry, would YOU like a free and easy way to attract new clients? Read this and find out how.

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Everything You Need to Know About RoRo Ships

Do you want to know what a RoRo ship is? If so, you've come to the right place. RoRo stands for roll-on / roll-off which means it's a vessel that has been designed to carry wheeled cargo: Think cars, vans, trailers, busses and trucks. Anything that can be 'rolled on and then rolled off' the ship.