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Nautical Terms That Begin with the Letters U, V & W

Looking for maritime terms and phrases and want to find out what some of the shipping industry's acronyms mean? You've landed on the right blog!

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The Pros & Cons of Working in a Seafarer Job

Working in a job at sea isn't for everyone but if you want something other than the 9 to 5, a maritime career offers a lifetime of opportunities.

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Martide Makes Maritime Recruitment Easier for Manning Agents

Take a look at our blog post about the features Martide's crewing system, crew planning and maritime recruitment platform has for manning agents.

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Nautical Terms That Begin with the Letter T

From tacking to tank cleaning and from TEU to tonnage. Looking for the meanings of maritime words & acronyms beginning with T? Keep on reading!

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National Maritime Day Indonesia: Facts & Stats

September 23rd is National Maritime Day in Indonesia so we thought we'd check out some interesting facts about the nation's maritime industry.

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Nautical Terms That Begin with the Letter S

From seatime to seaspeak & from starboard to second dog watch if you're looking for a nautical term or maritime meaning beginning with S read on!

The LPG tanker, Priestley

Everything You Need to Know About LNG & LPG Tankers

Want to know what LNG & LPG tankers are? If so, you're on the right blog! We're looking at LNG & LPG ships and seeing what they transport and how.

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Nautical Terms That Begin with the Letters Q & R

Ever wondered what a sailor's quarters are? Or a reefer ship? If you're looking for nautical terms beginning with Q & R this is the blog for you.

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Keeping the Knot Taut: Maintaining Healthy Relationships as a Sailor

Maintaining a healthy relationship while sailing as a merchant mariner is difficult. Here we look at ways to keep your relationship alive & well.