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Nautical Terms That Begin with the Letter M

If you're interested in nautical terms & maritime phrases check out this blog post which has shipping industry related words beginning with M!

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How to Give Employees & Crew Constructive Feedback

Unless it's worded carefully many people think constructive criticism is just another way of telling them they've done something wrong.

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Nautical Terms That Begin with the Letters J, K & L

Are you looking for the definition of a certain nautical term, phrase or acronym? If that word begins with either J, K or L then you're in luck!

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Building a Successful Hybrid Maritime Recruitment Team

You still need your maritime recruitment processes and crew planning systems to be working seamlessly if you go hybrid. But how? Here's how.

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Everything You Need to Know About Coaster Vessels

Ever wondered what a coaster vessel is? This article is one in a series of posts about the merchant fleet and covers coastal sailing ships.

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National Maritime Day India: Facts & Stats

April 5th was India's National Maritime Day but why is it celebrated on this date, and what do you need to know about Maritime Day in India?

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What To Do When Your Vessel is Dragging Anchor

What happens when an anchor is lowered but the ship doesn't stay in place? That is called a dragging anchor & we will discuss this in this post.

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6 Ways to Be a Greener Shipping Company or Manning Agency

Going green is a no-brainer for most companies. How can you make your maritime recruitment operations & crew planning systems more eco-friendly?

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World Meteorological Day & Our Oceans

March 23rd is World Meteorological Day and this year's theme is apt for our seafarer blog, with the focus on “The ocean, our climate and weather”