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6 Tips for Managing Overly-Emotional Crew & Employees

What do you do when someone in your office or on one of your vessels is either always crying or throwing tantrums? Our 6 tips help you deal!

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Why Do Ships Use Port & Starboard?

Why do ships use port & starboard instead of left & right? How do you remember which is port & which is starboard? Our blog post has the answers!

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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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Martide's User Groups Make Maritime Recruitment Easier

You're a busy Crew Manager, Maritime Recruitment Officer or Manning Agent. Here's how Martide's User Groups help you delegate tasks to staff.

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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?