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What Seafarers Can Expect From a Professional Manning Agency

Unfortunately there are too many unscrupulous companies out there posing as maritime recruitment agencies, manning agents or crewing agencies whose sole purpose is to rip off seafarers

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Why Being Organized Increases Candidate Engagement

If your department is still using manual methods and physical filing systems, not only is this far more time consuming and inefficient, it also slows down the hiring process for your seafarers.

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Everything You Need to Know About Mining Ships

In this post we're going to be taking a look at one of the lesser known merchant ships: The mining vessel. So if you've ever sat down and Googled “what is a mining ship” or “what is a mining vessel” you're in luck!

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Inspiring Seaman Quotes in Tagalog

Inspiring seaman quotes in Tagalog! Wag mo hayaang sumasabay ka lang sa agos ng dagat. Minsan, dapat ikaw mismo ang kokontrol ng direksyon nito.

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Why You Must Harness the Power of Tech in Maritime Recruitment

Times have changed and deciding whether or not to "go digital" is no longer something you can afford to consider in maritime recruitment today. If you're not embracing technology in your shipping company, you're going to fall behind your competitors.

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10 Valentine's Day Ideas for Seafarers & Their Partners

We look at some ways you can connect with your SO on Valentine's Day even if you're working on a cargo ship, tanker, cruise ship or other vessel.

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What are Aids to Navigation in Maritime?

What are Aids to Navigation (ATONs) in the maritime industry - and why should seafarers always be mindful of them? Let's find out!

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Pros & Cons of Using Manning Agents for Maritime Recruitment

Due to the challenges of controlling recruitment activities, managing expenses, planning the rotation and ensuring seafarers well-being, there has been a number of owners who have decided to hand this task over to specialized crewing providers.

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13 YouTube Channels About Seafarer Jobs to Check Out

Whether you're already working in a seafarer job, are thinking about pursuing a career in the maritime industry or you just have a fascination with all things merchant navy, it's always interesting to see life onboard a container or cargo ship. Check out these 13 seafarer YouTube channels.