Martide Blog – Page 41 of 62

battleship's engine room

What Equipment Can You Find in a Ship's Engine Room?

An engine room typically consists of three platforms—the top, middle, and bottom But what is on each of those platforms? And why are they located there?

a hand pointing to a point on a map

How ECDIS Transformed the Maritime Industry

Today, navigation is aided by technology. If you're pinpointing locations or accessing directions, there's a high chance you're using an Electronic Chart Display and Information System AKA ECDIS.

large container ship

What Factors Affect Container Ship Capacity?

Containers are an integral part of shipping and logistics. They are used to transport a wide range of goods around the world, ranging from consumer goods like electronics and clothing to industrial goods like machinery and raw materials.

statue of Neptune

What is the Line Crossing Ceremony for Seafarers?

The maritime industry isn't without its fair share of superstitions. One such sailor superstition has stood the test of time—the “true” beginning of your seaman career is marked by an age-old ceremony, Crossing the Line.

fireworks over a port

Happy New Year, Happy New Seafarer Job!

At Martide we're always looking for qualified seamen and seawomen for our employers' and manning agents' maritime job vacancies. So if you haven't created a Martide account yet and you're looking for a job at sea, we highly recommend you make it your new year's resolution!

ship in dry dock

What is Dry Docking & Why Do Ships Do It?

Every machine needs regular maintenance, repairs, and upkeep to operate efficiently. The procedure used for routinely maintaining and repairing ships, boats, and other watercraft is called dry docking.

phone with sticker on it saying sign here

7 Ways Maritime Recruitment Teams Can Go Paperless

The paperless office is something that most workplaces aspire to be. Eliminating, or at least, reducing, the amount of paper you use is not just better for the planet, it's also kinder on your budget too when you remove the need to purchase paper, printer ink and even files and folders.

person dressed as ghost waving

Why Ghosting Candidates Harms Your Maritime Recruitment Ops

It's no secret that candidates ghost employers In your small to mid-size shipping company or manning agency, you've probably had your fair share of applicants who've gotten halfway through the recruiting process and then - poof - suddenly disappeared without trace.

silhouette of a type of ship at sunset

What Are Some Different Types of Merchant Navy Ships?

There are numerous types of boats and ships plying their trade across the world's oceans, from small pleasure craft to fishing boats and from superyachts to warships. Here at Martide, we're interested in the types of ships you'll find in the merchant navy.