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How to Take Over a Navigational Watch

Even though sailors of today employ GPS and other high-tech gadgets to navigate their vessels across treacherous waters, the principles of a safe navigational watch remain the standard and protocol.

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Nautical Terms That Begin with the Letters E & F

If you're curious to find out the meanings of some more weird and wonderful words to do with shipping, sailing, seafarer jobs, merchant navy ranks and vessels, keep on reading as we explore some nautical words that start with E and F.

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How to Communicate with Your Remote Teams & Offshore Crew

How do you deal with issues and communicate with teams as someone working in maritime recruitment or crew planning when the people and the issues are geographically all over the place?

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What Are the Different Types of Alarms on Ships?

Coupled with fickle weather, treacherous seas, and a dose of manmade error, life at sea can be challenging and risky. But that's where your ship's emergency signals and alarms can help. They can assist the crew in responding appropriately to a crisis or preventing an issue.

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How to Create a Talent Pipeline in Maritime Recruitment

In maritime recruitment, you can't rely on the best seafarers applying organically for your jobs anymore. To be successful long term you must be proactive, targeting the candidates that are a great fit for your shipping company and building a relationship with them.

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Nautical Terms That Begin with the Letter D

If you've been checking out our other blog posts about nautical terms, you might be interested in this post which covers maritime words and phrases that begin with the letter D. So let's take a look at everything from DWT and davits to dunnage and duty!

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How to Cope with Stress When Working in a Seafarer Job

If you're working in a seafarer job you don't need us to tell you life onboard can sometimes be stressful. So how do you deal with that stress?

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7 Time Saving Tips for When You Work in Maritime Recruitment

From sourcing seafarers to scheduling interviews to checking documents and finding suitable candidates in time to meet change over dates, your to-do list is often a long and overwhelming one. Here are some tips that will help you save time and reduce your stress levels!

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Seafarer Jobs & the Importance of Being Kind

It can be tough dealing with someone onboard who has a negative attitude or who is downright unpleasant. But you don't have to react. Keep your composure and spirits up, practice kindness and compassion and you'll soon spread your positive vibes from the engine room to the bridge!