Martide Blog – Page 7 of 31

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How Crew Managers Can Deal with Language Barriers in 2025

Crew management can be tricky due to language barriers. Read Martide's tips for Crew Managers to help stop any lost in translation issues!

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9 Ways to Optimize Your Maritime Recruitment Strategy

Connecting with qualified seafarers and driving excitement about a position requires finding ways to stand out from other employers. Here are 9.

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What Younger Seafarers Expect from an Employer in 2025: How Martide Leads the Way

Are you a Crew Manager or Manning Agent trying to attract new seafarers? Find out what younger seafarers want from a maritime recruitment process

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How Tech-Savvy Must You Be to Work in Jobs at Sea?

When you look at maritime jobs with a traditional mindset the idea that you might need to list technology skills on your seafarer resume might seem strange. But like many, if not all industries, maritime and jobs at sea are no longer immune to digitization and an increasing dependence on technology.

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Legal Considerations in Maritime Recruitment

From international conventions to contractual obligations, maritime recruitment is subject to strict legal frameworks. Find out more here.

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Seafarers Working Under the Dutch Flag: Are You Missing Out on Tax Refunds?

Working at sea under the Dutch flag comes with many financial advantages—if you know how to claim them. This guest blog post explains more.

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Maritime Apps Shipowners & Manning Agents Must Look Out For

Looking for some of the best maritime industry apps that shipowners and manning agents should consider downloading? Take a look at our list.

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Seafarer Happiness: An Updated Review for 2025

Since our last review of the Seafarers Happiness Index in 2022, there have been some interesting patterns emerging in the maritime industry.

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Why You Should Track Your Applicants in Maritime Recruitment

The ATS was developed in the hopes of reducing the time and commitment required when a company is hiring. It helps in candidate selection, but the ATS also gives employers internal insight into their interviewing and hiring process.