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World Cup 2026: Football / Soccer Clubs with Maritime Badges

Ever wondered why so many football club badges have maritime imagery on them? Read on to find out which soccer teams have a connection to the sea.

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32 Ideas for Maritime Companies on World Social Media Day 2026

If you work in maritime recruitment or crew planning, social media could be more beneficial than you think. Here are 32 ideas to get you posting!

A middle ages couple looking thoughtful with a cruise ship and tropical beach to their left and a polar expedition ship to their right

Cruise Ship or Expedition Ship: Which Vacation is Right for You?

Trying to decide between a cruise ship vacation and a trip on an expedition ship? Not sure of the difference. Our blog has the answers you need!

A cruise ship at sea at sunset

How Do You Know if Going on a Cruise is Right for You?

Tempted by a cruise ship vacation but not quite ready to make the leap and book it? Our guide helps you determine if cruising is right for you.

The Starbucks mermaid logo rising out of some coffee beans

Anchors Aweigh: Famous Brands with Nautical Logos

From clothing to coffee shops, nautical branding is everywhere. We explore brands with maritime logos, even if they have nothing to do with the sea!

the crew and the ship's cook cheersing with tankards on the deck of a sailing ship at Christmas

Maritime Traditions and Superstitions at Christmastime

From festive maritime superstitions to learning how the sailors of yore - and modern seafarers - celebrate Christmas, our blog has the answers.

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Nautical Expressions That We Use in Everyday Life

What expressions do we use in everyday life that are inspired by life at sea? We take a look at the meaning behind some nautical expressions.

diver under water

Dive Deeper: 21 Inspiring Quotes About Diving (with Insights)

Looking for inspirational and interesting seafarer quotes, maritime quotes and quotes about diving? This blog post has you covered!

A group of seafarers playing cards in the crew mess

Easy Games for Seafarers to Play Between Shifts or Watches

When you're working in a maritime job on a vessel, it's good to have some low-key go-to games you can play in your downtime. Here's some ideas!

Leisure boats in the Philippines flying the country's flag

National Maritime Day Philippines 2025: Facts, Stats & the Future of Filipino Seafaring

Philippine National Maritime Day is celebrated yearly on the last Friday in September. So here's some facts about the nation's shipping industry.

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10 Fascinating Facts about the Shipping Industry in 2025

You must read these 10 facts about the maritime industry and cargo ships so you can impress people with them! The numbers are mind blowing!

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Calendar of International Maritime Observance Days

From the Day of the Seafarer and World Maritime Day to lesser known events such as Sea Sunday, here's your guide to maritime observance days.

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16 Fascinating Facts About Shipping & Geography

Looking for some fun, fast and fascinating facts about shipping, ships, geographical places, football and the moon!? We have 16 for you here!

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National Lighthouse Day 2025: Honoring Maritime History and Coastal Beacons Around the World

With August 7th being National Lighthouse Day in the USA we thought it was a good time to shine a spotlight on the history of the lighthouse!

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Why Did Ships Have Cats Onboard? Everything You Ever Wanted to Know

Why did ships used to set sail with a ship's cat onboard? Our blog looks at the history of the ship's cat and sees why it was part of the crew.

A colourful coral reef

Coral Triangle Day: What Is It & How Can You Get Involved?

June 9th is Coral Triangle Day. But what exactly IS Coral Triangle Day, where is it celebrated, and how can you take part? Read on to find out.

Mexican flag on the back of a boat

National Maritime Day Mexico: Facts & Stats

On June 1st Mexico celebrates National Maritime Day - or, more accurately in Spanish - Día de la Marina. But what's the history behind the day?

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What is the Definition of Maritime in 2025?

Have you ever wondered what does maritime mean? And what is the difference between marine and maritime - if any? At Martide we love anything to do with the ocean, vessels, and the maritime industry - and as anyone who reads our seafarer blog or our employer blog knows, we quite like words too!

The port of Cork, Ireland at sunset

European Maritime Day 2025: Cork Welcomes Europe's Blue Economy Leaders

20th of May is European Maritime Day (EMD) so we thought, what better time to looks at some stats and facts about the European maritime industry.

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21 Essential Websites if You Work in a Seafarer Job

Check out these 21 websites that anyone working in a maritime job should find useful for finding jobs at sea, advice and other handy resources.

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How a Cargo Ship Accident Created a Colorful Treasure Hunt

Heard about the cargo ship that lost nearly 5 million pieces of Lego overboard? This is all you need to know about the Tokio Express Lego spill!

The AISA Perla cruise ship in port

Why Are Ships Referred to as 'She'?

In the past sailors would spend a lot of time at sea and would develop strong attachment to their ships. As a result, it was typical for them to refer to their ship with affection. Seafarers were said to be "married to the sea" and frequently named their ships after the women they cherished.

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The Mysterious World of Ghost Ships & Some Famous Examples

Ever wondered what a ghost ship is and how it became a phantom vessel? Looking for famous ghost ships and their tales? Read our spooky blog post!

A lighthouse under a starry night sky

15 Iconic Lighthouses Across the Globe You Must Visit

Want something different to do on your next trip or vacation? How about visiting a lighthouse? Here are 15 iconic lighthouses you shouldn't miss.

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A History of Buoys for World Marine Aids to Navigation Day

What is World Marine Aids to Navigation Day? Ever wondered how the humble buoy came into existence? Read on for the history of AtoNs and buoys.

The Cutty Sark at Greenwich maritime museum

Discovering the World's Best Maritime Museums

Wondering where some of the world's best maritime museums are? Take a look at our list, see which ones you've visited and plan your next trip!

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Nautical Terms That Begin with the Letters X, Y & Z

If you're looking for maritime terminology that begins with the letters X, Y & Z you're in luck - check out our shipping glossary blog post now!

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16 Nautical Quotes About Storms

You know we love seafarer quotes! And as today's Halloween we're giving you spooky maritime quotes. So here's a seaman quotes blog about storms!

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Nautical Terms That Begin with the Letters U, V & W

Looking for maritime terms and phrases and want to find out what some of the shipping industry's acronyms mean? You've landed on the right blog!

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Nautical Terms That Begin with the Letter T

From tacking to tank cleaning and from TEU to tonnage. Looking for the meanings of maritime words & acronyms beginning with T? Keep on reading!

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National Maritime Day Indonesia: Facts & Stats

September 23rd is National Maritime Day in Indonesia so we thought we'd check out some interesting facts about the nation's maritime industry.

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Nautical Terms That Begin with the Letter S

From seatime to seaspeak & from starboard to second dog watch if you're looking for a nautical term or maritime meaning beginning with S read on!

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Nautical Terms That Begin with the Letters Q & R

Ever wondered what a sailor's quarters are? Or a reefer ship? If you're looking for nautical terms beginning with Q & R this is the blog for you.

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World Photography Day & Jobs at Sea

August the 19th is World Photography Day. If you work in a seafarer job and have some cool pics, why not share them on our social media pages!

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Nautical Terms That Begin with the Letter P

Are you looking for the meaning of a nautical word or term that begins with P? If so, we have you covered! From pilotage to Panamax and more.

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30 Funny Seafarer Quotes About Boats, Sailors & the Sea

Looking for funny seafarer quotes about sailing, sailors, the sea & ships? This is the blog post for you as we have 30 humorous maritime quotes.

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What is the History Behind Nautical & Sailor Tattoos?

The history of sailor tattoos is a long and interesting one. So why do sailors have tattoos and what is the meaning behind nautical tattoos?

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What is World Social Media Day All About?

June 30th is World Social Media Day which highlights the positive impact of social media. How does this effect seafarers & maritime recruitment?

A female officer on the deck of a ship

Nautical Terms That Begin with the Letters N & O

If you've ever wanted to know what some of the expressions used by seafarers and others in the maritime industry mean, this is the blog for you.

the U.S. Stars and Stripes flag on a beach

National Maritime Day USA: Facts & Stats

Every year on May 22nd the USA celebrates National Maritime Day, so we thought we'd look at some facts and stats about the U.S. merchant marines.

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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!

A life jacket on the seat in a lifeboat

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!

Indian flag

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?

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World Meteorological Day & Our Oceans

March 23rd is World Meteorological Day and this year's theme is apt for our seafarer blog, with the focus on “The ocean, our climate and weather”

A gong buoy in a harbor

Nautical Terms That Begin with the Letters G, H & I

If you're a regular reader of our posts, you have probably already stumbled upon our nautical glossary posts in which we cover different maritime terms and phrases. We're now almost halfway through the alphabet so today's post is going to take a look at our shipping dictionary from G through to I.

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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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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.

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.

Two backpackers standing on a dock looking at a container ship and surrounded by seafarers

Can Passengers Travel on Cargo Ships?

You think you've seen it all, from opulent cruise ships with 5-star superior suites and eco-retreats with activity programs removed from the mainstream tourists. However, have you ever thought about taking a journey in the "Container Class"?

A ship's engineer standing on the deck of a ferry

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.

A wooden dock and mooring dolphins in a port

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!

A container ship in a canal

Nautical Terms That Begin with the Letter C

There are so many different shipping terms out there that we thought it was time we wrote a blog post that dives into them. But because there are so many nautical words and maritime phrases, we decided that the best way to do this was by one letter at a time. Let's check out the letter C!

storm at sea

10 Motivational Quotes About Storms

It's time for another of our popular blog posts about maritime quotes. It's been a while since our last post, 10 Seafarers Quotes That We Love About Sailing, so we thought that before we reach the end of the year, we'd bring you another.

A ship's bell and a buoy on a boat

Nautical Terms That Begin with the Letter B

There are so many different shipping terms out there that we thought it was time we wrote a blog post that dives into them. But because there are so many nautical words and maritime phrases, we decided that the best way to do this was by one letter at a time. Let's check out the letter B!

An anchor and an Aldis lamp

Nautical Terms That Begin with the Letter A

There are so many different shipping terms out there that we thought it was time we wrote a blog post that dives into them. But because there are so many nautical words and maritime phrases, we decided that the best way to do this was by one letter at a time. Let's kick things off with the letter A!

the words length & breadth on ship

What is Maritime English?

In an industry that is truly global and both shore-based employees and those working in seafarer jobs may speak any number of different languages, how can we ensure that messages and instructions are relayed in a concise and understandable manner?

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9 Maritime Themed Twitter Accounts to Follow

At Martide we like to share our seafarer jobs on Twitter and we also follow some interesting people whose posts we like retweeting. So we thought we'd share them with you in case you don't already follow them and you're looking for some new, fresh content for your Twitter feed!

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How Are Ships Named?

Virtually every vessel is named, whether it's a merchant navy cargo or container ship, a small yacht used by a family for sailing on their local lake, a canal boat, a military vessel, or a rowboat.

compass and map

10 Seaman Quotes About Compasses

Are you looking for some meaningful seafarer quotes about life at sea and nautical equipment and instruments such as anchors and compasses? If so, you've come to the right blog post. Here we've gathered for you a collection of ten quotes about compasses that we think are inspiring and interesting.

sailing boat regatta

10 Seafarer Quotes That We Love About Sailing

From seaman quotes and sayings to quotes about seafarers, luckily the sailors, authors, poets and adventurers of past and present are never short of a quote for a seaman or two. In this post we thought we'd narrow down our choices to quotes about sailboats and sailing.

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10 of Martide's Favorite Seafarer Quotes About Rowing

We love seafarer quotes and quotes for seamen so we were thinking about different quotes from meaningful seafarer quotes to inspirational quotes for seamen and seawomen. You already know our favorite quotes about storms and quotes about sailing, so we wondered what quotes about rowing we could find.

storm at sea

10 Inspirational Quotes for Seamen About Storms

Seafarer quotes, quotes about the ocean, inspirational quotes for seamen, quotes about ships - if you know anything about the Martide blog, you'll know that we like making lists of weird and wonderful nautical facts and we especially like making lists of seaman quotes.

storm in harbor

10 of Martide's Top Seafarer Quotes About Storms at Sea

Even if you're just a casual reader of Martide's Employer Blog and/or our Seafarer Blog, no doubt you'll have noticed that we enjoy a good old fashioned list of seafarer quotes every now and again! So with that in mind, here are 10 maritime quotes about stormy seas for you to enjoy.

young seafarer leaning through porthole

10 of Martide's Favorite Seafarer Quotes

There's no time like the present to celebrate the very people that keep our maritime industry moving through their sheer determination and hard work: seafarers. With that in mind, here are 10 inspirational seafarer quotes just for you.

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10 of Martide's Favorite Seafarer Quotes About the Sea

At Martide we love seafarer quotes. Anyone who's read any of our other blog posts featuring inspirational quotes for seamen can tell you that! So for this post we thought it'd be nice to put together 10 of our favorite seamanship quotes about that thing that features in all our lives: the sea.

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13 of Martide's Favorite Seafarer Quotes About Anchors

At Martide we love seafarer quotes so we've been searching for more to bring you! We've already covered our favorite seafarer quotes about the sea and previously listed 10 of our favorite seaman quotes about sailing so for this blog post we thought we'd see if there were any quotes about anchors.

ocean at sunset

10 of Martide's Best Seaman Quotes About the Ocean

The maritime world is a source of inspiration and whether you're looking for inspirational quotes for seaman or quotes about seafarers, we hope our first blog for 2021 will provide you with some seamen quotes about the ocean that will help you look to the months to come with lots of positive vibes.

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10 of Martide's Favorite Seafarer Quotes About Ships

From container, ro-ro and cargo ships to bulk and heavy load carriers and tankers and from ferries and cruise ships to fishing boats, the vessels that sail our oceans are varied. In this post we pay tribute to ships of all shapes and sizes by listing some of our favorite seafarer quotes about them.

sailing yacht

10 of Martide's Favorite Seamen Quotes About Sailing

Here at Martide sometimes we like nothing better than taking a short break from our usual blog posts about maritime recruitment, industry news, Martide solutions and support, and technology in the maritime industry to write something a little more entertaining - such as lists of seamen quotes!

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12 of Martide's Favorite Seamen Quotes

At Martide we love anything to do with the maritime industry and that includes finding inspirational and interesting seamen quotes. In this post we thought we'd take a look at some seafarer quotes from various well known (and not so well known) sources that continue to inspire us and make us think.

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13 (Unlucky for Some!) Sailors' Superstitions

Are you a seafarer working in jobs at sea, someone employed in shore based maritime jobs, or do you just have a passing interest in superstitions and where they come from? Ever wondered why bananas are bad luck on a ship? Or why you mustn't mention pigs onboard? If so this is the blog post for you!