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Jobs At Sea

Martide blog posts about different aspects of working in a job at sea, from what working in a certain rank involves to how to progress your maritime career.

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The Day of the Seafarer 2026

Day of the Seafarer is an observance day on June 25th to highlight the work of seafarers & to recognize the role they play in the global economy.

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How to Successfully Switch to a Career in Singapore's Maritime Industry

The Singapore maritime industry offers stability and variety, with demand stretching across the sector. Here's how to get your foot in the door.

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Shaping Seafaring Careers with Safety Certifications

Working at sea requires proof of compliance with international safety standards. Here's how and why STCW and BOSIET make you more employable.

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13 New Year's Resolutions for Maritime Industry People

Whether you're a Crew Manager, Recruitment Officer or you work in a maritime job at sea, there's no time like New Year to plan for the year ahead

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The Maritime Trends & Innovations Impacting Seafarers

What are some industry trends affecting seafarers that those working in maritime recruitment and crew management need to know about? Find out here.

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What is Job Action Day & Why Should Maritime People Care?

Whether you work as a crew manager, manning agent or maritime recruitment officer, or you work a seafarer job, loving your career is a big deal.

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4 Reasons Why There Are So Few Women in Seafarer Jobs

It's no secret shipping has a high ratio of men to women in maritime jobs. But what reasons are there for female seafarers being so rare? We take a look.

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How is Marine Technology Impacting Seafarer Jobs?

The advance of marine tech means vessels are very different places to work due to the digitization of platforms. But what impact does this have on seafarers?

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Are Seafarers Being Bombarded with Too Much Technology?

The maritime industry has long packed up its sextants and paper charts and has turned to automation and digitization. But it doesn't come without a price.

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Is Digital Disruption in Maritime Changing Seafarer Jobs?

How is the digital transformation of the maritime industry and on vessels changing the scope of seafarer jobs and lives at sea? Martide takes a deep dive.

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The Evolution of the Maritime Industry & Jobs at Sea

How has the maritime industry evolved from its very earliest days of homemade wooden boats to the behemoth vessels of today? Our blog takes an in-depth look.