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

The idea you might need to list tech skills on your seafarer CV might seem strange. But jobs at sea aren’t immune to an increasing dependence on technology.

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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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14 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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9 Tips for Fast Tracking Your Maritime Career at Sea

Do you want to fast track your maritime career and work in higher ranking seafarer jobs? Read our 9 top tips for advancing your career at sea.

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Handling Low Visibility When You're Officer of the Watch

Limited vision caused by fog, severe rain, or a dust storm is one of the most hazardous situations for a ship. How do Officers of the Watch cope?

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What You Need to Know About Sea Time

If you aspire to be a seafarer you need to know that sea time refers to a seafarer's time spent working on a vessel. Here’s what else you need to know.

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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 Are Ratings Jobs on a Ship?

Ever wondered what Ratings jobs on ships are? What even is a Rating? Our blog post has the answers. Find out all about ship's Rating jobs 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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Life on a Merchant Ship: The Perfect Menu for a Happy Crew

A good ship's menu can boost morale and make crew less homesick. Learn the secrets to a delicious, diverse menu that caters to all onboard.

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What To Do When Your Vessel is Dragging Anchor

What happens when an anchor is lowered but the ship doesn't stay in place? That is called a dragging anchor & we will discuss this in this post.

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Do You Need to Know How to Swim to Become a Seafarer?

Must you know how to swim to work in a job at sea? What if we tell you that technically you can be a seafarer even without knowing how to swim?

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What Happens in a Seafarer Medical Examination?

Seafarer medical examinations concentrate on a job applicant’s health before they are accepted for a job on a ship. This is what they actually entail.

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How to Take Over a Navigational Watch

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

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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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How to Stay Safe Online When Working in a Job at Sea

When even some huge companies have fallen victim to cyber attacks from hackers none of us are safe. Here’s how to stay as safe as possible when you work at sea.

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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.