A varied collection of articles about the maritime industry written for Martide by various guest bloggers from their own unique perspectives. These include posts by a professional chef who works on container ships and other people connected to, or interested in, shipping and life at sea.
According to research on maritime jobs, soft skills are “a cluster of qualities, habits, personality traits, attitudes, and social graces”. They directly impact a professional’s performance and can lead to up to 22% higher earnings for those who partake in team activities as professionals.
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There will be a predicted shortage of 89,510 officers by 2026. To prevent this, employers will need to attract and retain as many potential seafarers as possible. We take a look at a few benefits you can offer to appeal to new recruits to offset any potential shortages.
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Maritime technology is advancing at great speed and shows no signs of slowing down. The UK Government's ‘Maritime 2050’ strategy highlighted technological advancement as being at the forefront of tackling the ever-increasing demand for global sea trade. Guest blog post by All At Sea.
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Businesses are constantly building their strategies to adapt to an ever-changing world. This is now even more vital with the changes brought about by the pandemic. One business strategy that’s rapidly transforming is talent acquisition as recruiters struggle to adjust to a remote hiring process.
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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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Maintaining a healthy relationship while sailing as a merchant mariner is difficult. Here we look at ways to keep your relationship alive & well.
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Want to find out how SAP can help your maritime company increase efficiency & compliancy while letting you make data-driven decisions? Read this.
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If you’ve ever heard the term sea time, you may have thought it refers to the time seafarers spend at sea. And you're not completely wrong. However, 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.
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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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