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Today, navigation is aided by technology. If you’re pinpointing locations or accessing directions, there’s a high chance you’re using an Electronic Chart Display and Information System AKA ECDIS.

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By: Tricia Tan

For an internationally competitive and massive industry, the maritime sector still has a thing or two to improve regarding genuine diversity and inclusivity

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By: Tricia Tan

Containers are an integral part of shipping and logistics. They are used to transport a wide range of goods around the world, ranging from consumer goods like electronics and clothing to industrial goods like machinery and raw materials.

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By: Nathaly Seruela

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.

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By: Tricia Tan

At Martide we’re always looking for qualified seamen and seawomen for our employers’ and manning agents’ maritime job vacancies. So if you haven’t created a Martide account yet and you’re looking for a job at sea, we highly recommend you make it your new year’s resolution!

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By: Eve Church

Every machine needs regular maintenance, repairs, and upkeep to operate efficiently. The procedure used for routinely maintaining and repairing ships, boats, and other watercraft is called dry docking.

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By: Tricia Tan

The paperless office is something that most workplaces aspire to be. Eliminating, or at least, reducing, the amount of paper you use is not just better for the planet, it’s also kinder on your budget too when you remove the need to purchase paper, printer ink and even files and folders.

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By: Eve Church

It’s no secret that candidates ghost employers In your small to mid-size shipping company or manning agency, you’ve probably had your fair share of applicants who’ve gotten halfway through the recruiting process and then - poof - suddenly disappeared without trace.

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By: Eve Church

Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP) software makes maritime recruitment easier by automating admin and tasks, making them less time-consuming.

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By: Nathaly Seruela

You know that you already have a lot on your table – managing your business, handling clients, taking care of your employees and seafarers – so it's best to have an A-team that can search for newcomers, who are ready to take part in your success.

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By: Nathaly Seruela