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Can your shipping company afford to operate without a Head of Talent? Considering the current skills shortage in the maritime industry the answer may be “No.” Talent acquisition is vital if you want to stay ahead and a busy shipowner needs someone to take care of maritime recruitment for them.

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By: Eve Church

If you get seasick you may hide it from fellow crew. But there’s no shame in admitting you struggle with this aspect of jobs at sea. Nelson was a sufferer and Charles Darwin spent as much time as possible during his five year voyage on the Beagle on land! Read Martide’s tips for beating seasickness.

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By: Eve Church

Of all recruitment emails a job offer is the one that you need to send as quickly as possible. It’s no secret that shipping companies and maritime recruitment agencies are suffering from a lack of candidates. That’s why if you’ve interviewed top talent let them know before they accept another offer!

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By: Eve Church

This blog post aims to give you an insider look into being a chief marine engineer and it is one in a series of articles in which Martide takes a look at just some of the many seafarer jobs.

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By: Eve Church

The introduction of the ship container shook maritime transport and the industry to its core. Sure, boxes revolutionized it but they also effected employment figures. A similar transition is happening with the rise of eCommerce and automation of the industry: what’s changing the future this time?

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By: Eve Church

We’re facing a skills shortage. But there’s still a huge need for seafarers so for shipping companies or marine recruitment agencies to give up isn’t an option. What needs to change for shipowners to ensure they get first pick when looking for qualified seafarers who are looking for jobs at sea?

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By: Eve Church

LNG fueled ships are potentially changing the future of the maritime industry. Liquefied Natural Gas has been proven to be a feasible replacement for oil based fuel. But as with any new marine tech this game changer for commercial shipping doesn't come without issues.

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By: Eve Church

That there is a lack of women in maritime jobs will come as a shock to absolutely no-one. The reasons why have been discussed at length so how does the industry encourage females and increase the number of women at sea? After all, this rewarding career and a life at sea should be open to all!

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By: Eve Church

It can be hard knowing if you’ve found the right person for a job but there are often tell tale signs if an applicant is going to work out in the maritime industry or not. We take a look at what shipowners or managers should watch out for when interviewing seafarers for vacant jobs at sea.

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By: Eve Church

If you're applying for jobs at sea you need to know how to write an effective seafarer resume & cover letter. Our tips will help you.

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By: Eve Church