Martide Blog
We post regularly on topics ranging from life at sea, maritime recruitment, seafarer job seeker tips, maritime crew management systems and more.
Everything You Need to Know About Fishing Vessels
Jul 30, 2024 • 16 mins read •
Shipping & VesselsWe all know a fishing vessel is a boat used to catch fish, whether that’s on the sea, a lake or a river. It goes without saying that fishing boats vary in size and complexity, but what you might not know is that they can be broken down into a number of main categories and then subcategories.
Everything You Need to Know About RoRo Ships
Jul 23, 2024 • 17 mins read •
Shipping & VesselsDo you want to know what a RoRo ship is? If so, you’ve come to the right place. RoRo stands for roll-on / roll-off which means it’s a vessel that has been designed to carry wheeled cargo: Think cars, vans, trailers, busses and trucks. Anything that can be ‘rolled on and then rolled off’ the ship.
Everything You Need to Know About Cargo & Container Ships
Jul 04, 2024 • 21 mins read •
Shipping & VesselsEver wondered what the difference between a cargo and a container ship is? Ever wanted to know exactly what a cargo ship is and whether or not there are different types of cargo and container ships? You’ve come to the right place! Join us as we take a deep dive.