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A despondent young man looking at his laptop for maritime jobs with his chin in his hands

How Can You Find a Cargo Ship Job with No Real Experience?

A view of the ocean at night through a smartphone's camera set up on a tripod

The Hidden Beauty of Life at Sea: Celebrating World Photography Day

A red and white striped lighthouse with the sun setting in the background

Do Modern Ships Still Need Lighthouses or Are They a Relic of the Past?

passengers on a cruise ship wearing life jackets and attending a muster drill

Muster on Ships: What It Means and Why It Saves Lives

two seafarers in safety gear on the deck of a ship looking at the ocean with binnocculars

What Is Good Seamanship & How Can You Be a Great Seafarer?

A tanker shrouded in mist as seen from a nearby ship's bridge

When Should the Officer on Watch Summon the Ship's Master?

ferry at dusk

Everything You Need to Know About Ferries

fireboat spraying water

Everything You Need to Know About Fireboats

small container ship

Everything You Need to Know About Feeder Vessels

A diverse group of seafarers wearing safety gear on the deck of a ship

Stay Safe at Sea: A Seafarer's Guide for World Safety Day

Rainbow colors in a patch of oil

What Will Ship Fuel Be Replaced With? Future Fuels Explained

An LPG carrier docked in a port at sundown

How Do Gas Carriers Work? The Complete Lowdown

The deck of a chemical tanker as seen from the ship's bridge as it sails towards a rainbow

How Do Chemical Tankers Work? A Practical Guide

An oil tanker on the ocean as seen from above

How Do Oil Tankers Work? A Complete Guide

A container ship de-ballasting into the ocean at sunset

Everything You Need to Know About Ballasting & De-Ballasting

Crew members standing on the deck of a vessel wearing firefighting gear

What Are Fire Drills on Ships: Everything You Need to Know

Anchors Aweigh: Famous Brands with Nautical Logos

A diverse group of seafarers standing on the deck of a ship holding a banner that says 'International Day of Happiness'

How to Find Meaning and Happiness in Your Career at Sea

A man sitting at a desk looking at a CAD image of a container ship on the screen

Everything You Need to Know About Naval Architect Jobs

A cruise ship at sea with a rope and compass in the foreground

Everything You Need to Know About Nautical Miles & Knots

A drone view of a container ship at sea

What Do Container Ships Carry: Everything You Need to Know

A container ship in the Port of Hamburg, Germany at sundwon

How Are Container Ships Loaded and Unloaded: A Guide

The bridge of a commercial vessel showing the displays and controls

The Bridge on a Cargo Ship: The Navigational Command Center

A well equipped and tidy sick bay on a commercial vessel

The Sick Bay on a Cargo Ship: Medical Care at Sea

An aerial view of a cargo ship in port showing its cargo holds

Cargo Holds on a Ship: How Vessels Store & Protect Their Goods

A green forecastle on a ship

What is the Forecastle on a Cargo Ship & Why is it Important?

A marine engineer standing on a staircase in a ship's engine room

The Engine Room on a Cargo Ship: Powering Vessels at Sea

Controls and technology on the bridge, or wheelhouse, on a commercial vessel

The Wheelhouse on a Cargo Ship: Where Steering & Control Meet

A man working in a seafarer job in the accommodation area on a ship

The Accommodation on a Cargo Ship: Living Spaces at Sea

a cargo ship under a blue evening sky, clearly showing the superstructure

The Superstructure on a Cargo Ship: The World Above-Deck

A woman working as a ship's cook in the galley

The Galley on a Cargo Ship: Inside the Heart of Shipboard Cooking

Seafarers of varying nationalities and genders eating and chatting in the crew mess on a ship

The Crew Mess on a Cargo Ship: What It Is & Why It Matters

pilot boat

Everything You Need to Know About Marine Pilot Jobs

Two men standing on the deck of a commercial vessel

The Different Decks on a Cargo Ship: A Complete Guide

Four seafarers leaning on the rail of a ship while working in deckhand jobs

Everything You Need to Know About Deckhand Jobs

a man working in a Bosun job on a bulk carrier

Everything You Need to Know About Bosun Jobs

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Everything You Need to Know About Motorman Jobs

oily hands

Everything You Need to Know About Wiper Jobs

A container ship at sea with a calendar set to January 1st in the foreground

Why New Year Is a Great Time to Look for a New Job at Sea

a man working in a ship's electrician job checking electrical systems on a ship

Everything You Need to Know About Marine Electrician Jobs

Two cargo ships sailing on opposite directions past a small landmass

What Are the Different Areas on a Cargo Ship: An Explanation

a man working in a ship's carpenter job on a cruise ship

Everything You Need to Know About Ship's Carpenter Jobs

a man working in a seafarer job on the deck of a cargo ship

Everything You Need to Know About Able Bodied Seaman Jobs

a man working in a maritime job as a waste disposal operator on a ship

Everything You Need to Know About Ship Waste Operator Jobs

a man working in a ship's plumber job on a cruise ship

Everything You Need to Know About Ship's Plumber Jobs

the crew and the ship's cook cheersing with tankards on the deck of a sailing ship at Christmas

Maritime Traditions and Superstitions at Christmastime

a Stewardess working on a luxury yacht

Everything You Need to Know About Chief Steward Jobs

a seafarer working in an ETO job checking the electrical systems on a ship

Everything You Need to Know About Electro-Technical Officer Jobs

a man working in a seafarer job on deck hauling lines

Everything You Need to Know About Ordinary Seaman Jobs

a marine engineer working in a seafarer job

Everything You Need to Know About Engine Cadet Jobs

a superyacht in a harbor

Everything You Need to Know About Ship Steward Jobs

a young woman working in an Electrical cadet job on a cargo ship

Everything You Need to Know About Electrical Cadet Jobs

A captain of a vessel working in a ship's masters job

Everything You Need to Know About Ship's Master Jobs

man drawing on a nautical chart while working in a navigation officer job

Everything You Need to Know About Navigation Officer Jobs

a young man working in a marine engineer job

Everything You Need to Know About Junior Engineer Jobs

a Chief Officer on a container ship

Everything You Need to Know About Chief Officer Jobs

a young woman working in a seafarer job as a deck cadet on a ferry

Everything You Need to Know About Deck Cadet Jobs

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Everything You Need to Know About Messman Jobs

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How to Spot and Avoid Modern Maritime Job Scams

a young female working in a Junior Marine Electrician job

What You Need to Know About Junior Marine Electrician Jobs

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Everything You Need to Know About Marine Oiler Jobs

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Nautical Expressions That We Use in Everyday Life

AI generated image of a chef cooking on a ship

Everything You Need to Know About Ship's Cook Jobs

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What is a Seafarer's Job: A Look at Careers at Sea

a man working in a maritime job as a ship fitter

Everything You Need to Know About Shipfitter Jobs

a tanker which would have Pumpman jobs onboard at sunset

Everything You Need to Know About Pumpman Jobs

a man in an engine room on a ship working in a Chief Engineer job

Everything You Need to Know About Chief Marine Engineer Jobs

How to Become a Seafarer in Poland: A Practical Guide

How to Become a Seafarer in Greece: A Practical Guide

How to Become a Seafarer in Bangladesh: A Practical Guide

How to Become a Seafarer in Nigeria: A Practical Guide

How to Become a Seafarer in the USA: A Practical Guide

How to Become a Seafarer in Sri Lanka: A Practical Guide

How to Become a Seafarer in Latvia: A Practical Guide

container ship at dusk

Job Action Day 2025: Navigating Your Maritime Career with ProSeafarers

How to Become a Seafarer in the United Kingdom: A Practical Guide

How to Become a Seafarer in Indonesia: A Practical Guide

A group of seafarers playing cards in the crew mess

Easy Games for Seafarers to Play Between Shifts or Watches

How to Become a Seafarer in Ukraine: A Practical Guide

How to Become a Seafarer in India: A Practical Guide

A man working in a seafarer job trying not to fall asleep on the ship's bridge

11 Ways to Beat Jet Lag When You Work in a Seafarer Job

How to Become a Seafarer in the Philippines: A Practical Guide

Maritime officers standing in front of students at a maritime training academy

How To Become a Seafarer: A Guide to Education & Training

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Maritime Jobs on Land and at Sea - What Skills Do You Need

man sitting in airport

Common Travel Issues Seafarers Face - and How to Outsmart Them

The Celebrity Millennium cruise ship

What Are Cruise Ship Classes: An Explanation

A calendar featuring nautical motifs such as a boat, anchor and compass

Calendar of International Maritime Observance Days

A young woman holding books and standing in front of a whiteboard covered in mathematical equations

Do I Need to Be Good at STEM to Work in a Seafarer Job?

The silhouette of a cargo ship at night

What is the Dark Fleet? From Political Tensions to Sci-Fi

a bulk carrier undergoing bunkering operations

What is Bunkering in Shipping & How Does it Work?

A tabby cat walking across a harbor wall

Why Did Ships Have Cats Onboard? Everything You Ever Wanted to Know

A container ship sailing through rough seas

How Do Cargo & Container Ships Handle Rough Seas?

World Drowning Prevention Day 2025: Raising Awareness to Save Lives

A woman standing outside a gym with a thought bubble containing a cargo ship and a question mark

Do You Need to be Physically Fit to Work in a Job at Sea?

Various flags of the world

Everything You Need to Know About Flags of Convenience

man writing on paper as if writing a seafarer resume

How to Write a Great Seafarer Resume & Cover Letter

Three diverse people working in seafarer jobs on the bridge of a container ship

My Harassment-Free Ship: Day of the Seafarer 2025

A female seafarer in her cabin looking at a calendar

When Is the Best Time to Start Your Maritime Job Search?

a seafarer attending a virtual maritime job fair on his laptop

What Are Virtual Maritime Career Fairs & Open Days?

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Are Seafarer Jobs Right for You? 5 Key Questions to Consider in 2025

different maritime jobs: a ship's cook and a deck officer on the deck of a ship

Your Guide to Different Types of Seafarer Jobs

Four women, a container ship in port and shipping containers, representing women working in maritime

Breaking Waves: Inspiring Stories of Women in Maritime

Four paper boats on a forward pointing arrow

How to be a Good Leader When You Work in a Job at Sea

a man working in a maritime job using his laptop in his cabin

21 Essential Websites if You Work in a Seafarer Job

A diverse group of people working in maritime jobs, chatting

Maritime Jobs & Working with International Crewmates

a container port- a place where maritime jobs can be found

Your Ultimate Guide to Maritime Jobs in Seaports

Assorted Lego bricks

How a Cargo Ship Accident Created a Colorful Treasure Hunt

Various vessels that form part of a shipping alliance in a port

What Are Shipping Alliances in the Maritime Industry?

A man doing a push up

Staying Fit at Sea: Small Space Workouts for Seafarers

A man working in a maritime job at sea sorting his clothing into storage boxes in his cabin

Seafarer Life Hacks: Dealing with Limited Space & Resources

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How to Build a Career in Top Paying Seafarer Jobs

a seafarer working in a job on a container ship thinking about his wife

Jobs at Sea & How to Handle Being Apart on Valentine's Day

A seafarer standing outside a manning agency holding his documents

A Seafarer's Guide to Changing Employer or Manning Agent

binnoculars

6 Wellness Tips for Officers of the Watch

a male maritime lecturer instructing a class of students

Shore-Based Maritime Jobs: What Does a Maritime Lecturer Do?

The Port of Rotterdam

Everything You Need to Know About Smart Ports

port at night

How to Make the Most of Shore Leave

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Relationship Tips When One of You Works in a Seafarer Job

a man working in a port management job in a container terminal

Shore-Based Maritime Jobs: Port & Harbor Management Jobs

A female shipbroker at a port talking on her cellphone

Shore-Based Maritime Jobs: What is a Shipbroker Job?

cruise ships in a harbor

Everything You Need to Know About Cruise Ships

a man working in a maritime job on the bridge and using his radio

Why Critical Decision-Making Skills are Vital in Maritime Jobs

A ghost ship in stormy seas

The Mysterious World of Ghost Ships & Some Famous Examples

A man working in a Marine Surveyors job in a port

Shore-Based Maritime Jobs: How to Become a Marine Surveyor

Two seafarers undertaking training in a mini container ship

How Mini Cargo Ships Help Cadets Navigate Maritime Careers

Ladders rising up out of the ocean towards a blue sky

How to Stay Motivated When Searching for a Maritime Job

A woman handing a Maritime Recruitment Officer a clipboard

Shore-Based Marine Jobs: Maritime Recruitment Officer

Man holding his head while looking at his laptop

Don't Make These 6 Mistakes When Looking for a Maritime Job!

a lightship

Everything You Need to Know About Lightships

A man working in a shore-based maritime job

Shore-Based Maritime Jobs: Marine Regulatory Authority Jobs

icebreaker ship

Everything You Need to Know About Icebreaker Ships

A woman working in an office in a shore-based maritime job

Exploring Shore-Based Maritime Jobs for Seafarers

Three tugboats and a container ship

Everything You Need to Know About Tugboats

Nautical flags flying from the rigging of a vessel

What Are Nautical Flags & What Do They Mean?

a yellow pilot boat moored in a harbor

Everything You Need to Know About Pilot Boats

A young man on a dock trying to decide which direction his maritime career should go in: deck department or engine department

Maritime Careers: Deciding Between the Deck & Engine Departments

bulk carrier

Everything You Need to Know About Bulk Carriers

fishing vessel at sunset

Everything You Need to Know About Fishing Vessels

an army truck rolling off a roro vessel

Everything You Need to Know About RoRo Ships

container ship at sunset

Everything You Need to Know About Cargo & Container Ships

A nautical bouy at sunset

A History of Buoys for World Marine Aids to Navigation Day

A man leaving home with two suitcases

The Seafarer Packing Guide for Anyone Working at Sea

A seafarer looking through a telescope at a container ship that has the words jobs on its hull

What to Do When You Can't Find an Entry-Level Seafarer Job

seafarers working in a ship's engine room

What Does the Engine Department on a Commercial Vessel Do?

a robot helping an officer write his seafarer resume

How A.I. Can Help You Write Your Seafarer Resume

A chef preparing food

What Does the Stewards Department Do On a Commercial Vessel?

A crew working on the deck of a ship

What Does the Deck Department On a Commercial Vessel Do?

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How to Cope with Bad News When You're Working at Sea

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These 5 Things Could Get Your CoC Suspended or Cancelled

Two people working in maritime jobs talking on deck

Communication Strategies When You Work in a Job at Sea

Wooden playing pieces advancing up a flight of stairs indication maritime career development

Advancing Your Maritime Career with Seafarer Training

A container ship at sea

What is the STCW & How Do I Get STCW Certification?

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7 Common Misconceptions About Seafarer Jobs

The Cutty Sark at Greenwich maritime museum

Discovering the World's Best Maritime Museums

a young female working on deck in a seafarer job

Beyond 9-to-5: Why a Job at Sea Might Be Right for You

hands holing a paper resume

The Ultimate Guide to Creating a Seafarer Resume

a Polish seaman's book

What is a Seaman's Book & How Do You Apply for One?

Christmas lights on a harbor bridge as seen from a vessel

How to Stay Upbeat Onboard Your Vessel this Christmas

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The Pros & Cons of Working in a Seafarer Job

The LPG tanker, Priestley

Everything You Need to Know About LNG & LPG Tankers

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How to Stay Focused When Working in a Seafarer Job

an oil drilling platform at sunset

Everything You Need to Know About Offshore Vessels

3 smiling sailors on shore leave posing for a photo together

Why It's Important to Get Along with Your Fellow Crew

a tattoo artist tattooing a customer

What is the History Behind Nautical & Sailor Tattoos?

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11 Ways to Stay Physically & Mentally Fit Onboard

a cable laying ship

Everything You Need to Know About Cable Laying Ships

a boat's hull showing both sides

Why Do Ships Use Port & Starboard?

coaster vessel sailing past a port at sunset

Everything You Need to Know About Coaster Vessels

smiling female officer on the bridge of a ship while working at sea

What Seafarers Can Expect From a Professional Manning Agency

a mining vessel

Everything You Need to Know About Mining Ships

I Heart You written in sand

10 Valentine's Day Ideas for Seafarers & Their Partners

silhouette of a type of ship at sunset

What Are Some Different Types of Merchant Navy Ships?

bridge of a ship

What Do Modern Ships Use to Navigate?

crew member sitting on the deck while taking time out from her seafarer job

How to Cope with Stress When Working in a Seafarer Job

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Seafarer Jobs & the Importance of Being Kind

large vessel under orange sky

Everything You Need to Know About Supramax Vessels

the words length & breadth on ship

What is Maritime English?

boat's prow with name on

How Are Ships Named?

The Ishihara colorblindness test with a sailboat at its center

Can I Work in a Seafarer Job if I'm Color Blind?

different seafarer ranks and people working in maritime jobs on a container ship deck

A Guide to the Different Ranks in the Merchant Navy

a crane vessel

Everything You Need to Know About Crane Vessels

gas carrier vessel

Everything You Need to Know About Gas Carrier Ships

dredger vessel

Everything You Need to Know About Dredgers

car carrier ship

Everything You Need to Know About Car Carrier Ships

chemical tanker at sunset

Everything You Need to Know About Chemical Tankers

aerial shot of tanker vessel

Everything You Need to Know About Oil Tankers

heavy lift vessel

Everything You Need to Know About Heavy Lift Vessels

sailboat and bulk carrier

Your Guide to Types of Boats, Yachts, Ships & Vessels

container ships in port

12 Things To Know Before Embarking on a Maritime Career

A young officer on a ship's deck working in a seafarer job

Your Guide to Seafarer Jobs & Joining the Merchant Navy

vessel sailing into port at night

How to Get a Good Night's Sleep When You Work a Seafarer Job

a young man in a seafarer job interview

Seaman Interview Questions & Answers for Deck Crew Jobs

female seafarers

Who is Supporting Women Seafarers Working in Jobs at Sea?

a young seafarer working on a cargo ship

What Are Entry Level Cargo Ship Jobs?

a marine engineer in a maritime job interview

Interview Questions & Answers for Marine Engineering Jobs

a young man in a seafarer job interview

Seaman Interview Questions & Answers for Cadets

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What Certificates are Needed to Work in Seafarer Jobs?

two mail boxes

Two-Way Communication Tips for Seafarers & Their Families

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6 Ways to De-Stress When You Get Home from a Seafarer Job

man standing with outspread arms on mountain looking at sea

Do You Have the Right Skills & Personality for a Job at Sea?

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How to Communicate Better When Working in Seafarer Jobs

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How to Use Social Media Wisely When You Work in a Job at Sea

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6 Reasons Why You Should Look For Seafarer Jobs Online

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8 Things You Should Never Do When Working in a Job at Sea

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How to Deal with Lost Luggage & Documents When Working at Sea

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What You Should & Shouldn't Include on Your Seafarer Resume

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10 Ways to Chill During Your Downtime When Working on a Ship

Pinnochio

Why Lying on Your Seafarer Resume Will Always Backfire

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8 Things To Do Before Leaving Home for a Job at Sea

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How to Prepare for a Skype or Zoom Seafarer Job Interview

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13 (Unlucky for Some!) Sailors' Superstitions

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4 Ways to be Confident Without Bragging in Seafarer Job Interviews

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5 Ways to Make Your Search for Jobs at Sea Easier

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This is Where You Can Find the Best Seafarer Jobs

hand holding compass in front of sea

The Ultimate Guide to Finding Jobs at Sea

hand reaching towards horizon

5 Ways to Beat Homesickness While You're Working at Sea

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Jobs at Sea & How to Deal with a Negative Crewmate

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Why You Mustn't Trash Talk Employers on Your Seafarer Resume

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10 Big Mistakes Not To Make in Your Seafarer Resume

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How to Sell Yourself in a Maritime Resume without Showing Off

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How to Cope When Your Partner Works Away From Home

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How to Write a Resume for a Seafarer Without Using Clichés

Christmas tree and lights on a container ship deck

10 Ways You Can Celebrate Christmas When Working at Sea

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9 Mistakes to Avoid When Interviewing for Seafarer Jobs

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4 Questions You May be Asked at Seafarer Job Interviews (And How to Answer Them)

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6 Steps to Creating a LinkedIn Profile to Find Seafarer Jobs

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8 Tips for Dealing with Sea Sickness

a colorful container port

Tips to Read Before Switching to a Shore Based Maritime Job