Proseafarers Blog – Page 12 of 27

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World Drowning Prevention Day 2025: Raising Awareness to Save Lives

On July 25th World Drowning Prevention Day is held to raise awareness of the global drowning epidemic and to promote drowning prevention measures

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

How fit must you be to work in a job at sea? It depends. Read this post to find out if you need to hit the gym before starting a maritime career!

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Everything You Need to Know About Flags of Convenience

What are Flags of Convenience in shipping, why do maritime companies use them, and why are they controversial? Read our blog post to find out!

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How to Write a Great Seafarer Resume & Cover Letter

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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My Harassment-Free Ship: Day of the Seafarer 2025

The theme for this year's Day of the Seafarer is My Harassment-Free Ship. Find out how you can get involved to make maritime jobs safer for all.

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

If you're new to your career you might wonder when the best time to start looking for your next maritime job is. Read on and we'll tell you!

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What Are Virtual Maritime Career Fairs & Open Days?

In this post we explore what virtual maritime career fairs and open days are and how they can help you find your next maritime job or career move.

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

Read this to find out the questions you need to ask yourself if you're thinking about developing a maritime career and working in a seafarer job.

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Your Guide to Different Types of Seafarer Jobs

There's so many seafarer jobs that a full list might stretch the length of a container ship's deck and back! Maritime jobs are so varied it's almost impossible to create a comprehensive guide to all of them in one place. But if you're thinking about jobs at sea you really need to do your research.