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Martide blog posts about technology in the shipping industry, whether that's autonomous ships, the type of tech used to navigate ships, or maritime crew management software.

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The Bridge on a Cargo Ship: The Navigational Command Center

Ever wondered what the bridge on a commercial ship is, who works on it, and what equipment it houses? Read on - our blog has all the answers.

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

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

Want to know what the wheelhouse is and what it's for on a cargo ship? The clue's in the name! Read on to find out more about this vital part of a ship.

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

Love them or loathe them, STEM subjects are crucial for some maritime jobs. But which ones? And do YOU need to be good at STEM to be a seafarer?

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21 Essential Websites if You Work in a Seafarer Job

Check out these 21 websites that anyone working in a maritime job should find useful for finding jobs at sea, advice and other handy resources.

a robot helping an officer write his seafarer resume

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

Can you write a seafarer resume using A.I.? Read this to find out - and we'll even let you into a secret that gives you an even easier option!

bridge of a ship

What Do Modern Ships Use to Navigate?

In this post we thought we'd take a look at some of the different ways that crews on vessels today navigate so that they, and their cargo (and passengers, if any) can safely and accurately reach their port of destination.

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

Don't blow up your maritime career with poor social media usage! It's a lifeline, but when you're working in seafarer jobs you need to take care.

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6 Steps to Creating a LinkedIn Profile to Find Seafarer Jobs

You've written your maritime resume, you're looking for your next contract - but is LinkedIn at the top of your list when you're looking for new seafarer jobs? Maybe not. But you shouldn't ignore LinkedIn just because you're not working a 9 to 5 job.