How to Become a Certified Deckhand

How to Become a Certified Deckhand

May 28, 2019 | Maritime Jobs 101

Are you interested in working on inland boats or large ocean-going ships but don’t know how to begin? Is there a way to get started in this career with no experience? The answer is you can — by applying for entry-level Deckhand positions or by attending a maritime...
Women in the Maritime Industry

Women in the Maritime Industry

May 23, 2019 | Blog

  If asked to think of what a veteran in the maritime industry looks like, most people would probably conjure up an image of a burly, perhaps overly-sunned man. There’s a lingering stigma about working at sea that it’s a man’s world. And though this may have been...
Guide to Maritime Security

Guide to Maritime Security

May 9, 2019 | Blog

The maritime industry is one of the largest on the planet, and ensuring operations at sea continue safely takes determined effort. The implementation of maritime security takes both knowledge and vigilance, and is essential to enhance security enforcement without...
How to Recruit and Retain Seafarers

How to Recruit and Retain Seafarers

May 3, 2019 | Maritime Jobs 101

As in any industry, the recruitment and retention of excellent employees are critical to the success of your business — no matter what the size. Motivated, well-prepared employees are invaluable to your company and critical to long-term success. Throughout this...
Your Guide to STCW Certification

Your Guide to STCW Certification

Apr 29, 2019 | Maritime Jobs 101

The Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) are internationally recognized rules that direct the knowledge and skills mariners need to perform their jobs safely. Any mariners working aboard ships that operate in international waters must hold STCW...