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Simplifying the life of seafarers
Sadly, this perception isn’t entirely baseless. “Speaking as a seafarer, many digital solutions today do not do their job…
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17 days at sea – what does it mean for a crew?
Captain Piotr Orzolek is master of Hapag-Lloyd’s “Tsingtao Express”. The vessel is sailing in the IOS (Indian Ocean) service…
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MARPRO gets its breakthrough in the Netherlands
Back in October 2020, Danish Maritime Recruiter MARPRO expanded its business in the Netherlands, opening a branch office in…
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Due diligence on maritime recruitment companies
As a candidate, have you ever been approached by an international recruiter asking you to forward a CV by email,…
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The story of a retired captain
“Starting with my first voyage, I experienced nearly everything that makes seafaring so exciting,” says Gebhard Knull, recounting his…
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4 types of waves and why they matter to you
These large waves can damage vessel hulls, cause cargo to topple into the ocean, and put the lives of…
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My story about mental health at sea
Hiding behind my radiant smile, I locked up some traumatic experiences. Not dealing with these experiences for years resulted…
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Smile
What do I sometimes miss about sailing? Or about maritime college? The jokes! (Or some would consider calling them…
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4 reasons why many people don’t get a job interview
This is a message from a frustrated CEO to all those who are seriously looking for a job. During…
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Finally a captain!
Right after being promoted to captain, he set sail on a long voyage that would last five months. “Vancouver,…
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