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How to Attract Maritime Talent with a Limited Employer Brand

You don’t need to be a household name to attract top maritime talent. Some of the most compelling employers in the sector are the ones you’ve never heard of, yet. If you are a smaller operator, a n...

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Career Drift: How to Spot It and Correct Course

In a demanding industry like maritime, it’s easy to keep your head down, get the job done, and assume that means you’re on track. But what if you’ve been so focused on delivering that you haven’t l...

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Retention Starts with Recruitment: How to Hire with Staying Power in Mind

Attracting top maritime talent is one thing, but keeping them is another. But here is the often-overlooked truth: long-term retention starts from the very first conversation. Too many employers tre...

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25 Career Moves You Can Make in 10 Minutes or Less

Small actions. Big momentum. You don’t need to overhaul your life to move your career forward. You just need 10 minutes. Whether you're at sea, ashore, or in the middle of a busy day, these simple...

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From Reactive to Proactive Maritime Hiring: The Case for RPO

Waiting to hire until you need someone is already too late… In maritime, uncertainty has become a given. One minute you are scaling up for a new vessel launch or project; the next, you are facing a...

Naval Architecture Employment Report 2025 - Faststream Recruitment

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Just Released: Naval Architecture Employment Report 2025

Naval Architecture has always been a technically demanding and highly specialised field. But in 2025, it’s not just the vessels evolving, it is the workforce too.Our latest Naval Architecture Emplo...

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The Role of Purpose in Maritime Careers: How to Stand Out as an Employer

In today’s world of work, job seekers are no longer just looking for a competitive salary, a decent benefits package, or the next rung on the career ladder. They are looking for purpose. The mariti...

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Shaping the Future of Maritime HR: Insights from our Senior HR Leaders Roundtable in Singapore

We had a great time hosting our Senior HR Leaders Roundtable Lunch at the elegant Jade restaurant, Fullerton Hotel Singapore, bringing together senior HR professionals from across the maritime indu...

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Why Targeting the Right People Matters More Than Reaching the Most People In Maritime Recruitment

Many businesses fall into the trap of thinking that the more people they reach, the better their maritime recruitment results will be. It is a natural assumption, after all, wider exposure should m...

How the Everything Now generation is Reshaping Maritime Recruitment - Faststream Recruitment

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How the ‘Everything Now’ Era is Reshaping Maritime Recruitment

We live in an era of instant gratification, where technology has conditioned us to expect immediate results, from same-day deliveries to on-demand streaming. This shift in expectations isn’t just a...

Singapore Maritime Recruitment Update - Spring 2025 - Faststream Recruitment

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Singapore Maritime Recruitment Market Update – Spring 2025

Singapore Maritime Week, back in March, not only celebrated the sector’s ongoing innovation and resilience but also underscored some of the persistent and emerging challenges faced by maritime empl...

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How HR Leaders in Maritime Can Improve Slow Internal Decision-Making

Slow decision-making is a hidden obstacle that many maritime businesses struggle with particularly when it comes to hiring, workforce planning, and operational decisions. Whether it’s a lengthy app...

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How Leaders Can Help Employees Build More Discipline in the Workplace

Great leaders shape behaviours. One of the most valuable traits a leader can instil in their team is discipline. While talent and motivation play a role in success, consistency, focus, and structur...

How to Measure Internal Hiring in Maritime - Maritime Recruitment - Faststream Recruitment

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How to Measure Internal Hiring Success in Maritime

Hiring in the maritime industry is about securing the right talent to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operations. Whether hiring for ship management, crewing, technical, or shore-based roles,...

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Expanding Globally? How Maritime Leaders Can Stay Compliant

For maritime leaders, international expansion offers exciting growth opportunities but it also comes with workforce complexities. Hiring across multiple jurisdictions means navigating a web of visa...

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Why Discipline, Not Motivation, Drives Career Growth

Success in any career is not just about talent, ambition, or luck. It is about discipline. In the maritime and shipping sectors, the professionals who achieve long-term career growth are those who ...

Global Ship Operators Employment Report 2025 - Faststream Recruitment

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Just released: Global Ship Operators Employment Report 2025

We are pleased to launch the Global Ship Operators Employment Report 2025, our most comprehensive look yet into the real thoughts, motivations, and concerns of ship operators worldwide. With insigh...

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Scaling Your Maritime Workforce with RPO: A Flexible Approach to Hiring

The maritime industry is constantly evolving, market fluctuations, regulatory changes, and shifting project demands mean that companies must remain agile. Yet, when it comes to hiring, many maritim...

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The Future of Maritime Work: Permanent versus Contract Recruitment

The maritime industry is evolving, and so is its workforce. Traditional permanent roles have long been the backbone of maritime businesses, but in recent years, contract recruitment has been on the...

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AI, Automation and the Future of Maritime Jobs: Why Human Skills Still Matter

AI is reshaping the maritime industry at an unprecedented pace. From predictive maintenance and autonomous shipping to AI-driven recruitment and workforce optimisation, technology is making operati...