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Pirates in the 17th-18th century were masters of false flags, flying friendly or neutral colours to lure merchant ships into a false sense of security.

On old wooden warships, cannons were mounted on wheels and lashed down with ropes. If one broke free in heavy seas, it became the most dangerous thing on board…

Thanksgiving started with a ship... The Mayflower. The 1620 voyage wasn’t the first settlement. Spanish, French, Dutch and earlier English colonies were already there.

In 1740, Vice Admiral Edward Vernon – nicknamed “Old Grog” for his coarse grogram coat – ordered that sailors’ daily rum be mixed with water.

The bitter end actually comes from the bitts, the posts on a ship where ropes are secured. When the rope runs out to the bitter end, there’s literally no more line left.

A stray cat wandered onto a warship in Hong Kong. Weeks later, Simon was a war hero.

“Chunder” is a colourful Australian word sailors used when seasickness struck… and believe it or not, it was polite! 🤢

Spanish naval origins… meaning “go to hell” or “get lost.” Still commonly heard across Latin countries today.

For centuries, seafarers prayed to Saint Nicholas. Few realise he was the patron saint of sailors. 😇

First documented in 1674 in a nautical dictionary by Captain John Smith, describing a ship’s ability to sail in different wind conditions.

The story goes back to Admiral Horatio Nelson… Britain’s most famous naval commander.

British slang for being absolutely freezing - “It’s brass monkeys out there.” But would you believe brass monkeys has maritime origins?

The remarkable wartime story of Unsinkable Sam, the ship’s cat who survived multiple ship sinkings during WWII and became one of the most famous animals in naval history.

From “Hold Fast” to swallows and anchors, sailors’ tattoos recorded experience, superstition and life at sea.

Contrary to popular belief, this phrase has nothing to do with arses… and everything to do with barrels.

📆 The phrase has dark roots from wooden sailing ships of the 1700s. 👺 The “devil” wasn’t mythical.

In the 1800s, merchant ships sailing out of American West Coast ports like San Francisco, Portland and Seattle were desperate for crew to make the long, miserable Pacific crossing to China.

A sailor abandoning his vessel without permission. Usually to escape harsh discipline, poor pay, or brutal conditions at sea.

The maritime origins of “flogging a dead horse,” a sailor’s phrase from the age of sail used when seamen worked off wages already paid in advance.

Two hundred years ago, recruitment had its own version of a sign-on bonus. It was called the King’s shilling. Accept it… and your next stop was the Napoleonic Wars.

Onboarding is a critical process for any organisation, and maritime companies are no exception. When it comes to shore-based staff, effective onboarding is essential to ensure a smooth transition, foster employee engagement, and maximise productivity. In this article, we will explore specific strategies that maritime companies can implement to onboard their shore-based staff successfully.

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In the era of remote work and virtual interactions, video interviews have become an integral part of the hiring process. Whether you're an experienced working professional or a recent graduate, it is crucial to be well-prepared and confident during this important virtual meeting.

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