Compass Maritime Group

10/15/2026

Having managers on the organizational chart does not necessarily mean the business has effective leadership.

The title may be filled while the leadership responsibilities are not.

A manager may be working hard—answering questions, solving problems, covering shifts, or helping customers—but still have little time to coach employees, monitor performance, or lead the department forward.

Before assuming the person is the problem, ask what kind of leadership gap exists:

• Are the responsibilities unclear?
• Are they accountable without having authority?
• Were they promoted without leadership development?
• Are expectations discussed but never measured?

Sometimes the manager needs to step up. Sometimes the role needs to be redefined. And sometimes the owner needs to step back enough to let the manager lead.

Our latest newsletter explores how to identify the leadership gaps quietly affecting your team, customers, and business.

Read The Leadership Gap: When Managers Aren’t Managing below.

https://compassmaritimegroup.com/blog

09/29/2026

We have incredible opportunities for Experienced Marine Technicians.

We are hiring technicians for a growing marina portfolio in Maryland on the beautiful Chesapeake Bay. This marina group offers competitive wages, strong benefits and relocation assistance with on-site housing available. This area serves many cruisers and family boaters alike. Situated near Annapolis, MD there isn't much this area doesn't offer.

We're looking for strong skills in diagnostics and repair of inboard/outboard engines and general marine systems.

Stay tuned for an upcoming opportunity for an Experienced Marine Technician in southwest Florida.

If either of these are of interest to you or anyone you may know, please like, share, tag or send us a message. We can't wait to hear from you!

09/28/2026

This week, Sue took Monday Meet Up on the road!

While attending an MIACC networking event aboard the Naples Princess, she caught up with Tiffany and asked a simple question:

Why is it important for marine businesses to be involved with their local marine trade associations?

From legislative representation and marketing to networking and industry connections, there’s a lot that happens behind the scenes when marine businesses come together.

We’re big believers in being active participants in the industry we serve, in fact, it is one of our core values. Sometimes the best Monday Meet Up conversations happen when we’re out there doing exactly that.

09/25/2026

A resignation letter came in. Within 48 hours, we were reviewing applicants.

Last week, Helmut's Marine, one of our NautixTA clients, received an unexpected resignation.

One of the first calls they made was to us.

Within 1 hour, the position was live on the Compass Maritime Group website.

Within 24 hours, it was moving through our active job boards.

Within 48 hours, applications were coming in and our recruiting team was reviewing candidates.

No scrambling to figure out where to post the job.

No finding time internally to sift through resumes.

No starting the recruiting process from scratch.

Their recruiting infrastructure was already in place.

You can't always predict when someone is going to resign. But you can decide how prepared your business will be when it happens.

That's exactly why we built NautixTA—ongoing recruiting support from a marine-industry recruiter who already knows your business and is ready to move when you need us.

Comment below: What part of an unexpected vacancy creates the biggest headache for you?

09/21/2026

Monday Meet Up | Vol. 4 ⚓

If you haven’t read last week’s Winterize Your Workforce blog post yet, this week’s Monday Meet Up touches on one piece of it: your job descriptions.

As the season starts to slow down, take a look at the jobs your team is actually doing today. Do those responsibilities still match the job descriptions you have on file — or have the roles changed while the paperwork stayed the same?

The slower season is a great time to clean those up, clarify responsibilities, and make sure you’re ready before it’s time to hire again.

And if you want to dig deeper, you can find the full Winterize Your Workforce article on our website.

09/16/2026

The boats aren’t the only thing that needs to be winterized.

The slower season gives marine businesses an opportunity to evaluate what worked, where the team struggled, and what needs to change before next year.

That may mean:

• Keeping strong seasonal employees engaged
• Documenting critical knowledge
• Reviewing compensation and staffing needs
• Updating outdated processes and job descriptions
• Building a hiring pipeline before positions become urgent
• Giving employees time to recover after a demanding season

Our latest newsletter, with workforce insights from Tyson Townsend, founder of Amplified People Solutions, explores how to use the slower months intentionally—without forgetting that your people aren’t equipment.

Read Winterizing Your Workforce below.

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09/14/2026

Monday Meet Up ⚓

You’ll find us around marinas, boat shows, industry events — and sometimes just out on the water.

Why? Because we’re boaters, too. This isn’t an industry we simply recruit for. It’s an industry we’re actively involved in.

Compass Maritime Group is a member of MIACC and MIASWF, and I’m proud to serve on the board of the Marine Trades Association of Maryland.

For us, staying connected to the marine community means understanding the people, businesses, challenges, and opportunities that make this industry what it is.

This week, Sue shares why sometimes simply being there matters.

09/11/2026

This is an important message—and one we have been emphasizing at Compass Maritime Group.

The true cost of losing a skilled technician extends far beyond the cost of finding a replacement. It includes lost billable hours, reduced service capacity, added pressure on the team, and revenue that cannot be recovered.

The quality of the hiring process matters, too. A marine industry recruiter can help reduce preventable turnover by clearly defining the role, setting realistic expectations, thoroughly qualifying candidates, and evaluating alignment beyond the resume.

Recruiting, retention, and workforce planning are business infrastructure—not simply expenses that appear when someone leaves. Working with a marine industry recruiter helps keep an active pipeline of candidates ready when your hiring needs arise.

Published September 2026 What Is Happening When a service technician resigns, most dealerships reach for the same mental math: a job posting, a recruiter’s fee, a few weeks of onboarding. Those costs are real, but they’re the smaller half of the picture.

09/09/2026

Capt. Sue Nerud and our team are looking for an Experienced Marine Technician to join a growing marina group in the Chesapeake Bay region. This position will be located in the Edgewater/Annapolis area of Maryland.

This opportunity supports a full service marina just a 10 minute boat ride from the iconic Thomas Point Lighthouse. With room to grow, we are looking for experience troubleshooting and diagnosing engine issues. Mainly I/Os and outboards and other marine systems.

Apply here.
https://compassmaritimegroup.zohorecruit.com/jobs/Careers/835499000001057011/Experienced-Marine-Service-Technician?source=CareerSite

Know someone who might be interested? Please share, tag or comment.

09/07/2026

Today we are introducing our Principal Recruiter, Capt. Sue Nerud. She is based in Southwest Florida and her experience brings great value to Compass Maritime Group and our clients.

Capt. Sue's special talent is finding the unicorn every company is searching for and she loves doing it.

I hope you get a chance to work with her. See you next week on Compass Maritime Group's Monday Meet Up!