Help & Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to common questions
📧 Newsletter Issues
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Can I change my email address?
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When is the newsletter sent?
We send Maritime Weekly every Monday morning. You'll receive the week's most important maritime signals and insights to start your week informed.
💰 Subscription & Cost
Is the newsletter free?
Yes! Maritime Weekly is completely free. We're supported by advertising from companies serving the maritime industry.
Will you sell my email address?
Never. We respect your privacy and will never sell, rent, or share your email address with third parties for their marketing purposes. Read our full Privacy Policy for details.
📢 Advertising
How do I advertise in the newsletter?
Visit our Advertise page to see available weeks and book your spot. We reach maritime executives, professionals & tradespeople every Monday.
What are your advertising rates?
$500 per week for a featured partner placement. This includes a 130x100px image, 150 characters of copy, and a direct link to your website. We're happy to help you craft the perfect ad copy at no additional cost.
I booked an ad slot. What's next?
After booking:
- Complete the PayPal payment to confirm your slot
- If you didn't provide ad copy, we'll reach out to help you create it
- We'll send you a preview before your ad runs
- Your ad will appear in the Monday newsletter for your selected week
Questions? Contact us.
📝 Content & Tips
How do I submit a tip or story idea?
Visit our tips page to submit a story tip. You can submit anonymously or include your contact information if you'd like us to follow up. We protect our sources.
Can I share newsletter content?
You're welcome to share individual newsletter emails with colleagues. For republishing or large-scale distribution, please contact us for permission.
How do you choose what to cover?
We curate the most important signals and developments in the maritime industry each week. We focus on news and analysis that matters to maritime professionals, from market trends to regulatory changes to technological innovations.
🔧 Technical Issues
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