Tag: better working environment

Public speaking is the act of delivering a message or speech to a live audience, usually larger than a typical conversation group.

During the 2025 SAFETY4SEA Manila Forum, Capt. Sundeep R. Sequeira underscored the importance of fostering crew wellbeing.

Green-Jakobsen highlights that in the maritime industry, the performance appraisal of senior vessel officers – specifically the Master and Chief Engineer – is perhaps the most critical component of effective performance management.

Heidi Heseltine, CEO & Founder of the Diversity Study Group (DSG) emphasizes that this is a critical time for maritime leaders to reaffirm their commitments to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).

Advocating for better mental health practices at sea, Capt. Parani believes meditation should be a regular part of every seafarer’s life. He explains that learning meditation can offer valuable tools for handling stress, sharpening concentration, and improving sleep quality—all while reducing the risk of errors linked to mental fatigue.

The first of nine guidelines introduced in March by the Global Maritime Forum’s (GMF) All Aboard Alliance emphasizes the importance of fostering a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative working environment onboard vessels.

During the 2025 SAFETY4SEA Manila Forum, Leo M.  Bolivar, Country Manager, International Registries (Far East) Limited, emphasized that developing core soft skills is essential for competency in the evolving shipping industry.

Anglo Eastern Chief Officer Ruchi Suri explains that having an inclusive workplace benefits everyone. This article is part of the Lloyd’s Register Foundation and Lloyd’s Register 'Rewriting Women into Maritime History' initiative

Sometimes all you have to do in order to lead people is understand what works best in each scenario. But how can this be done? Luckily, Daniel Goleman has come up with an answer.

Marlow Navigation has introduced a dedicated emotional support helpline for its seafarers in collaboration with the International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN).