Tag: crew welfare

The SEAFiT survey underscores the paramount importance of prioritizing a healthy lifestyle within the maritime industry, acknowledging the physically demanding nature of work at sea and the significant prevalence of work-related injuries.

It is a well-known fact that stress has a negative impact on physical and mental health. However, this is not always the case. Find out why psychologists Robert M. Yerkes and John Dillingham Dodson think so.

The Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) has published an updated information paper that provides guidance on how to manage the risks and potentially serious impacts associated with the use of drugs and alcohol in relation to marine operations.

As the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) explains in their Leadership Insights newsletter story, shipping charities and unions have aired concerns that seafarer safety and well-being is being overlooked as they get caught in the crosshairs of geopolitical conflict in the Gulf of Aden, Red Sea and Bab el-Mandeb Strait.  

In an exclusive interview to SAFETY4SEA, Harriet Hunnisett-Johnson, Head of Maritime, Signol, emphasized the importance of engaging and supporting crew members to effectively participate in decarbonization efforts without adding undue pressure.

During the SAFETY4SEA Limassol Forum, Capt.  VS Parani, Vice President – Marine, Tufton Asset Management, underscored the significance of ensuring ship safety, reliability, and resilience. His presentation centered around the implementation of a holistic crew welfare program, emphasizing a comprehensive approach that goes beyond addressing basic necessities.

According to the UK P&I Club there may be times where our physical and mental health often can not keep up with constant exposure to digital media: That's when a a digital detox is needed. 

Solve for Happy: Engineer Your Path to Joy is a captivating journey into the realm of happiness written by Mo Gawdat, an experienced engineer and former Chief Business Officer at Google’s X.

India has submitted three papers to the International Maritime Organization (IMO), in view of the upcoming 111th Session of the Legal Committee (LEG), asking the Organization to address current issues regarding the security and contracting terms of seafarers. 

Fitness procrastination is an incredibly common experience as we may find telling repeatedly to ourselves that tomorrow is the day for a new start. One moment we become excited to hit that workout tomorrow, then the following day, we tell ourselves that the “time isn’t right.” How can we break the cycle, beat the excuses and engage in a fitness journey?