Tag: life onboard

Constantin Hansen, Chief Officer, loves working at sea as there is always something new to discover- a different challenge to take care of. As he puts it, at sea one learns life. He stresses the importance of solidarity between crewmembers and states that “if everything is all right, there is no reason to press yourself or other people.”

Seafaring is not just a job, but rather, a college, according to Ioannis Angelidis, 2nd Officer, who throughout his career at sea has not only evolved as an officer but also grown as a person.

In an exclusive interview to SAFETY4SEA, Mr. Will Ellison co-founder of seaV platform introduces to us the benefits for users, highlighting that, in essence, this tool aims to create a stronger link between the shore and sea.

Mindfulness can help in reducing stress and improving wellness. In fact, practicing mindfulness can prove very useful for seafarers while at sea, when they need the tools to respond rapidly to an emergency while also maintaining a steady state, especially when they are surrounded 24/7 by the many stressors of the complex world we live in.

As of 20 May 2021, 60 IMO Member States and two Associate Members have made this designation and have subsequently developed and implemented policies designed to safeguard and promote seafarer welfare and mobility. However, it is vital that nations act collectively to ensure this momentum is not lost, urge Dr Heike Deggim & Mr. Paul Levey from IMO.

Avishek Ankit has come out a changed man after his first vessel experience; calm, composed, dedicated and determined. As he says, “the sea makes you resilient and unwavering amongst any odds that might be thrown at you”.

From the Electric Engineer point of view the challenge is to keep the vessel in good and working order while at the same time you have to take care of yourself, control your feelings and find ways to come back stronger! Let alone, people can be very unpredictable and sometimes behaviors and decisions can lead to unwanted circumstances.

Observed annually on the 10th of September, the World Suicide Day aims to raise awareness about suicide prevention with many initiatives around the globe.

West P&I club released an infographic focusing on common conditions that affect the heart and circulatory system.

The pandemic crisis has shed the lights on mental health, but let’s not forget that the physical wellbeing is equally important, experts of ‘the Physical Wellbeing Panel’ during the 2021 Crew Welfare Week, in late June, stressed.