How seafarers can cope with the mental health impact of COVID-19
Standard Club and Sailors’ Society’s Wellness at Sea issued ten tips focusing on how to deal with the mental health impacts onboard amid the pandemic.
Read moreStandard Club and Sailors’ Society’s Wellness at Sea issued ten tips focusing on how to deal with the mental health impacts onboard amid the pandemic.
Read moreIn an exclusive interview to SAFETY4SEA, Mrs Sara Baade, CEO at Sailors’ Society makes an assessment of the pandemic impact so far, noting as a key opportunity the fact that the COVID-19 has put the spotlight on seafarer mental health and wellbeing.
Read moreThe Human Element is the most important factor on Merchant Ships to address effectively various challenges on board in terms of compliance with the increasingly and demanding legislative framework, highlights Capt Charis Kanellopoulos, Safety, Quality & Vetting Manager / DPA, Sun Enterprises Ltd
Read moreThis time in our special column Sea Sense, in cooperation with the North of England P&I Club, we ask from industry experts to make their assessment on our perception of seafarers valuable work.
Read moreThe consumption of alcohol onboard is being progressively phased out through strict regulations with most organizations enforcing non-alcohol policies, in a time when increased anxiety and deteriorating mental health of seafarers as a professional group is at the center of discussions.
Read moreIf COVID-19 has brought one seafaring issue to the forefront, it has been that of Internet onboard, as the extended time of remaining onboard along with increased stress due to COVID-19 pandemic has triggered a wider discussion on the need for connectivity with the outside world.
Read moreThe Shipowners’ Club and the International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN) have joined forces to launch a new app, ISWAN for Seafarers, which can be used offline to provide help around the clock.
Read moreCOVID-19 travel restrictions and vaccination delays impact the availability of trained seafarers resulting in an increase in crewing sector costs and crew shortages, warns crew solutions provider Danica Crewing Services.
Read moreOn the occasion of this year’s Day of the Seafarer on June 25th, our special column is dedicated to all seafarers who currently face unprecedented challenges due to the pandemic. Industry stakeholders appreciate their efforts and they have been in talks for improving their lives onboard. In that regard, we have asked many experts to provide feedback on improving crew welfare.
Read moreDuring the Crew Welfare Week, a unique industry event taking place 22-25 June 2021, the ship managers panel discussed about the next steps on crew change issue as well as key challenges and opportunities out of the pandemic for the maritime industry.
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