Tag: life onboard

Responding to the latest Seafarers Happiness Index, sailors have called for ship owners, operators and managers to have designated human resource management in place to address concerns and to reflect the growing appreciation and importance of seafarer mental health and wellbeing onboard.

Australia's Department of Agriculture has cancelled the livestock export licence of a second exporter, EMS Rural Exports Pty Ltd., as part of the government's efforts to protect interests of the industry and high standards on animal welfare.

Australia's Department of Agriculture has initiated the second stage of the review of the Australian Standards for the Export of Livestock, which is open for public comment until 19 September. These standards ensure livestock are fit for export and help manage the risks to health and welfare during the voyage.

Organisations which prioritise the safety and welfare of their seafarers over business costs and performance have more developed safety cultures, lower levels of fatigue and sleep problems among their crews. This is one of seven key findings from a recent study into safety culture in the maritime industry.

The International Group has recently published some revised FAQs on the Maritime Labour Convention (2006). The FAQs provide operators with guidance and information on the Convention, the important 2014 Amendments and how the Clubs’ certification operates.

While the voting procedure for the 2018 SAFETY4SEA Awards is open, Sandra Welch, Deputy CEO, Sailors’ Society explains the motivation behind the ‘Wellness at Sea’ project for which the organization has been shortlisted in the ‘Sustainability’ category alongside a number of other distinguished nominees.

While the voting procedure for the 2018 SAFETY4SEA Awards is open, Ben Bailey, Director of Advocacy, The Mission to Seafarers, talks about ‘Seafarers’ Happiness Index’ project for which the organization has been shortlisted in the ‘Initiative’ category alongside a number of other distinguished nominees.

We all feel stressed at times, although stress in the right amount is useful and essential for survival, the effects of stress can be unpleasant or uncomfortable. How useful could mindfulness be to seafarers though?

Walter Woodage, General Manager of Norbulk Shipping UK Ltd highlights that communication is vital for enhanced safety; this is why they engage all levels of staff and crew to these initiatives promoting an open and welcoming dialogue as well as safety / mindfulness training and presentation of best practices.

Smoking causes damage to nearly every organ in the body and is directly responsible for a number of diseases; nonetheless the majority of the smokers find it difficult to quit. Although many believe that quitting smoking is an easy task, in fact, it is a physiological and psychological challenge.