Tag: mental health

The 2024 SEAFiT Crew Survey—the largest global study on crew welfare—offers a comprehensive overview of the challenges and opportunities in fostering a healthy, resilient, and satisfied workforce. With over 21,000 participants representing 1,614 ships, this year’s findings spotlight the priorities that demand immediate attention from maritime stakeholders.

Data from the International Seafarers' Welfare and Assistance Network’s (ISWAN) SeafarerHelp helpline show rising numbers of calls relating to abandonment, repatriation, severe mental health issues and experiences of abuse at sea.

During the 2024 SAFETY4SEA Singapore Forum, Capt. Sundeep Sequeira, Area Sales Manager – Singapore, One Learn Global, explored trends regarding seafarers' mental health.

Fostering strong social connections at sea becomes essential for a positive, productive, and collaborative environment, notes Maria Kostala for The American P&I Club.

The maritime industry's focus on seafarer mental health and well-being is critical for safety, retention, and productivity. In an exclusive interview, we explore the perspectives and findings shared by Henrik Jensen, Managing Director of Danica Crewing, and Alexandra Kaloulis, Managing Director of IMEQ Center, in response to several pressing questions about seafarer welfare.

The pandemic has highlighted the urgent need to prioritize seafarer health, both physical and mental. During a panel discussion at the 2024 Crew Welfare Week, experts addressed the growing awareness and efforts by companies to tackle these challenges, while emphasizing that sustained action is required to fully resolve the ongoing health concerns within the seafaring community.

Kindness involves making a conscious choice to assist others or yourself, driven by sincere and warm-hearted intentions. It often means prioritizing the needs of others over our own.

Being aware of our emotions is crucial for making decisions that truly benefit us. Developing emotional awareness involves taking time to reflect on and keep track of our feelings.

Most people would probably agree that resilience is the ability of a person or organization to remain focused on their main goals and prove sustainable when things get really challenging, writes Capt. Charis Kanellopoulos, Safety, Quality & Vetting Manager / DPA, Sun Enterprises Ltd.

A stressful incident can make the heart pound, breathing quicken, muscles tense, and beads of sweat appear—signs that the body has activated its fight-or-flight response.