Tag: mental health

The maritime industry is a high-risk environment. Critical incidents onboard can be distressing and sometimes traumatic for seafarers and any shoreside staff involved, as well as disruptive to operations. Stephanie Sjöblad, Loss Prevention Executive at Alandia explains what trauma-informed means and why it is important for the maritime industry.

According to the data from ISWAN’s helplines, the number of seafarers reporting abuse, bullying, harassment or discrimination increased by almost 50% in Q1 2023 compared to the previous quarter.

The Mission to Seafarers has unveiled its Happy at Sea mobile app that helps seafarers access essential services to improve their welfare and mental health during their time at sea.

Together, Hilo, TORM, and audEERING have been working on a Safetytech Accelerator pilot to measure the effect organizational drivers and modifications to the living/working environment have on the mental health of seafarers.

Contemplation is a profound and relaxing cognitive process that is beneficial to the spirit. Through this technique, a person can connect with their innermost thoughts and develop a deeper awareness of themselves.

The Nautical Institute announced a new collaboration with The Seafarers’ Charity to develop a new range of training courses aimed at improving the leadership and management skills of seafarers and those working ashore.  

In the 21st century, with the domination of technology, human contact has reduced dramatically. As a result, the social distancing has increased in parallel with the need for hugs.

Has it crossed your mind that your success is just a matter of luck and that sooner or later, people will find out you are not as competent as they thought you were? If you answered yes to these questions, then you may have experienced Impostor Syndrome.

Laughter has many benefits in our lives. Never forget that, even in the most challenging situations, there is always a good reason to let go of our worries, relax and just laugh!

Mental fatigue refers to a state of chronic exhaustion that can happen from ongoing stress.