Tag: Resilience

Internet onboard ships has been the single biggest game changer for seafarers around the world. However, it requires a clear understanding of positive and constructive behaviour and awareness to protect oneself online.

In times of high stress, many people are overwhelmed with negative feelings and concerns. Especially for seafarers, worrying situations may result in high pressure due to the demanding nature of their work onboard.

On the occasion of World Safety & Health day on April 28th, ILO highlighted the importance of building resilience in order to face crises now and in the future as well as drawing on lessons learned and experiences from the world of work. 

Seafarers, like all human beings, need three things: recognition, stimulation and certainty, argues INTERTANKO in its second edition of ’’Crew Welfare Management and Mental Wellness''

According to studies, especially during these challenging times, mental health problems among seafarers are getting worse, while stress onboard ships remains a growing issue.

Confidence in shipping industry rose in the three months to end-February 2021, showing "a bright light at the end of the COVID-19 tunnel", according to the latest Shipping Confidence Survey by UK-based BDO.

It is known that the term “growth mindset” is involved in every field, as it is a key element towards success. Specifically, it is observed that all great leaders who have been successful in any career job, have adapted growth mindset qualities.

Right now everyone would agree that we are living a very difficult time. The COVID-19 has been scary and life-changing. However, pandemic or no pandemic, we will always have difficulties during our lifetime. However, adverse times create the opportunity for new thinking. So, what do difficult times teach us and why they are important after all?

To begin with, “growth mindset” is a concept of self-improvement. For example, individuals with a growth mindset have the confidence to make it through and do not get discouraged when they receive negative feedback, nor do they take feedback personally. In fact, having a growth mindset makes you see mistakes as an opportunity to further learn and move on.

Seafarers, like all human beings, need three things: recognition, stimulation and certainty, argues INTERTANKO in its second edition of ’’Crew Welfare Management and Mental Wellness’’. In this article, we explain ways to address seafarers’ need for stimulation.