Tag: SEAFiT

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!

SAFETY4SEA is pleased to present the first magazine exclusively devoted to the human factor and wellbeing, exploring best practices that can ensure a happy and healthy crew onboard.

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

The World Health Organization estimates that two thirds of adults in developed countries globally do not get the recommended seven to nine hours of sleep each night.

If you have mental health problems, your thinking, mood, and behavior may be affected throughout your life. Many factors contribute to mental health issues, such as: Biological factors, such as genes or brain chemistry; Life experiences, such as trauma or abuse and; Family history of mental health problems.

As part of its SEAFiT programme, SAFETY4SEA asked maritime experts to answer what they consider the most important factor impeding this social interaction onboard.

Lack of knowledge of mental health issues can make those who are affected by them more susceptible to stigma, discrimination, and exclusion at work, or even prevent them from finding employment in the first place.

People living with mental health conditions have a right to work. A report by ILO and WHO on mental health highlights that employers should support people living with mental health conditions.

The shipping industry is doing much progress in terms of its efforts toward people’s well-being, but more needs to be done to ensure a more holistic approach to the wellness of people onboard and onshore, a new poll by SAFETY4SEA showed.

SAFETY4SA is pleased to announce a new survey, scheduled to run within Q1 & Q2 of 2023 that aims to shed light on key trends of wellbeing at sea. The preliminary results will be released on an ongoing basis and final reports later within 2023. This will be the 3rd survey on crew welfare as similar initiatives were conducted during 2021 and 2019.