Tag: wellbeing

Capt. Kuba Szymanski, Secretary General of InterManager, emphasizes the importance of making people feel valued, respected, and part of something larger. He believes that fostering this attitude on vessels will significantly contribute to creating a happy environment for seafarers.

Columbia Shipmanagement (CSM), a member of the Columbia Group, is reporting a noticeable decrease in emergency medical disembarkations, attributing this positive trend to the proactive health measures implemented in collaboration with the OneCare Group, a comprehensive health and wellbeing platform that includes Marine Medical Solutions (MMS).

ISWAN highlights that the maritime sector must be willing to invest more in seafarers’ working conditions and wellbeing in order to make the sector sustainable in the long term. In that regard, the organization has recently revealed an action plan suggesting effective solutions to the maritime recruitment and retention crisis.

The American P&I Club has curated a practical guide of ideas and suggestions designed for Masters and Chief Engineers to enhance crew wellbeing and morale onboard.

A sudden pain that begins on the right side of the lower abdomen can be a sign of appendicitis. Although most often it occurs in people between the ages of 10 and 30, anyone can develop appendicitis at any age. In that regard, people onboard need to be aware of the signs and symptoms as terrible abdominal pain requires immediate medical attention.

The Ikarian diet, originating from the Greek island of Ikaria, is renowned for its health benefits and its role in the island's high life expectancy and low incidence of chronic diseases.

Have you ever wondered why your body reacts so intensely to stress? The fight-or-flight response, a term coined by Walter Bradford Cannon in the early 1900s, describes the body's automatic reaction to perceived threats.

Stress is an inevitable part of life that can arise from various sources such as work pressures, family responsibilities, or even unexpected events. However, how do we prioritize self-care and manage stress amidst the diverse challenges in our lives?

Crew welfare encompasses all aspects of ensuring the health, safety, and overall well-being of crew members working aboard ships, as agreed by all speakers during a panel discussion at the 2024 Crew Welfare Week.

In a fast-paced world filled with constant stimulation and information overload, the simple act of journaling offers a sanctuary of introspection and reflection. Whether scribbled in a leather-bound notebook or typed out in a digital diary, journaling serves as a gateway to our innermost thoughts, emotions, and experiences.