Tag: wellbeing

Why are people in some parts of the world living until a hundred years of age? Is it an ancient secret? Is it luck? Maybe, but it’s mainly lifestyle choices.

During the 2024 SAFETY4SEA Manila Forum, Dr. Christian Angelo P. Lubaton, Medical Director, Nordic Medical Clinic, presented ways that a holistic approach to crew welfare can be fostered.

A number of forces and factors work interdependently to influence safety at sea, and health is one of the most important, notes Ronald Spithout, MD of OneHealth by VIKAND.

It's easy to become dehydrated without even realizing it. Dehydration can have a negative impact on a seafarer’s health and can cause or worsen certain diseases. It can also impact a seafarer’s ability to be productive at work.

Mental health is a key aspect of wellness; thus, it is important to build an effective strategy that provides policies for creating an ideal environment on board, ensuring that seafarers' mental health does not suffer. Among many issues to consider, every vessel needs to have established measures to address harassment and bullying.

Chris Hall, Managing Director, American P&I Club, Hong Kong shares his experience of a daily practice he committed to over the last six months, focusing on gratitude, prioritization, self-awareness, and service to others.

They say it takes only one positive thought to replace a negative one. Negative self-talk or thoughts is something we've all experienced at some point—it easily creeps in. Its persistent presence can be dangerous, continually undermining our self-esteem and thwarting our aspirations for success.

Advances in psychological and neuroscientific methods, particularly biofeedback and neurofeedback, could represent additional tools for enhancing stress management techniques, argues, Dr. Michela Terrei, Psychologist, I.M.A. ASSESSMENT AND TRAINING CENTER, INC.

The maritime sector is evolving, creating opportunities for the younger generation to actively participate and fostering an environment that champions diversity, equality, and inclusiveness. During the last CAREER4SEA Forum, speakers of a dedicated panel discussed how the industry can meet the expectations of the young generations to attract, retain, and develop future crews.

The SEAFiT survey underscores the paramount importance of prioritizing a healthy lifestyle within the maritime industry, acknowledging the physically demanding nature of work at sea and the significant prevalence of work-related injuries.