Tag: wellbeing

During the 2023 Crew Welfare Week, Mrs. Penelope Robotis Clinical & Organizational Psychologist Msc., of  IMEQ Center, referred to the key challenges of multigenerational crew and highlighted that we need to systematically explore and analyze factors that may covertly interact and negatively  impact crew welfare.

During the 2023 Crew Welfare Week, Mr. Simon Grainge, Chief Executive, ISWAN, highlighted that crew welfare now has a higher profile as a result of the pandemic but we must not lose our focus on this important issue. Seafarers of the future will need to cope with the demands of more technology and smaller crews so good quality welfare remains crucial to the future of seafaring and has important implications for recruitment and retention, he explained.

During the 2023 Crew Welfare Week, Christopher L. Hall, Managing Director, Hong Kong, The American Club, highlighted the importance of quality and adequate sleep for people onboard. Sleep at sea can play a critical role to seafarers’ safety and health and industry needs to make the promotion of better sleep a priority.

During the 2023 Crew Welfare Week, Dr. Christian Lubaton, Medical Director, Nordic Medical Clinic, stressed that a seafarer who is psychologically distressed is not safe for all people onboard and suggested a three-step framework for seafarers’ mental health.

Can cultural diversity create connection instead of isolation? In the following article, Green Jakobsen talks about a crucial aspect that can either create bonds or cause social isolation and impact the mental health of seafarers.

Feeling accepted and cherished while being ourselves is one of the most vital pillars of our mental well-being. Yet, bias and discrimination exist everywhere, including onboard ships.

In a recent SHS (Seafarers Hospital Society) webinar, medical experts talked about the health and welfare of seafarers, and discussed ways to reduce the risk of heart disease.

In its Q1 2023 Seafarers Happiness Index report, the Mission to Seafarers noted that the percentage of happiness about seafarers' ability to keep fit and healthy on board, has fallen to 7.1 from 7.83.

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.

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.