Tag: wellness at sea

In an era defined by fragmented attention and digital overload, mindfulness is undergoing a quiet revolution. No longer limited to meditation cushions or wellness retreats, it’s now woven into daily life in creative and meaningful ways.

SAFETY4SEA is pleased to announce the 2025 SEAFiT Crew Survey, sponsored by The NorthStandard, which includes elements of wellness and well-being. The survey will run during Q2 and Q3 of 2025. This will mark our fifth survey on crew welfare, following similar initiatives conducted in 2019, 2021, 2022, and 2024.

Maritime health and welfare experts are calling on the shipping industry to recognize free, reliable internet access as a basic human right for seafarers. SAFETY4SEA was the first to champion this cause, launching a petition in January 2024 to classify internet connectivity as an essential need for seafarers.

The Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers (Republic Act No. 12021) was enacted on October 11, 2024, marking a significant milestone in the protection and welfare of Filipino seafarers.

Zen is a Japanese term for meditation, and while it’s practiced across all forms of Buddhism, it holds particular importance in Zen Buddhism. Zazen, a key form of meditation in this tradition, invites you to sit and observe your thoughts without attachment or judgment.

Elcome International has introduced a high-speed internet service which is changing how ship managers provide internet access at sea. Over 30,000 seafarers have already used the pay-as-you-go service since its launch in September 2024.

During the 6th SAFETY4SEA Limassol Forum, Marinos Kokkinis, Managing Director, OneCare Group, delivered a presentation on the evolving landscape of seafarer health, crew welfare, and resilience.

As we navigate through 2025, why not embark on a journey of personal growth, connection, and happiness? Each month can become an opportunity to anchor ourselves in happiness and fulfillment.

The Indian Ship Registry has issued a notice following a recent incident that resulted in the loss of three lives after an Indian-flagged vessel sank off the Indian coast.

The SEAFiT Barometer Survey, an industry-wide study running through Q1 and Q2 of 2025, aims to capture how maritime organizations approach wellness as a holistic, multidimensional process and how they encourage individuals to make healthy choices that support their success and well-being.