Tag: wellness at sea

While the sympathetic system is what activates the “fight or flight” response and jumps into action when we feel we are stressed or in danger, the parasympathetic nervous system is what controls the body’s ability to relax, an essential counterbalance.

This World Malaria Day, observed annually on April 25th, Dr. Laura Benzonana (Health4Crew CEO) and Mrs. Penelope Robotis (Chief HR & Recruitment Officer at IMEQ) highlight the importance of prevention at sea—and why the maritime industry must rethink risk, not just from malaria, but also from the interventions used to fight it.

SAFETY4SEA is pleased to announce the distinguished shortlisted nominees for this year’s Crew Welfare Awards, following an online nomination process, initiated a few months ahead of the 2025 Crew Welfare Week, a virtual event that will take place 24-26 June.

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.