Tag: wellness at sea

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.

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.

Exchanging ideas and resources to foster better collaboration among stakeholders is crucial for the widespread implementation of crew welfare initiatives and the general improvement of various aspects of the maritime industry, experts agreed during a panel discussion at the 2024 Crew Welfare Week.

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.

Ship managers and operators should focus on initiatives that improve working and living conditions onboard, ensuring a holistic approach to seafarers’ wellbeing. This was emphasized by experts during the first panel of 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.

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.

The Crew Welfare Week took place from 25 to 27 June 2024, discussing how to embrace the role of the seafarers in shipping.