Mrs. Sandra Welch, CEO, Seafarers Hospital Society notes that the pandemic made everyone re-evaluate their lives and prioritise taking better care of themselves. When it comes to maritime industry, she encourages more stakeholders to actively support health promotion activities for seafarers and suggests key actions to support crew physical and mental health.
Read moreEveryone has stressful and long days, but what makes one ready to tackle on the day, is good rest, says Capt. Yves Vandenborn, Director of Loss Prevention, NorthStandard Club. When it comes to the maritime industry, it is imperative that the upper management at shore understands the dynamics of the lifestyle of crew at sea and introduce initiatives that are truly beneficial for seafarers, he says.
Read moreMrs Heidi Heseltine, Founder, the Diversity Study Group & CEO, Halcyon Recruitment, admits that the practice of slowing down has improved her personal life immensely. When it comes to the maritime industry, improving the wellbeing and psychological safety of seafarers is a key priority
Read moreDr. Tim Slingsby, Chair, Maritime Charities Group, highlights that getting enough rest and maintaining a healthy work-life balance are key aspects of wellbeing. When it comes to our industry, Dr Slingsby notes there are myriad of initiatives and guidance for seafarer well-being, but what matters is the true commitment to well-being from employers and industry.
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