I have responded to more incidents of seafarers attacking their shipmates, more confirmed suicides, and more people missing overboard (suspected suicides) in 2020 than in any other year of my career. The number of such […]
Mindfulness can prove to be a great coping mechanism when facing day-to-day challenges of working at sea, as can be seen in the military and sporting worlds Seafarers are like soldiers. Both professions involve great […]
As maritime workers and unions call for the need to create supportive and accepting workplaces for LGBTQIA individuals within the industry, SAS takes a look at issues companies might need to address Taking the first […]
The promotional body for the UK maritime sector, Maritime UK, has launched a survey for employers in the maritime industry. The findings will be used to develop a benchmark for good mental health support. The […]
There is a need for more maritime-specific mental health training in shipping, according to master mariner and academic Dr Chris Haughton. Haughton is the author of a good practice guide, The Seafarers’ Mental Health Awareness […]
A series of short videos, delivered by experts in the fields of mindfulness, psychology, and organisational and health resilience, has been launched to provide tips to those working at sea during the COVID-19 pandemic. The […]
The Seafarers’ Mental Health Awareness and Wellbeing Training Standard, a guide that offers standards for designing mental health and wellbeing training courses for seafarers, was launched today. Created by The Maritime Charities Group (MCG; a […]
Stranded and isolated on cruise vessels, the number of deaths of cruise ship crew members who work abroad has increased recently, with some cases allegedly involving suicide. Six seafarers who work on cruise vessels reportedly […]
Russian consumer rights and protection watchdog Rospotrebnadzor has instructed its country’s shipping companies to provide more psychological support for seafarers whose mental well-being might be jeopardised due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Shipping companies must pay […]
Improved communication from both shore to sea and vice versa is key to alleviating seafarer worries and improve mental wellbeing and safety aboard during the pandemic, industry experts agree. “It is the role of ship […]
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