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Extended crew isolation negatively impacts mental health at sea

COVID-19Crew WellbeingNews
October 15, 2020

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 techniques, a ‘superpower’ for seafarers?

Commentary
September 15, 2020

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 […]

Steps for maritime to create LGBTQ+ friendly workplaces

Crew and Vessel IncidentsCrew WellbeingNewsResearchShoreside
September 10, 2020

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 […]

Survey to benchmark employer approaches to mental health support

Crew and Vessel IncidentsCrew WellbeingNews
August 7, 2020

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 […]

Long read: Shipping takes steps to improve seafarer mental health training

Crew WellbeingFeaturesNewsTraining
July 30, 2020

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 […]

‘Crew during COVID’ video series launched to support seafarers’ mental health

COVID-19Crew WellbeingNews
July 20, 2020

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 […]

Mental health training standards launched during Seafarers Awareness Week

COVID-19Crew WellbeingNewsTraining
July 10, 2020

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 […]

Spate of suspected suicides, deaths among crew on cruise ships

COVID-19Crew and Vessel IncidentsCrew WellbeingNews
June 9, 2020

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 […]

COVID-19: Russian watchdog calls for more psychological support for seafarers

COVID-19Crew and Vessel IncidentsCrew WellbeingNews
June 8, 2020

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 […]

Communication is vital for seafarers’ wellbeing during COVID-19

COVID-19Crew WellbeingNews
May 22, 2020

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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