10/10/2024
Today on World Mental Health Day we stand together to raise awareness and break the stigma around mental health. Let us support each other, prioritise well-being and create a workplace where everyone feels valued and heard.
As part of our ongoing commitment to the mental health and well-being of our seafarers, we are proud to share several recent achievements that demonstrate our dedication to creating a supportive and caring environment for all crew members.
Our focus on enhancing seafarer welfare has led us to become members of the International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN) and to implement new initiatives that directly impact the lives of those working at sea.
In September we officially joined ISWAN recognising the critical importance of having robust support systems in place for our colleagues at sea. Our crew now has access to ISWAN's 24/7 multilingual helpline, the ISWAN for Seafarers App with health resources, self-help guides and comprehensive training programs such as Mental Health Awareness and the Seafarers’ Health Information Programme (SHIP). We hope that these resources empower our seafarers to maintain their physical and mental well-being, ensuring they have access to immediate support and guidance whenever needed.
In addition to our ISWAN membership we have implemented several initiatives to further support mental health and well-being. This includes the launch of mandatory CBT training courses enabling seafarers to recognise signs of mental health problems within their colleagues and themselves; our new in-house one-day Mental Health and Wellbeing course, and the ongoing provision of a dedicated Annual Welfare Fund to all managed vessels to enhance crew welfare activities.
Throughout the year we also conducted Mental Health and Wellbeing Surveys, the responses from which provide valuable insights that will help shape our future strategies. Additionally, our partnership with MarTrust and the introduction of the Seafarer E-Wallet offers convenient digital payment solutions allowing our crew to manage their finances efficiently.
These steps reflect our commitment to creating a positive and supportive working environment for our seafarers, highlighting our motivation to continuously improve their experience at sea.
Thank you to every one of you for your continued efforts.
