ISWAN

How to do a proper work out on board

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ISWAN published its latest issue of Training on Board. This issue provides guidance to assist seafarers get the most out of their workout. ISWAN makes recommendations to perform the best warm-up, as well as advice to boost the metabolism.

Warming up

ISWAN recommends a light warm-up, that seafarers can do prior to any exercise routine, which will allow the muscles and tendons to loosen up in preparation for real work. It aims to help the body wake up and gradually speed up circulation, metabolic...

https://safety4sea.com/how-to-do-a-proper-work-out-on-board/

ISWAN offers mental health awareness training for maritime

ISWAN announced that it is offering a new training course to provide management-level personnel on shore and on board ships with an introduction to mental health awareness. The course is also suitable for anyone who wants to gain a better understanding of mental health at sea and how to support crew.

Delegates can expect to gain a better understanding of mental health and build the skills and confidence needed to recognise the signs of mental health problems and respond to concerns.

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https://safety4sea.com/iswan-offers-mental-health-awareness-training-for-maritime/

87% of seafarers felt informed from ISWAN’s poster campaign

In 2018, ISWAN launched a campaign to alert the shipping industry on the issue of unregistered crewing agencies in India; Now, the Network presents the campaign’s results and what follows next.

It is mandatory for all Recruitment and Placement Services (RPS) providers in India to register with the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) and obtain a Recruitment and Placement Services Licence (RPSL).

Yet, up to now, there are many unregistered crewing agencies operating in India, resulting to...

https://safety4sea.com/87-of-seafarers-felt-informed-from-iswans-poster-campaign/

Inmarsat announces digital and crew welfare events at LISW2019

Inmarsat announces digital and crew welfare events at London International Shipping Week

Events on digitalisation and crew well-being on 10th and 11th September to be co-hosted with WISTA International and the four LISW-supported maritime charities, including ISWAN’s International Seafarers’ Welfare Awards

23 May 2019: Inmarsat, the world leader in global mobile satellite communications, has confirmed that it is renewing its support for London International Shipping Week (LISW) when the event...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/05/23/inmarsat-announces-digital-and-crew-welfare-events-at-lisw2019/

ISWAN Releases New Mental Health Awareness Training For The Maritime Industry

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A new training course will provide management-level personnel on shore and on board ships with an introduction to mental health awareness. The one-day course, provided by the International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN), is also suitable for anyone who wants to gain a better understanding of mental health at sea and how to support crew, including seafarers and those who support them.

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Delegates can expect to gain a better...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/iswan-releases-new-mental-health-awareness-training-for-the-maritime-industry/

ISWAN: How taking a walk after eating can be beneficial

In its latest ‘Training onboard’ newsletter providing health tips for seafarers, ISWAN shared two reasons why going for a short walk around the ship or out on deck after eating a heavy meal could be beneficial to crew members onboard.

Citing advice from myfitnesspal.com, ISWAN applied these recommendations to seafarers, who often have to do with work overload and stress, affecting their physical and mental health.

Why taking a walk after dinner?

1. It can aid digestion

  • A study found that walking...

https://safety4sea.com/iswan-how-taking-a-walk-after-eating-can-be-beneficial/

New guidance on arrested-detained vessels and abandoned seafarers

ISWAN, in partnership with InterManager, ICS, ICMA and ITF, issued a new booklet, entitled ‘Arrested and Detained Vessels, and Abandoned Seafarers’, providing guidance to welfare organisations dealing with incidents of seafarers being abandoned and vessels being arrested or detained.

The new guidance outlines the responsibilities of the authorities and other organisations that might become involved when problems are identified aboard a vessel whilst in port.

The booklet builds on information...

https://safety4sea.com/new-guidance-on-arrested-detained-vessels-and-abandoned-seafarers/

ISWAN Releases New Guidance On Arrested & Detained Vessels And Abandoned Seafarers

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New guidance is now available to assist welfare organisations dealing with incidents of seafarers being abandoned and vessels being arrested or detained.

The booklet, entitled Arrested and Detained Vessels, and Abandoned Seafarers, has been produced by the International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN) in partnership with InterManager, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), the International Christian Maritime Association (ICMA) and the International Transport Workers’...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/iswan-releases-new-guidance-on-arrested-detained-vessels-and-abandoned-seafarers/

ISWAN: Seafarers Set To Judge Annual Welfare Awards

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Seafarers are to take part for the first time in judging the International Seafarers’ Welfare Awards 2019. The annual awards, which are organised by the International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN), recognise the best examples of seafarers’ welfare provision across the globe. Seafarers have always been invited to nominate their choice in a range of categories – best ports, seafarers’ centres, shipping companies and welfare personalities – but this year they will also take...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/iswan-seafarers-set-to-judge-annual-welfare-awards/

Time To Choose Your Heroes For International Seafarers’ Welfare Awards 2019

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Nominations are now open for the International Seafarers’ Welfare Awards 2019, which recognise the best examples of seafarers’ welfare provision across the globe.

The awards, organised by the International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN), are the only awards in the industry which put seafarers’ voices at the centre.

This year marks a change in the selection process – not only will seafarers nominate their chosen ports, seafarers’ centres, shipping companies and welfare...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/time-to-choose-your-heroes-for-international-seafarers-welfare-awards-2019/

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