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ISWAN: Shipping companies must support seafarers with mental health issues

With the increasing awareness of how important mental health is for seafarers, ISWAN says that more needs to be done to change the culture in shipping. This will create more openness and less stigma about mental health.

Right now there is an increase in the mental health of seafarers. Much of this comes from the general recognition that ‘good’ mental health is just as important as good physical health.

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ISWAN study reveals superyachting crew faces challenges

ISWAN, partnered with MHG Insurance Brokers to launch a new research on seafarers who work on superyachts to investigate welfare issues specific to the sector, backed up by in-depth interviews and diary studies. The research’s results were announced on December 7, at a seminar held at Inmarsat’s headquarters in London.

Specifically, the sample was conducted from 402 superyacht crew, responding to the 50-question survey. The findings were:

  • 82% had experienced low crew morale ‘sometimes’, ‘often’...

https://safety4sea.com/iswan-study-reveals-superyachting-crew-faces-challenges/

Mental health onboard: Assessing the Human and Economic cost

In an exclusive interview, Mr. Ray Barker, Head of Operations , ISWAN (International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network), explains why industry has increased its focus on seafarers’ mental health lately, referring to the major human and financial risks that could arise in case a seafarer had a mental health crisis while on duty.  Mr Barker notes that industry has made significant progress on raising awareness about seafarers’ health, especially with reference to their physical health...

https://safety4sea.com/cm-mental-health-onboard-assessing-the-human-and-economic-cost/

World AIDS Day: Know your HIV status even when onboard

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World AIDS Day 2018 theme encourages everyone to know their HIV status!In commemoration of World AIDS Day today, marking its 30th anniversary, we prepared an article-feature to spread awareness and help curb the rising cases of HIV infection and correct the stigma and discrimination that afflicts those living in this medical condition, and especially those working onboard.

AIDS/HIV: Are you aware?

AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) is the most advanced stage of an HIV infection, when the...

https://safety4sea.com/cm-world-aids-day-know-your-hiv-status-even-when-onboard/

New guidance released for situations involving missing seafarers

ISWAN, ICS and InterManager launched a new guidance for shipping companies and manning agents, on dealing with situations involving missing seafarers. The guidance covers managing relationships onboard, actions that should be taken, and managing relationships with the families of seafarers who have gone missing. It includes details of recommended procedures to follow, templates and scripts for communicating with families, and further resources including contact details for reporting incidents...

https://safety4sea.com/new-guidance-released-for-situations-involving-missing-seafarers/

ISWAN, ICS & InterManager Release New Guidance For Situations Involving Missing Seafarers

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New guidance on dealing with situations involving missing seafarers has been launched for the benefit of shipping companies and manning agents.

The new Good Practice Guide for Shipping Companies & Manning Agents working with situations involving missing seafarers has been produced by the International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN), the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and InterManager.

The guidance covers managing relationships onboard, actions that should be taken, and...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/iswan-ics-intermanager-release-new-guidance-for-situations-involving-missing-seafarers/

North P&I Club Partners With ISWAN To Launch New Confidential Helpline For Crew

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North P&I Club has launched its new ‘Mind Matters’ campaign, including a confidential helpline for crew provided in partnership with the International Seafarer’s Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN).

The new campaign aims to raise awareness of mental health and wellbeing at sea. It provides North P&I Club’s members and their crew with a number of resources and support materials to support their emotional wellbeing at sea and to provide guidance on where to access additional help if needed.

The...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/north-pi-club-partners-with-iswan-to-launch-new-confidential-helpline-for-crew/

Confidential helpline launched to support seafarers

North P&I Club has presented its new ‘Mind Matters’ campaign, which includes a confidential helpline for crew. The helpline is provided in partnership with the International Seafarer’s Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN).

The new campaign targets to raise awareness of mental health and wellbeing at sea. It provides North P&I Club’s members and their crew with a resources and support materials to protect their emotional wellbeing at sea and it guides on where to access additional help if...

https://safety4sea.com/confidential-helpline-launched-to-support-seafarers/

ISWAN’s Second Good Mental Health Guide Translated Into Five Additional Languages

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ISWAN’s second self-help guide for seafarers, Psychological Wellbeing at Sea, is now available in five additional languages.

The guide is the second in our series of three Good Mental Health Guides for Seafarers, which was shortlisted in the Best Crew Welfare Programme/Campaign category of the Safety at Sea Awards 2018.

Using evidence from the field of Positive Psychology, Psychological Wellbeing at Sea provides seafarers with straightforward, practical tips on how to enhance their well-being...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/iswans-second-good-mental-health-guide-translated-into-five-additional-languages/

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