Social Interaction Matters (SIM) Project

Seafarer Support Services Key To Maritime Sector’s Future

A recent news article published in the Seafarers Welfare says that Seafarer support services and partnership working are vital for maritime industry’s future.

High demand for its helpline services

As the International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN) reports a high demand for its helpline services over the last year, it is clear that accessible welfare and support services for seafarers worldwide remain a priority for the maritime industry.

In its newly released annual review cover...

https://mfame.guru/seafarer-support-services-key-to-maritime-sectors-future/

New research highlights benefits of regular social interaction on board and common obstacles to overcome

New research highlights benefits of regular social interaction on board and common obstacles to overcome

Katy Ware

Regular social interaction on board benefits overall crew wellbeing, reduces isolation and stress and helps to build and motivate safe and efficient teams on board, new research shows.

ISWAN’s research findings from Phase One of the Social Interaction Matters (SIM) Project have been published today with the support of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) and Red Ensign Group who...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/01/05/new-research-highlights-benefits-of-regular-social-interaction-on-board-and-common-obstacles-to-overcome/