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SEAFIT and SHOUT a new 24/7 confidential text service for fishermen starts 5th December. Text – FISH to 85258. Given the unique pressures faced by fishermen, they are often disadvantaged […]
Struggling seafarers need more mental health support from employers. Cases of seafarers struggling with their mental health will continue to rise unless shipping companies take more responsibility for encouraging crew […]
Study of maritime worker health initiatives by Seafarers Hospital Society and Yale University, findings to be revealed at LISW. The Seafarers Hospital Society (SHS), Yale University and Lloyd’s Register Foundation […]
MHSS book shares tips for boosting seafarers’ mental wellbeing. Mental Health Support Solutions (MHSS) has published a book with tips and guidance on how seafarers can maintain or improve their […]
MHSS boosts its team of psychologists to help meet industry demand. Mental Health Support Solutions (MHSS) is strengthening its team of clinical psychologists in a bid to meet the demand […]
The Seafarers’ Charity awards grants to new online services to support seafarers who have experienced sexual violence, and to help tackle loneliness and suicide. Actioning their new strategic approach, The […]
Research into the mental wellbeing of seafarers. The Bahamas Maritime Authority (BMA) has annonced a new survey, the Seafarer COVID-19 Welfare Survey, designed to capture and reflect the mental health […]
Post-Covid symptoms linked to psychiatric and neurological problems. The maritime sector should invest more in supporting the mental health of its seafarers as ships’ crews contend with mounting anxiety over […]
Mental Health Issues on Rise Onboard Ship Mental health problems among seafarers are getting worse rather than better with an industry report citing an increase in ships’ Master request for […]
Community resilience grants to help commercial fishers Stay Afloat. Applications are now open for Community Resilience Grants of up to $2000, as part of the Stay Afloat programme to support […]
Sometimes we need help to Stay Afloat. Trusted Advocates network pilot announced for Australian seafood industry. Stay Afloat Australia, a mental health and wellbeing Trusted Advocate network for the Australian […]
Maritime Charities Launch Mental Health Awareness and Wellbeing Training Standard – The Maritime Charities Group, a coalition of 10 major maritime charities, has joined forces with the Merchant Navy Training […]
SHS Extends Mental Health Support in Response to Covid-19 – The Seafarers Hospital Society (SHS) has renewed its contract with Big White Wall for another year, in response to the […]
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