SAFETY4SEA Log Issue 22

Mental health and wellbeing are issues playing out regardless of whether they are ashore or onboard. The way a crew member may experience life onboard with other seafarers, himself or his workload is thus related to him or her as individual, multi-dimensional human being. Industry has realized the importance of ‘Wellness at Sea’ and has shed its focus on addressing its key aspects: Social, Emotional, Physical, Intellectual and Spiritual. ● Be part of conversations onboard ● Encourage other crew members ● Participate in the social life onboard ● Assist others with positive reinforcement Empower your emotional wellbeing ● Understand and manage your emotions ● Share your thoughts and ideas with other crew members ● Show care for others ● Think positive WELLNESS AT SEA 2 Strategy , motivation , support and engagement are the keys to a successful approach! 1 Empower your social wellbeing S�eps towards