Wellness Lifestyle Management for Seafarers.jpgAims
This course aims to promote the physical, mental, and social wellbeing of seafarers by providing practical tools for healthy living onboard. It addresses diet, exercise, sleep hygiene, and addiction awareness while linking these directly to safe operations and regulatory compliance. By aligning with:
- MLC 2006 – Safe working and living conditions, adequate rest, and protection of seafarer health.
- ISM Code – Requirement for safe practices and a working environment that safeguards crew welfare.
- TMSA – Emphasis on leadership, human element management, and crew wellbeing as part of tanker operator self-assessment.
- OCIMF/SIRE 2.0 – Expectations for resilience, crew wellbeing, fatigue management, and error reduction through improved human performance.
The course ensures both compliance and added operational value for ship operators.
Objectives
On successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the importance of seafarer wellness in ensuring safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
- Develop healthy lifestyle habits in diet, exercise, and sleep tailored to the maritime environment.
- Recognize and manage addiction risks (alcohol, substance abuse, digital dependency) and understand their impact on safety.
- Apply fatigue management techniques in line with MLC 2006 and STCW hours-of-rest requirements.
- Promote a positive safety culture through resilience, stress management, and healthy routines.
- Support organizational compliance with ISM Code, TMSA, and SIRE 2.0 requirements on human factors and wellbeing.
- Encourage peer support and open reporting of lifestyle and wellness challenges onboard.
Seafarer’s Mental Health and Well-being.jpgAims:
• To promote mental health awareness and well-being among seafarers for enhanced safety and productivity.
• To address challenges like isolation, fatigue, and stress in maritime life.
• To encourage supportive onboard environments and reduce stigma around mental health issues.
• To align mental health practices with international standards such as MLC 2006 and MARPOL.
• To guide shipping companies in implementing effective mental health initiatives.
Objectives:
1. Educate seafarers on mental health basics and its impact on their well-being.
2. Train participants to identify and respond to early signs of mental health issues.
3. Provide stress management techniques to improve resilience and coping skills.
4. Emphasize the connection between physical, social, and mental well-being.
5. Equip crews to address mental health concerns and seek professional help.
6. Foster a supportive onboard culture through open communication and mutual respect.
7. Prepare for mental health emergencies with effective crisis management strategies.
8. Ensure compliance with regulatory standards for crew welfare.
Course Modules:
Module 1: Introduction to Mental Health and Well-being
Module 2: Understanding Mental Health Basics
Module 3: Stress Management and Coping Mechanisms
Module 4: Importance of Physical and Social Well-being
Module 5: Recognizing and Addressing Mental Health Issues
Module 6: Creating a Supportive Work Environment
Module 7: Crisis Management and Emergency Response
Module 8: Regulatory and Industry Standards
Module 8: Guide to Shipping companies for Seafarers Mental health and wellbeing
PREVENTION OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT AND BULLYING ON BOARD SHIPS.jpgAims:
This course aims to provide seafarers and shipping companies with the necessary knowledge and tools to prevent and address Sexual Assault, Sexual Harassment, and Bullying on board ships. It emphasizes creating a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace for all crew members.
Objectives:
Upon completing this course, participants will be able to:
1. Define harassment, bullying, and sexual assault and understand their impact.
2. Identify examples of unacceptable behaviour, including cyberbullying.
3. Recognize company policies and grievance procedures for reporting incidents.
4. Understand their role in preventing and addressing harassment and bullying.
5. Take appropriate action if they witness or experience harassment or bullying.
6. Foster a culture of respect and professionalism on board.
7. Learn best practices for communication and awareness to prevent workplace harassment.
8. Appreciate the importance of a harassment-free work environment in maritime operations.
Modules :
In this Training Program me we will briefly discuss about following Topics:
Module 1 Introduction
Module 2 A company policy on Harassment and Bullying
Module 3 Identifying and reporting incidents of Harassment and Bullying
Module 4 Measure to eliminate Harassment and Bullying
Module 5 Communication and Awareness
Module 6 Best Practices Guide
Suicide Prevention Crisis Intervention.jpgAims
This course aims to equip seafarers, officers, and shore-based staff with the awareness, knowledge, and tools necessary to identify early warning signs of suicidal ideation, respond appropriately to crises, and apply intervention strategies that preserve life and promote mental wellbeing. By integrating suicide prevention into shipboard safety management, the course ensures a proactive approach that strengthens both crew welfare and operational safety.
Aligned with:
- MLC 2006 – Protecting seafarers’ health, addressing psychosocial wellbeing, and ensuring access to medical care and support.
- ISM Code – Maintaining a safe working environment and preventing unsafe practices linked to mental distress.
- TMSA – Recognizing human factors, resilience, and leadership as key components of risk management.
- OCIMF/SIRE 2.0 – Meeting vetting expectations for crew wellbeing, resilience, and error prevention.
Objectives
On successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Recognize early warning signs of suicidal ideation and mental health crises among seafarers.
- Understand risk factors at sea (isolation, fatigue, long contracts, stigma) that can heighten vulnerability.
- Apply crisis intervention strategies to preserve life during acute situations.
- Utilize helplines and professional resources effectively for immediate and long-term support.
- Promote peer support and just culture where crew feel safe discussing mental health without fear of stigma or punishment.
- Report and document cases in line with company protocols, flag state requirements, and ISM Code safety management standards.
- Support resilience-building programs as part of company-wide wellness initiatives under TMSA and SIRE 2.0.
- Contribute to continuous improvement in mental health awareness and suicide prevention through open reporting, feedback, and case learning.
Course Modules
Module 1: Introduction to Suicide Prevention in Maritime Operations
Module 2: Understanding Risk Factors at Sea
Module 3: Recognizing Warning Signs
Module 4: Crisis Intervention Strategies
Module 5: Early Intervention Tools & Helplines
Module 6: Reporting and Protocols
Module 7: Leadership & Crew Wellbeing in Crisis Prevention
Module 8: Building Long-Term Resilience
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Detect and respond to suicidal ideation and crises with confidence.
- Use early intervention tools and helplines effectively.
- Align reporting and crisis handling with company procedures and international frameworks.
- Strengthen safety culture by embedding mental health and suicide prevention awareness.
- Contribute to company compliance with MLC 2006, ISM Code, TMSA, and SIRE 2.0 expectations.
Suicide prevention and crisis intervention are not just humanitarian obligations but vital safety responsibilities. By equipping seafarers with the tools to recognize, respond, and report crises, shipping companies reduce risks, safeguard their people, and strengthen resilience.
Takeaway: Every life matters, and proactive suicide prevention onboard is essential to building a safe, supportive, and compliant maritime workplace.
Suicide prevention and crisis intervention are not just humanitarian obligations but vital safety responsibilities. By equipping seafarers with the tools to recognize, respond, and report crises, shipping companies reduce risks, safeguard their people, and strengthen resilience.
