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Seafarer Mental Health and Wellbeing

  • Overview

Mental health and wellbeing is a major area of concern with seafarers facing issues such as isolation, fatigue, and stress. However, small scale solutions and investments with regard to connectivity, food and social activities can make a significant difference to life on board.  

As a member of the group, you will be part of a global community of marine professionals discussing seafarer mental health and wellbeing. The group aims to share insight and experiences with policymakers and businesses to support and initiate positive changes and promote the importance of addressing mental health. 

The focus is on interventions and exploring best practice of implementation, monitoring results, and identifying what more can be done. There are opportunities to get involved with workstreams covering such topics as: reducing stigma, improving life onboard, resilience & wellness etc.  

If you are interested in joining the group, sign into the MyIMarEST member portal and select the group from the list.

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24 Oct 2024

Mental health event will feature seafarer’s accounts of assault

Institute News

 

      

SIG officers

Ms Elizabeth Woodland

Chair

Upcoming events

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Free
17 June 2026

EonCoat: Extending the Life of Corroded Structural Steel – A Proven Alternative to Abrasive Blasting and the Use of Toxic Chemicals

A hybrid event by the Western Australia Branch.

Branch event Perth
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Free External
17 June 2026

Agave to Sustainable Fuel

An event by the South Australia Branch.

Branch event Adelaide
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Free
25 June 2026

Experiences and Lessons Learned from 100+ FPSO Cargo Oil Tank Drone Inspections

A webinar by the South East England & London Home Counties Branch.

Branch event Online
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25 June 2026

What does it mean to be a Maritime Professional?

An event by RINA & IMarEST Singapore Joint Branch supported by The Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, Institute of Chartered Shipborkers, Singapore Nautical Institute and the Institute of Marine Engineers.

Branch event Singapore
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