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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
13 November 2025

Marine Failure Analysis – An Insight into Forensic Investigation, Failure Mechanisms & Prevention

An event by IMarEST and R-TECH Materials

Online
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External
13 November 2025

South Shields Marine School – The MCA Modernisation Project.

An event by the IMarEST & RINA North East Coast Joint Branch.

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External
18 November 2025

Additive Manufacturing for Lead Bearing Structures

An event by IMarEST's Southern Joint Branch

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Free
19 November 2025

Recognizing Your Hidden Obsolescence Risks

A webinar by the Offshore Oil & Gas SIG.

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