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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, log in to My IMarEST and select the group from the list.

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26 Jun 2026

Iran conflict throws spotlight on seafarer health and wellbeing

The reality of seafarers’ wellbeing and working conditions in the Strait of Hormuz has often been overlooked, creating a need for more conversation and awareness. IMarEST CEO Chris Goldsworthy shares what companies can do to support seafarers in times of stress

Marine Professional - On the radar
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25 Jun 2026

The world needs more seafarers – let’s think carefully about criminalising the ones we have

When something goes wrong at sea, it’s vital that there is accountability. However, our CEO, questions whether prosecuting seafarers has become the default response. He explores whether more emphasis should be placed on the systems that support those at sea.

Blog - Chief Executive
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25 Jun 2026

Until all seafarers are safe in enclosed spaces, our job is not done

On the Day of the Seafarer 2026, Alasdair Wishart, our director of technical and policy, highlights the ongoing risk to crewmembers from enclosed spaces. But says that until seafarers stop dying from asphyxiation, the job is not done.

Blog - Technical & Policy
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05 Mar 2026

The Cape Town Agreement: a time for celebration, and for reflection

Eric Holliday explains why we should be celebrating a milestone for the global fishing fleet

Blog - Technical & Policy
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25 Jun 2025

‘Unrest at Sea’ event seeks solutions to abuse at sea

Institute News
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24 Oct 2024

Mental health event will feature seafarer’s accounts of assault

Institute News

 

      

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Upcoming events

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Free
17 August 2026

The Future Integrated Naval Combat Platform: AI-Enabled C6I³STAR Architectures for Next-Generation Naval Warfare

A webinar by the Naval Engineering SIG.

SIG event Online
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Free
19 August 2026

Human Problems in marine engineering: Contemporary solutions

A webinar by the History Society.

Society event Online
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Free External
19 August 2026

Combined Branches Technical Presentation

A hybrid event by the IMarEST's Auckland Branch.

Branch event Aukland, NZ
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Free External
19 August 2026

The Science Behind South Australia's Harmful Algal Bloom: Understanding Karenia and Its Effects on Marine Life

An event by the South Australia Branch.

Branch event Australia
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