Culture, Law and Policy

Safety reporting deals with the gathering of information on actual or potential safety deficiencies, filing reports, and taking the necessary actions to prevent similar events from happening again. It is key to take responsibility for safety so as to build a strong safety culture.

Sometimes, other people say things that are hard to rely on or accept as the whole truth. In order to find out what is really going on, it is important that you ask the right questions.

Incident investigation is a key process in safety reporting. When the crew are involved in incident investigation, they are more likely to improve their safety behaviours.

The human element is a key component contributing to the safety of life onboard ships and unfortunately, it is also one of the main contributors to a large number of casualties in the maritime industry. This can only be made worse by bad human relations onboard. Therefore, human relations and social responsibilities work hand in hand to mitigate casualties and incidents, by ensuring that the seafarers are in a happy working environment resulting in proper communication and good and effective teamwork.

Marine pneumatic systems are vital in the merchant navy for various shipboard operations. They rely on compressed air to power equipment and control systems. Understanding their basics, maintenance, and safety practices is essential for ensuring efficient and safe maritime operations.

Gratitude is a powerful practice that can positively transform one's life and well-being. Expressing gratitude has been found to improve mental health by reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety, enhancing overall well-being, improving self-esteem, and increasing resilience. It also fosters better relationships by promoting appreciation, kindness, and forgiveness, leading to stronger connections.

We all experience negative thoughts and emotions from time to time. Whether it's anger, sadness, anxiety, or stress, these emotions can be challenging to deal with and can often leave us feeling stuck or overwhelmed.

This short course aims to provide seafarers with a basic understanding of the dangers associated with smoking and its impact on their health and well-being.

Meditation offers simple techniques to achieve a calm mind in today's fast-paced world. Breath awareness, body sensation, mantra, visualization, sound, loving-kindness, chakra, walking, and body scan meditation are explored.

The pursuit of happiness is a universal goal that has been studied throughout history. In recent years, there has been a renewed interest in the science of happiness, with researchers exploring the factors that contribute to well-being.

Positive thinking has a profound impact on the mental and physical well-being of seafarers. Studies have shown that positive thinking can reduce stress, strengthen the immune system, increase resilience, and shape our perception of ourselves and others. Maintaining a positive mindset is particularly important for seafarers, as it helps them handle the unique challenges of their work and improves their ability to cope with physical health issues.

Self-esteem plays a vital role in our mental health and well-being. It influences how we perceive ourselves, cope with challenges, maintain relationships, and achieve our goals. Having a healthy self-esteem leads to positive self-image, resilience, better relationships, improved mental health, and increased achievement.