Culture, Law and Policy

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.

There may be a time or a situation where you will either have to assist or command a search and rescue operation. This course helps break down the courses of action you may have to take in order to safely rescue your own crew or other craft in distress.

The capital of Fiji is a vibrant and bustling city that offers a wide range of activities and experiences for visitors. Whether you are looking for adventure, relaxation or cultural immersion, there is something for everyone.

This course is tailored for cadets, and also recently qualified officers and ratings (beginners). This course will guide you through the basics of engine room operations.

In this course, you will understand what carbon/GHG emissions are and recognise their impact. Identify the specific greenhouse gases and the internationally accepted standardised protocols that contribute to carbon emissions.

Marine firefighting and safety, stand as pillars of maritime security and well-being. In the challenging and often remote environment of the open sea, where lives and valuable assets are at stake, these practices play a pivotal role. From the prevention of fires to the rapid response and utilisation of advanced safety systems, the world of marine firefighting and safety is a crucial aspect of maritime operations, ensuring the protection of crew members, passengers, and vessels navigating the world's oceans.