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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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25 June 2026

What does it mean to be a Maritime Professional?

An event by the IMarEST & RINA Singapore Joint Branch

Branch event Singapore
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25 June 2026

Social Evening at Plym Yacht Club

A social event by the IMarEST and RINA Devon & Cornwall Joint Branch, along with the Nautical Institute Southwest Branch.

Branch event Plymouth
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Free
27 June 2026

Smart Gas Lift Optimization System

A hybrid event by the Nigeria Branch.

Branch event Lagos
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29 June – 10 July 2026

European International Submarine Race

IMarEST supported event Gosport
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