Seafarers who benefit from good rest, good food, exercise, socialisation and contact with those at home are likely to be happier, more motivated, and better placed to attend to their duties.

These are some of the reasons why advocates consistently for improving seafarer welfare, and is a proud sponsor of the Mission to Seafarers report; the Seafarers Happiness Index.

It is heartening to see this sentiment echoed by various international organizations as they invest in pursuits that investigate the seafarer condition. The club is hopeful that the healthy amount of attention paid to the cause will play a role in improving seafarer wellbeing at sea.

Full advisory at the following link:

https://north-standard.com/insights/news/seafarer-wellbeing-research-by-idwal-and-safety4sea-respectively/