The mental wellbeing of seafarers is of fundamental importance to safe shipping operations. Shell has launched a Mobile Application – Maritime Wellbeing. It is also accessible via link www.maritimewellbeing.com.
Staff are encouraged to download this program on their phones or browse the online site. While this shall be mandatory on board, we encourage this be used in your daily life.
- It is a collection of easy to use material on a website and mobile application.
- Ship staff can access this application wherever they are, to help them navigate what is going on inside themselves.
- It has practical tips and tools to have good mental health and to recognize others who may need support.
- It can help ship staff to build resilience if he feels under pressure and define handy hints to help them manage stressful situation including tiredness.
- It will help ship staff find ways to keep things simple.
- Features of the mobile application:
- Establishing 24 hours access to support resources and experts
- Establishing networks and capability in supportive conversation
- Building knowledge and understanding about mental health
- Capability to set a culture and influence mental health.
Ship staff do not ever have to feel unsafe or miserable at work. We want to keep you well and send you safely back to your loved ones.