Seafarers spend a large part of their time on board the ship. It can be a very tense working environment working on board. So what can seafarers do to make their life at sea easier by making friends and not enemies? Interpersonal skills are skills we use every day when we interact with other people. People with good interpersonal skills ...
In our previous article we talked about importance of life insurance for seafarers. Life insurance policies are long term commitment thus seafarers have to make sure that they buy what they need and what they can afford. Making sure the premiums are affordable is very important as you would not want your insurance policy to lapse or be terminated if ...
The maritime industry is a very important industry as it’s crucial to the existence of the global economy. As important as the industry is, so are the seafarers who are the pulse of this unique industry. Very few people know the dynamics of the maritime industry or even what seafarers go through on board. Here are a few things you ...
Fatigue is defined as extreme tiredness resulting from mental or physical exertion or illness. Early onset of fatigue can cause loss of productivity whereas advanced stage of fatigue can lead to accidents while working on board the ship. There are a few possible causes of fatigue. Some of the common causes are insufficient sleep, lack of quality sleep due to ...
While life at sea can get pretty hectic with so many tasks to accomplish but there are pockets of free time as well. What can you do during those rest time? We list down a few activities you can engage in: Sunbathing It’s always good to go out and get a dose of Vitamin D when time permits. You can ...
In the early days, seafarers did not have the luxury of measuring their ship’s speed using modern GPS (Global Positioning System) driven devices. How they used to measure how fast their ship was sailing was by throwing a piece of wood or other floatable object over the vessel’s bow and then counting the period of time that elapsed before the ...
Some of you might know a well-inked seafarer or two or you might be one yourself. Do you know the meaning behind some classic seaman tattoos? Here’s the meaning behind a few of the classics: Anchor An anchor usually meant that a seaman had sailed across the Atlantic Ocean Dragon Inking a dragon meant that the seaman has sailed ...
5 Ways to Keep Your Blood Pressure in Check High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a major risk factor for heart and kidney diseases, stroke and heart failure. Lifestyle plays an important role in keeping your blood pressure in check. Here we show you 5 lifestyle changes you can adapt to a healthier blood pressure. Regular ...
Many of us chose the seafaring career for the money. All of us want to earn as much money as possible and we work hard for it, but you have to make your money work hard for you. Here we share with you 3 important money management tips for seafarers: Insurance matters Seafarers usually depend on the benefits provided by ...
Studies suggest that 43% of adults are hit with stress and that nearly three-quarters of all regular doctor visits are because of stress-related symptoms. Stress can be very damaging as it can be a hazard when you are working on board the ship! Seafarers need to have the ability to adapt to challenges at sea in order to keep functioning ...