Agenda

DAY 1: Tuesday 24 June

Ship Managers Panel
Ship managers should handle crew welfare/ wellness by implementing comprehensive strategies and policies that promote a healthy work-life balance.

Key challenges for crew wellness/welfare
How collaboration can raise awareness
Lessons learned and ways to move forward

Crew Welfare Panel
Crew welfare involves ensuring that crew members have access to resources, support, and opportunities that promote their holistic well-being, enabling them to thrive both professionally and personally while at sea.

Key challenges for crew wellness/welfare
How collaboration can raise awareness
Best practices/initiatives to move forward

DAY 2: Wednesday 25 June

Industry Stakeholders Panel
The industry’s initiatives and portfolios aimed at enhancing crew welfare should not only meet the necessary requirements but also exceed minimum standards.

Key challenges for crew wellness/welfare
How collaboration can raise awareness
Lessons learned and ways to move forward

Physical Wellness Panel
Physical wellness encompasses practices such as regular exercise, balanced nutrition, sufficient rest, and proper ergonomics to support physical strength, endurance, and resilience during maritime duties.

What “physical wellness” means to seafarers and the industry in general
Key considerations for personal hygiene onboard
How to raise awareness and provide support/counseling

Mental Wellness Panel
Mental wellness involves maintaining a positive outlook, fostering strong interpersonal connections, managing stress effectively, and seeking support when needed to navigate the demands of life at sea.

What “mental wellness” means to seafarers and the industry in general
Key considerations for mental onboard and alarming trends (ie fatigue, suicides onboard)
How to raise awareness and provide support/counseling

DAY 3: Thursday 26 June

Seafarer Health Panel
Maritime stakeholders must prioritize supporting the health and well-being of seafarers and fostering a positive and sustainable working environment at sea.

Addressing seafarers’ health concerns
Key considerations for providing safe and healthy conditions onboard
How to raise awareness and provide support/counseling

Soft Skills Panel
Soft skills, including emotional intelligence, decision-making, and conflict management, are crucial for maintaining crew members’ motivation, productivity, and engagement.

How industry’s workforce will look like in 2030/2050
The impact of decarbonization and digitalization on people onboard and ashore
Training needs and considerations for the next generation of shipping

Women in Maritime Panel
The industry is actively taking steps to promote the recruitment, retention, and long-term employment of women in the maritime sector, as well as to elevate the visibility of women within maritime roles.

Addressing women’s needs onboard and ashore: Best practices to move forward
How to support diversity, equity & inclusion and raise awareness
Key strategies to make women feel safe and able to develop onboard

Crew Welfare Best Practices

Ship Managers Perspective (Interview videos)
Crew Managers Perspective (Interview videos)
Seafarers Perspective (Interview videos)
Industry Stakeholders Perspective (Interview videos)

Stand alone Video Presentations / Keynotes

(pre-recorded video 10-15 minutes each) on the following topics:

Crew Welfare & Resilience
MLC/ STCW Developments
Physical Wellness
Sleep Hygiene
Healthy Nutrition Onboard
Healthy Lifestyle for Seafarers
Mental Wellness
Shore leave for seafarers
Crew Abandonment
Human rights at sea
Seafarer Fatigue
Burn out
Psychological First Aid
Managing Stress/ Anxiety
Seafarer Suicides
Social Life Onboard & Crew Connectivity
Cyber Wellness onboard ships
Seafarer Health
Access to medical care for seafarers
Remote Health Support
Training & Soft Skills
Mentoring
Alternative Fuels Training
Crew recruitment & retention
Crew Travel
Human sustainability
Emotional Diversity
Psychological Safety
Mindfulness
Growth Mindset
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI)
Women in Maritime