Events & Press releases

All About Shipping // 23. Dec 2021

Superyacht sector on verge of mental health crisis

The superyacht sector is steering towards a mental health crisis with one-in-five crewmembers suffering from stress, anxiety or loneliness while onboard and one in three having faced similar problems in the past, according to a new report.

SuperyachtNews // 03. Dec 2021

Quay Crew and MHSS publish stark crew mental health report

SuperyachtNews speaks exclusively with Charles Watkins, Clinical Psychologist at MHSS, and Tim Clarke, director at Quay Crew…

Lloyd's List // 11. Oct 2021

Shipping urged to stop making empty promises about mental health

Clinical psychologist Charles Watkins has challenged shipping companies to take seafarer mental health more seriously. Many businesses fail to follow up on their promises, he claims.

Lloyd's List // 11. Oct 2021

Seafarer mental health is not just a pandemic panic

While the crew change crisis made the headlines during the global health crisis, mental health is once again overlooked. But the next generation will bring seafarer bullying and fatigue to social media.

riviera // 30. Sep 2021

World Maritime Day: seafarers are shipping’s future

Ship managers discuss the strategies and initiatives they are taking to support seafarers’ physical and mental wellbeing.

SHIP Management International // 28. Sep 2021

Eastern Pacific Shipping tackles mental health head-on

Singapore-based tonnage provider Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) has partnered with Mental Health Support Solutions (MHSS) to break the mental health taboo and provide professional psychological support to its 5,000-strong and growing workforce across sea and shore.

Ship Technology // 28. Sep 2021

Let’s discuss mental health: Assisting seafarers with their mental wellbeing

We speak to Charles Watkins, Managing Director, Mental Health Support Solutions, clinical psychologist M.Sc., licensed psychotherapist, to find out more about what the company offers as well as key factors surrounding improving seafarer mental health.

ibj Internations Bulk Journal // 13. Sep 2021

Struggling seafarers need more mental health support (Kopie)

Cases of seafarers struggling with their mental health will continue to rise unless shipping companies take more responsibility for encouraging crew members to talk openly with a colleague, family member or friend about their problems.

seafarertimes // 11. Sep 2021

Suicides Aboard Ships Are Rising At An Unprecedented Rate

On the eve of World Suicide Prevention Day, suicides aboard ships are rising at an unprecedented rate. Are we doing enough to help mariners in mental distress at sea?

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