Events & Press releases

QUAY CREW // 08. Sep 2021

Quay Crew partners with specialist mental health services provider

As part of their ongoing commitment to crew wellbeing, Quay Crew has forged an exclusive partnership with Mental Health Support Solutions (MHSS) to give placed candidates access to a free 24/7 helpline.

gCaptain // 06. Sep 2021

Persistent Bullies Should Be Removed from Ships

A zero-tolerance approach to bullying should be in place on all vessels, with abusive crew members removed from the ship if they repeatedly harass a colleague, according to some mental health experts.

Shipmanagement International // 20. Aug 2021

How Communication impacts our relationships and mental health

A communication model based on verbal cues and body language could help seafarers develop a stronger rapport with their crew or notice if a colleague is suffering from mental fatigue, anxiety or depression.

Tanker Operator // 20. Aug 2021

MHSS reports surge in calls from struggling seafarers

Calls to Mental Health Support Services (MHSS) from seafarers who are really struggling to cope has soared by 60% in recent months, according to a recent report.

Lloyd's List // 27. Jul 2021

Crewing Safety Ship operations Bullying hotline for seafarers sees surge in calls

Mental Health Support Solutions (MHSS) 24-hour hotline receives a significant increase in calls from seafarers regarding anxiety, bullying and crew conflict, among other issues.

Shipmanagement International // 08. Jul 2021

MHSS book shares tips for boosting seafarers’ mental wellbeing

Mental Health Support Solutions (MHSS) has published a book with tips and guidance on how seafarers can maintain or improve their mental wellbeing while aboard a vessel or onshore.

Tanker Operator // 13. Jul 2021

Seafarer mental health – from a management perspective

While we all care about seafarer mental health, working out how to tackle it from a management perspective is another challenge. Charles Watkins from Mental Health Support Solutions in Hamburg shared some ideas.

HELLENIC SHIPPING NEWS WORLDWIDE // 28. Jun 2021

PortXL selects 15 innovators for maritime acceleration

Mental Health Support Solutions (MHSS) is delighted to be part of the Port XL acceleration program. 15 companies hailing from 11 countries were selected by an expert panel of industry experts, investors and entrepreneurs.

HELLENIC SHIPPING NEWS WORLDWIDE // 25. Jun 2021

MHSS signs anti-piracy declaration

Mental Health Support Solutions (MHSS) has committed to helping suppress piracy in West African waters and to aiding seafarers caught in pirate attacks by signing the Gulf of Guinea Declaration.

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