WELLNESS & LIFESTYLE MANAGEMENT FOR SEAFARERS

AIMS:

This course aims to promote the physical, mental, and social wellbeing of seafarers by providing practical tools for healthy living onboard. It addresses diet, exercise, sleep hygiene, and addiction awareness while linking these directly to safe operations and regulatory compliance. By aligning with:

• MLC 2006 – Safe working and living conditions, adequate rest, and protection of seafarer health.
• ISM Code – Requirement for safe practices and a working environment that safeguards crew welfare.
• TMSA – Emphasis on leadership, human element management, and crew wellbeing as part of tanker operator self-assessment.
• OCIMF/SIRE 2.0 – Expectations for resilience, crew wellbeing, fatigue management, and error reduction through improved human performance.

The course ensures both compliance and added operational value for ship operators.

OBJECTIVES:

On successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the importance of seafarer wellness in ensuring safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
• Develop healthy lifestyle habits in diet, exercise, and sleep tailored to the maritime environment.
• Recognize and manage addiction risks (alcohol, substance abuse, digital dependency) and understand their impact on safety.
• Apply fatigue management techniques in line with MLC 2006 and STCW hours-of-rest requirements.
• Promote a positive safety culture through resilience, stress management, and healthy routines.
• Support organizational compliance with ISM Code, TMSA, and SIRE 2.0 requirements on human factors and wellbeing.
• Encourage peer support and open reporting of lifestyle and wellness challenges onboard.

COURSE CONTENT:

1. Introduction to Seafarer Wellness and Lifestyle Management
2. Nutrition and Diet at Sea
3. Exercise and Physical Fitness Onboard
4. Sleep Hygiene and Fatigue Management
5. Addiction Awareness – Alcohol, Substance, and Digital Dependency
6. Stress, Resilience, and Mental Well-beingEmbedding Wellness into Safety Culture