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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Ukrainian coast guard patrols the "grain corridor" in the Black Sea. REUTERS/Thomas Peter
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Ukrainian Seafarers’ Mental Health Suffers Amid War Back Home

Charitable organization Stella Maris is issuing a warning regarding the escalating levels of loneliness and depression among Ukrainian seafarers as the war in

6 hours ago
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Thursday, September 9, 2021
Suicide Awareness
Accidents

Suicides Aboard Ships Are Rising At An Unprecedented Rate

Suicides aboard ships are rising at an unprecedented rate. Are we doing enough to help mariners in mental distress at

September 9, 2021
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Monday, September 6, 2021
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Shipping

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,

September 6, 2021
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Thursday, March 11, 2021
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Shipping

Mental Health Issues On the Rise Among Seafarers

Mental health problems among seafarers are getting worse, not better, with an industry report citing an increase in requests for counseling support from

March 11, 2021
Total Views: 2322

Tuesday, November 19, 2019
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Maritime News

Yale Study Links High Levels of Depression, Anxiety and Suicidal Thoughts Among Seafarers

Nobody said that life at sea was supposed to be easy, but a new study by Yale University has identified worrying levels of depression, anxiety and suicidal

November 19, 2019
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