Mayfair is proud to partner with Sailors’ Society Wellness at Sea.
One of the largest and most comprehensive seafarers’ support charities in the world. Pioneering Wellness at Sea programme, reflecting Sailors’ Society’s 10 years of experience in wellness training that combines in class and online training, coaching, a dedicated telephone helpline, the Wellness at Sea App and peer-to-peer support.
Wellness at Sea Awareness Campaign
A unique programme which was developed in response to the current COVID-19 crisis and aims to spread awareness and provide practical support to help seafarers through challenging times. A 27-week information campaign aimed at introducing key aspects of seafarer wellness, building awareness around resources available to seafarers, emphasising assistance available during a crisis, and connecting with seafarers while at sea.
Campaign Guide
This campaign is happening over the course of 27 weeks. Click here for more information
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Weeks 1-3 Wellness At Sea : An Introduction
Introducing the key concepts of wellness, this section looks at the unique and complex elements that make up each person and the value of keeping these in balance.
Downloadable Resources
Why Wellness?
Wellness is about much more than not being sick – it’s about being healthy in your body, mind and spirit.
Listen to this podcast from the Sailors' Society
Weeks 4-6 Help In A Crisis
What happens when life spirals out of control? This section introduces crew to Sailors’ Society’s Crisis Response Network and how it can help them in a crisis.
Downloadable Resources
  • We’re here for you
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  • Are you a seafarer in crisis
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  • Don’t suffer in silence
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  • 10 ways to look after your mental health at sea
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  • Let’s stop suicide and depression at sea. Sign our Petition
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When Crisis Hits
Listen to this podcast from the Sailors' Society
Weeks 7-9 Your Wellbeing In Your Own Hands
This section outlines the different tools offered by the Wellness at Sea programme and how crew can use these to support their wellbeing.
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Weeks 10-12 Social Wellness
This section explores the social aspects of a person, such as family and relationships. It looks at some of the social challenges seafarers can face and offers practical tips on how to improve their social wellness.
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Family and Life at Sea
Listen to this podcast from the Sailors' Society
Weeks 13-15 Emotional Wellness
With a focus on mental health, this section explains emotional wellness and encourages conversation about mental health as well as outlining some of the warning signs of depression and where to get help.
Downloadable Resources
Wellness Podcasts
Listen to this podcast from the Sailors' Society How to cope with coronavirus Relaxation Exercise
Weeks 16-18 Physical Wellness
How do you stay physically fit for a career at sea? This section explains the benefits of physical wellness and gives practical guidance about how to stay healthy on board, covering diet, exercise and illness.
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Weeks 19-21 Intellectual Wellness
This section introduces and signposts students to where they can equip themselves with important information about the maritime industry, some of the challenges seafarers can face – such as piracy or money troubles – and what they can do if things go wrong.
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Weeks 22-24 Spiritual Wellness
This section explores what spiritual wellness is and how spirituality can help seafarers navigate life at sea.
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Weeks 25-27 Wrap-up Session
This section gives crew the space to review their learning and explore further any issues that have arisen during the course.
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