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Fostering strong social connections at sea becomes essential for a positive, productive, and collaborative environment, notes Maria Kostala for The American P&I Club.

As part of a recent initiative, ISWAN highlights that ''being an ally isn’t just a way to support your fellow crew members, it’s a way to support yourself too''. Being an ally, and feeling that others are your allies, builds friendships and networks of support and makes the journey easier for everyone.

How can we strike the perfect balance between using social media for connection and self-expression while maintaining our overall wellness? In an age where our screens are flooded with endless notifications, highlights, and comparisons, it can be challenging to navigate the fine line between staying informed and becoming overwhelmed.

The Britannia P&I Club has issued its latest “Crew Watch” edition, which includes an article that presents ways seafarers can properly use social media onboard. 

In the contemporary information-driven global economy, the significance of soft skills in the recruitment process is on the rise. These skills play a pivotal role in shaping interpersonal relationships among colleagues, consequently influencing the effectiveness of their efforts.

Britannia P&I Club and CONOVAH explore the impact of proper and clear communication to minimize dangers in safety-critical situations. 

According to the UK P&I Club there may be times where our physical and mental health often can not keep up with constant exposure to digital media: That's when a a digital detox is needed. 

In the recently published InterManager's General Principles of Conduct and Action, the Association emphasizes on eradicating prejudice and discrimination in shipping on characteristics such as Race, Gender, Age, Religion/belief, Sexual orientation, Pregnancy and Disability - to ensure fair treatment and equal opportunities for all.

As part of their Leading for Safety guidelines, the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (UK MCA) presents key reasons why good communication and building a positive team environment are crucial to creating a safe workplace.

According to news, several authorized resellers of Starlink are offering a special promotion, providing a two-month free trial of their five-terabyte-a-month mobile priority service to any ship with a registered IMO number.