‘Safety at Sea’ initiatives were recognized under the ‘Partnerships and Collaborations’ category
Tristar Group was awarded by the Arabia CSR Network for its ‘Safety at Sea’ initiatives at the recent Arabia CSR Awards 2020 held in Dubai.
Tristar has been involved in raising safety awareness at sea in collaboration with other stakeholders in the industry. In November 2019, Tristar’s Shipping Division organized the ‘Safety at Sea Conference’ which addressed the topic of mental health among seafarers.
The initiative is aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals No.3,/3.4 which states that ‘By 2030, reduce by one third premature mortality from non-communicable diseases through prevention and treatment and promote mental health and well-being’.
Following the conference, Tristar organized a series of town hall-style workshops focused on psychological first aid (PFA) for Vessel Masters and Senior Officers in Mumbai, India. During the Covid-19 pandemic, the PFA workshops were conducted through video conferencing.
Tristar also established a dedicated helpline that is handled by the Sailors’ Society in the UK. All crew members and their families have access to use the 24/7 helpline. It enables seafarers the opportunity to book a ship visit in advance and provide continuity of care by following seafarers as they move from port-to-port and ensuring that counsellors visit them.
“Whilst we are all encouraged to talk about mental health, it seems that it is still a taboo subject amongst seafarers and as a result they are missing out on vital support and treatment at what could sometimes be early stages of depression,” affirmed Eugene Mayne, Group CEO, Tristar.
