Resilience, the ability to adapt, recover, and thrive despite physical isolation and the psychological pressures of life at sea, was highlighted as a core skill for seafarers during Crew Welfare Week 2025. Ship managers and operators agreed that resilience is not only crucial for mental health and psychological safety, but also a skill that can and should be developed.
Crew Welfare Week, held from 24–26 June 2025, focused on ensuring safe and sustainable working and living conditions for seafarers. In the opening panel, moderated by Nicola Good, Maritime Communications Consultant at 8th Street Communications Ltd., several shipping leaders shared insights on seafarer welfare. Speakers included Yannis Maroulis, General Manager of Fleet Management Limited (Hellenic); Maneesh Pradhan, Group Managing Director – Crew Management, Synergy Marine Group; Basil