Triton 2025 - Magazine - Page 30
LOSS PREVENTION
The support on offer from Stella Maris ranges from the practical,
for example provision of warm clothing in winter, reading
materials, port transportation, help with money transfers etc., to
the emotional, such as faith services on shore and onboard as
well as crisis support when needed.
for seafarers to talk about their concerns whilst on board,
whether they be about family, 昀椀nances or their own health.
The fear of being judged or lowering morale among crew
often keeps them silent, so the presence of an independent,
trusted friend is enormously welcome.”
Unfortunately, seafarers can and do experience a number of
serious incidents onboard - ship abandonment, kidnapping
and piracy, accidents and hospitalisation, deaths and
suicides. All of these can be traumatic to both individuals
and the entire crew, and the assistance provided by
charities can be invaluable and is greatly appreciated by
ship managers, ship owners, P&I Clubs and others in the
maritime sector.
He adds, “When seafarers are asked about life at sea, they
often say they miss the feeling of being connected. And that is
exactly what Stella Maris provides – human connection. And
we know that face-to-face interaction makes a huge difference
in lowering stress and increasing happiness and positivity
which in turn increases motivation, ef昀椀ciency and safety.”
Ian Stokes, Head of Corporate Engagement and Partnerships
at Stella Maris, explains, “The vast majority of the 70,000
ship visits we undertake each year happen with little fanfare,
but the impact upon the seafarer of a welcome smile and a
listening ear should not be underestimated. It can be hard
Additional proof of Stella Maris’ support for the seafaring
community can be seen in its help with distributing The Swedish
Club’s recently published children’s book, Our Family and the Sea.
It is being made available to all vessels as they visit UK ports.
The Club is keen to ensure that as many seafaring families as
possible can share the book with their children and Stella Maris
is providing access to those seafarers who will most bene昀椀t.
To read more on this topic download Stella Maris’s recently published
Life at Sea Report
https://stellamaris.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/2024-Life-atSea-A4-Landscape-web.pdf
For any further information on Stella Maris contact Ian Stokes at ian.
stokes@stellamarismail.org and +447732 682090
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