Sailors’ Society Appoints New Director
Maritime Charity Sailors’ Society welcomes Prasanta Roy as its new director general.Roy, who has 25 years of experience in leadership and governance within the banking and finance industry, is stepping down as a trustee of the charity to take the key role.Sandra Welch, previously the Society’s deputy CEO and director of program, has been promoted to chief operating officer. She will continue to head up global program delivery as well as taking on additional responsibilities across the operations of the Society, while Prasanta focuses on the charity’s growth and development.Sailors&rsqu
Sailors’ Society Launches Wellness at Sea E-Learning
welfare charity, Sailors’ Society, has launched an online version of its widely respected Wellness at Sea coaching program.The e-learning platform opens up the globally renowned course, which until now was only available in a classroom setting, to thousands more seafarers for just $3 per user.Sandra Welch, deputy CEO of Sailors’ Society, said, “Seafarers are the lifeblood of world trade and our latest Wellness at Sea conference highlighted yet again how important it is that the human element be valued, supported and invested in if it is to be an effective force within the industry.&ldquo
A Quarter of Seafarers Show Signs of Depression -Report
fear of talking about it openly, of losing your job.” Sailors’ Society, which celebrated its 200th anniversary this month (March 18), announced the survey results to more than 100 industry figures attending its Wellness at Sea Conference. Sailors’ Society Deputy CEO Sandra Welch said: “Seafarers spend months on end at sea, facing some of the toughest conditions of any workforce – isolation, cramped living quarters, noise, heat, storms – sometimes they’re not even able to stomach the food on board. “This report is a wake-up call to
Sailors’ Society Funds Eye, Ear Testing Equipment
and so cannot easily access healthcare or other facilities. The new testing equipment at the Seafarers’ Home Kandla brings healthcare to the seafarer. Regular examination can identify issues before they have the chance to develop and have a serious impact on seafarers’ health. Sandra Welch, Sailors’ Society’s director of programme, said: “The welfare of seafarers is our top priority. Seafarers visiting Kandla often cannot get out of the port to access healthcare services, so we're bringing it to them. Testing is totally free of charge and the facilities also support
