Mental health

Global marine services provider Oceanic, through its SeaMed24 Medical Solutions, will offer VIKAND's mental health training programmes as an integrated part of its overall services approach to its maritime customers. The two training modules aim to increase officers' knowledge and understanding of mental health issues at sea, including how to recognise relevant signs and symptoms and how to provide initial support to colleagues in need. The training programmes have been designed to help officers identify various factors that can contribute to suicide and self-harm at sea and how to approach and communicate with a colleague who may be considered at risk.