Africa Conference - September 19 - Wellbeing skills for future seafarers
The 2024 conference will build on the success of three previous years with Sailors’ Society delivering a full virtual experience, allowing the class of 24 to immerse themselves in a virtual conference centre complete with a lobby, auditorium and exhibition hall with a selection of industry stands.
MORNING SESSIONS
08:30 - 08:40
Welcome address
Johan Smith, Head of Wellness, Sailors’ Society
08:40 - 09:00
Inaugural address
Nothando Minange, National Seafarer Development Programme Administrator
08:55 - 09:00
Have your say - Interactive session
09:00 - 09:20
What is Wellness all about?
Johan Smith, Head of Wellness, Sailors’ Society
09:20 - 09:30
Have your say - Interactive session
09:30 - 09:40
Sailors' Society and Insights from our 2023 Wellness at Sea Cadet Report
Sara Baade, CEO, Sailors’ Society
09:40 - 09.55
Skills to look after your mental health
Dr. Christian Angelo P Lubaton, Medical Director for Holistic Care, Nordic Medical Clinic
09:55 - 10:20
Skills for psychological first aid
Dr. Deepti Mankad, Wellness at Sea Coordinator
10:20 - 10.45
Skills for handling bullying and harassment
Van Villanueva - Social Media influencer
10:45 - 11:00
Panel Discussion
A students’ perspective – Cadets talking mental health.
Namrata Nadkarni, CEO and Founder, Intent Communications
11:00 - 11:30
Break
11:30 - 11:40
Have your say – Interactive session and lucky draw
11:40 - 11:55
Industry Interview
Durand Naidoo F.I.C.S., CEO, Linsen Nambi
11:55 - 12:05
Have your say - Interactive session
AFTERNOON SESSIONS
12:05 - 12:15
Skills for building on-board and ship-to-shore relationships
Capt. Rishi Mehra, Head of Crew Training, Pacific Basin Shipping (HK) Limited
12:15 - 12:30
Skills for handling diversity
Heidi Heseltine, Founder, Diversity Study Group
12:30 - 12:50
Panel Discussion
A Students’ Perspective - cadets talking diversity. Facilitated by Heidi Heseltine
12.50- 13:00
Concluding remarks and evaluation
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