Maritime Industry
Sea Mate
Bringing a holistic approach to crew wellbeing firmly on board
Sea Mate is an interactive, industry-leading training programme that brings a holistic approach to wellbeing on board your vessels.
As crews spend less time in port and more time at sea, it is vital that seafarers get the support they need whenever and wherever they need it.
Our revolutionary Sea Mate creates and equips a new role of Wellbeing Officer on board ships, with bespoke training provided by the charity’s global team.
It’s a comprehensive approach to supporting your seafarers by offering:
- Training for Wellbeing Officers, equipping them with the skills to provide psychological and emotional support on board.
- A certificate awarded to all participants, ensuring credibility and recognition of their role.
- Ongoing support through our popular Peer-to-Peer Support Groups, creating a connected and engaged network.
- Collateral that you can use to promote the programme and its role within your company.
At its core, Sea Mate aims to train Wellbeing Officers for every vessel in a fleet, empowering seafarers to create a safe psychological and emotional space on board.
These officers serve as key support figures, providing crew members with someone to talk to – someone trained in wellbeing expertise and directly connected to Sailors’ Society’s crisis response team for immediate assistance when needed.
Sea Mate extends the relationship between expert trainers and Wellbeing Officers beyond the classroom, offering continuous support even after the training is completed. Through expert-led guidance, ongoing mentorship, and a strong peer network, Sea Mate ensures long-term impact, fostering resilience, teamwork, and wellbeing at sea.
Following on from an extremely successful pilot, we are now delighted to offer this programme to the wider industry.
Participants said the training:
- Taught techniques you can follow in real life.
- Gave them a framework to counsel somebody.
- Trained them to emotionally handle crisis situations.
- Provided emotional support strategies.
- Gave them tools to de-escalate a situation.
- Made them aware of the emotional wellness environment on board a ship.
- Taught them how to look out for seafarers in distress.
- Taught them how to create a friendly and supportive environment on board.
- Built resilience.
For more information and to see how your company can benefit from Sea Mate contact our Head of Wellness Johan Smith
Download our comprehensive proposal document here:
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