A COMMITMENT TO SEAFARER SAFETY AND WELLBEING: AMSOL CELEBRATES ‘DAY OF THE SEAFARER’ 25 June 2024

On International ‘Day of the Seafarer’, we reflect on the invaluable contributions seafarers make to keep the economy moving. This year’s global campaign focuses on ensuring a safer workplace at sea. With safety of people at the heart of AMSOL, it is a good opportunity to connect with the hundreds of seafarers working across our fleet in the region and to raise the importance of wellbeing and peer support.

To engage seafarers in this important discussion, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has encouraged them to share their best safety tips as part of a social media campaign with the hashtag #SafetyTipsAtSea. Whether it’s about the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) they wear or the advice they give each other onboard, these insights are vital for building a culture of safety and increasing awareness of the risks seafarers face.

At AMSOL, seafarers work in a high-risk environment and it is our qualified and experienced Masters, Officers and Crew who ensure that safety is top of mind.  AMSOL’s Chief Executive Officer Dan Ngakane believes a robust safety culture is built on good communication, mindfulness of the wellbeing of colleagues and a commitment to continuous improvement:

“We’re proud of the safety leaders across our business who remind their colleagues about the value of their lives to loved ones at home and the importance of focusing on the task at hand.”

 Earlier this month and in support of ‘Day of the Seafarer’, we launched a 6 week ‘SAFER TOGETHER’ campaign across the business which supports our collective commitment to working safer, together – and being more aware of how those around us are doing. Wellbeing is a key focus at AMSOL and, in addition to the services of a social worker across our sites, offices and vessels, we offer employees and their family’s full access to an Employee Wellness Service which provides support on a range of matters that impact employee wellbeing.

As we celebrate the ‘Day of the Seafarer’ today at events in Cape Town, Durban and Gqeberha, we honour the commitment of AMSOL seafarers to start each day and each task with fresh eyes. Working in challenging conditions, these men and women go the extra mile to deliver a professional service to our clients. Together, through shared knowledge, collaboration and a commitment to looking out for one another, we can create a safer and more supportive maritime industry.