{"id":62569,"date":"2025-06-20T11:19:02","date_gmt":"2025-06-20T08:19:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.al-sindbad.net\/the-swedish-club-puts-people-first-crew-wellbeing-takes-centre-stage\/62569\/"},"modified":"2025-06-20T11:19:02","modified_gmt":"2025-06-20T08:19:02","slug":"the-swedish-club-puts-people-first-crew-wellbeing-takes-centre-stage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.al-sindbad.net\/the-swedish-club-puts-people-first-crew-wellbeing-takes-centre-stage\/62569\/","title":{"rendered":"The Swedish Club Puts People First: Crew Wellbeing Takes Centre Stage"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<p>[By: The Swedish Club]<\/p>\n<p>At its 153rd Annual General Meeting (AGM), <a href=\"http:\/\/www.swedishclub.com\">The Swedish Club<\/a> reaffirmed its commitment to crew wellbeing, placing it firmly at the core of its message. The Club underscored the need for a holistic approach to care &mdash; one that addresses not just operational excellence but the human beings who keep global trade moving.<\/p>\n<p>With a record turnout, this year&rsquo;s AGM underscored the industry&rsquo;s growing recognition that supporting the human element at sea is critical to operational resilience and long-term success. Managing Director Thomas Nordberg addressed members with a clear message: wellbeing is no longer an add-on. &ldquo;The Club&rsquo;s wellbeing programme, Check Your Pulse, has evolved beyond a standalone initiative,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;It is now a fundamental part of risk management, business performance, and industry responsibility. We talk a lot about operational resilience, but resilience starts with people. When we care for our people &mdash; physically, mentally, and emotionally &mdash; we reduce risk at every level.&rdquo;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In 2024, the Club expanded its wellbeing efforts with a range of new resources for members and their crews. These include a practical family guide and the children&#039;s book Our Family and the Sea, currently being translated into multiple languages. Designed to support emotional connection and ease long separations, these materials address the often-overlooked social pressures of maritime life.<\/p>\n<p>The AGM&rsquo;s Members&rsquo; Day reflected this focus, welcoming a line-up of powerful speakers who brought diverse perspectives on mental health and resilience at sea:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Simon Grainge, CEO of ISWAN, opened the event by sharing how his organisation responds to hundreds of seafarer distress calls each month.<\/li>\n<li>Tim Ponath, CEO of NSB Group, offered insights into how shipowners can take active responsibility for crew mental health.<\/li>\n<li>Captain Ann Pletschke moved the room with honest, lived experience from her time onboard, shedding light on the emotional realities of life at sea.<\/li>\n<li>In the second half, Professor Neil Greenberg of King&rsquo;s College London and Charles Watkins, CEO of MHSS, explored how to create resilient, psychologically safe working environments.<\/li>\n<li>The day concluded with Clas Malmstr&ouml;m, who delivered an engaging session blending science, leadership, and humour to bring the themes together.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The day was moderated by Phil Parry, Chairman of Spinnaker Global, whose expert facilitation helped drive thoughtful and insightful discussion from start to finish.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The level of engagement we saw this year confirms that our industry is ready to put wellbeing at the centre,&rdquo; said Nordberg. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s no longer a luxury &mdash; it&rsquo;s a business-critical priority.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Embedding A Culture of Care<br \/>\nThe commitment to care that is extended to members and their crews is also embedded within the Club&rsquo;s own culture and business practices. &ldquo;Care at The Swedish Club is not just a service we offer &mdash; it&rsquo;s a value we live by,&rdquo; Nordberg added. Crew wellbeing, member engagement, and staff development were high on the AGM agenda, reflecting a deep commitment to nurturing a healthy, resilient organisation from the inside out. &ldquo;People remain the engine of this industry and by embedding care into everything we do &mdash; from underwriting to wellbeing &mdash; we&rsquo;re building a Club that is resilient, responsible, and fit for the future.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>maritime-executive<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[By: The Swedish Club] At its 153rd Annual General Meeting (AGM), The Swedish Club reaffirmed its commitment to crew wellbeing, placing it firmly at the core of its message. 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