{
  "id": 12287885,
  "title": "Safety at Sea 2026: Seafarer wellbeing, the evergreen route to maritime success",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/safety-at-sea-2026-seafarer-wellbeing-the-evergreen-route-to-maritime",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-06T03:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/business/corporate-news/safety-at-sea-2026-seafarer-wellbeing-the-evergreen-route-to-maritime-success-1.500698925"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dubai will host Safety at Sea 2026, the annual forum of Tristar Group, dedicated to seafarer wellbeing, on November 9th. The forum brings together seafarers, government authorities, industry leaders, and stakeholders to discuss and address the challenges faced by those working at sea. Tristar Group CEO Eugene Mayne emphasized the importance of seafarers in both maritime operations and the global economy, stating that their resilience is crucial for the industry's future.\n\nThe forum's agenda focuses on various aspects of life at sea, including workload management, psychological safety, social climate, and crew cohesion. Industry experts will discuss the impact of isolation, fatigue, operational overload, and repatriation struggles on seafarer mental health. Dr. Grahaeme Henderson, OBE, founder of Together in Safety, will chair the conference and present a framework to improve safety at sea, offering practical measures to prevent fatalities and serious incidents.\n\nOther notable speakers include Carl King, a well-known maritime podcaster, and Susanne Justesen, director of human sustainability at the Global Maritime Forum. Medical and pastoral care professionals, such as clinical psychologist Dr. Pennie Blackburn and programme director Ben Bailey from The Mission to Seafarers, will also contribute to the discussions. The conference, now in its eighth year, aims to establish a clear framework of practical solutions and responsible stakeholders in the maritime industry, ensuring that the people who keep global trade moving receive the attention and support they deserve.",
  "summary": "Dubai: Safety at Sea, Tristar’s annual forum dedicated to seafarer wellbeing returns to Dubai on the 9 th of November 2026. The forum provides a unique global platform, connecting seafarers live from aboard ships with government authorities and regulators, shipowners, charterers, insurers, shipping associations and other key stakeholders committed to safeguarding seafarer well-being. The forum…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}