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SIX WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR SLEEP AT SEA

SIX WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR SLEEP AT SEA

No one would ever argue that sleep is incredibly important, and fatigue at sea is a huge issue. Watch patterns which mean you’re up at strange hours coupled with the operational requirements of the ship can make a long sleep hard to come by. Throw a distance learning qualification into the mix and it becomes even more important to properly manage your sleep. We’ve outlined five practical steps to help you make the most of your rest hours...

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IMPROVE YOUR PROOFREADING IN SIX STEPS

IMPROVE YOUR PROOFREADING IN SIX STEPS

Would you say your proofreading skills are up to to scratch? Or could they do with a bit work?

Read the sentence above again. Did you originally spot the double “to”? How about the missing “of”?

Not to worry if you didn’t – you won’t be alone. Our brains are programmed to skim over missing or additional words, particularly if if they are common. Look, we did it again.

All jesting aside, proofreading your work is important. You...

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FIVE WAYS TO IMPROVE PERSONAL COMMUNICATION AT SEA

FIVE WAYS TO IMPROVE PERSONAL COMMUNICATION AT SEA

Communication is incredibly important at sea and ashore. According to a 2015 Swedish Club P&I report, poor communication is a leading culprit of maritime accidents and more needs to be done to improve communication between bridge and engine room teams, and betweens ships. As well as at sea, good communication is key to a successful career on land and a happy life at home.

But what can you do to improve communication in your professional and...

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10 WAYS TO STAY HEALTHY AT SEA

10 WAYS TO STAY HEALTHY AT SEA

This week, Sandra Welch, Deputy CEO and Head of Programme at maritime welfare charity Sailors’ Society shares her her top 10 ways to look after your health at sea:

“How are you?” It’s a question we ask our friends and colleagues daily, that seems simple enough to answer. And yet, if we think about it more deeply, we realise it is surprisingly complex.

Being well is more than just being fit to work.

Life at sea can be incredibly...

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STRUGGLING WITH YOUR STUDIES? SMART GOALS CAN HELP

STRUGGLING WITH YOUR STUDIES? SMART GOALS CAN HELP

Last week, we looked at creating a development plan and the benefits it can have for keeping on track with your studies and achieving your long-term goals. However, long-term goals can seem overwhelming. How will I get there and how do I track my progress? SMART goals are an effective way of breaking down your long-term goals into manageable chunks and can help you take the right steps toward achieving them.

There is a wealth of information...

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