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The 2025 World Happiness Report, a global publication on wellbeing, highlights key trends that influence global happiness.

Maritime health and welfare experts are calling on the shipping industry to recognize free, reliable internet access as a basic human right for seafarers. SAFETY4SEA was the first to champion this cause, launching a petition in January 2024 to classify internet connectivity as an essential need for seafarers.

The sooner we understand the five types of wealth, the better our lives will be. Time is our most valuable resource, and we must be mindful of how and where we direct our attention, emphasizes Sahil Bloom, creator and writer of The Curiosity Chronicle newsletter, in his bestselling book ‘The 5 Types of Wealth’.

Zen is a Japanese term for meditation, and while it’s practiced across all forms of Buddhism, it holds particular importance in Zen Buddhism. Zazen, a key form of meditation in this tradition, invites you to sit and observe your thoughts without attachment or judgment.

Humor shows that you’re not shaken by small stumbles. It signals self-assurance, quick thinking, and approachability—qualities people gravitate toward.

If you think that only a competitive salary keeps maritime professionals loyal to a company, think again!

The safety of both crew members and passengers aboard ships is of paramount importance. The storage and distribution of potable water aboard vessels presents a unique challenge, particularly in a confined environment. Proper management is critical to prevent bacterial contamination and ensure the water remains safe for consumption.

A significant stigma still surrounds neurodiversity. Education is crucial to shifting perspectives. With 84 billion brain cells connected in billions of different ways, why should we expect everyone to respond identically to the same environmental conditions?

Many people equate rest with sleep. Yet, despite getting enough hours in bed, they still feel drained. The issue isn’t just a lack of sleep — it’s a lack of the right kind of rest.

To innovate effectively, people need autonomy, direction, and encouragement. They require freedom to engage in creative friction and open, candid exchanges. Achieving this requires psychological safety, an environment where they feel supported in taking risks and sharing ideas.