Course Overview
The Rights Awareness & Mental Wellness Course, endorsed by Human Rights at Sea, equips aspiring and current yacht crew with the knowledge to understand their rights, promote respectful workplaces, and support their own mental wellbeing while working at sea.
Developed with guidance from maritime human rights specialists, this self-paced online course explores the legal protections available to seafarers, workplace equality, safeguarding, mental health, and the importance of creating safe, inclusive, and professional onboard environments. It provides practical awareness of the challenges that can arise in the maritime industry and the resources available to seek support when needed.
Whether you are preparing for your first position or continuing your professional development, this course helps you build the awareness, confidence, and resilience needed to thrive in a modern yachting career.
What You Will Learn
By the end of the course you will understand:
• Fundamental human and labour rights at sea
• The organisations that protect the rights of seafarers
• Employer responsibilities and ethical workplace practices
• How to recognise and respond to exploitation and abuse
• Sexual abuse awareness and available support pathways
• The importance of equality, diversity and inclusion onboard
• Strategies for maintaining positive mental health and wellbeing
• How to recognise and address bullying and harassment
• Trauma awareness and how to access appropriate support
• Your role in fostering a respectful, safe and inclusive onboard culture
Price:
€79
Course Features
Fully online and self-paced
Approximately 2.5 hours of learning
Interactive lessons and knowledge checks
Module assessments
Final course examination
Accessible on desktop, tablet and mobile
12 months of access
Certificate of Completion upon successful completion
Endorsed by Human Rights at Sea
Syllabus
Module 1
Your Human Rights
Develop an understanding of the human and labour rights that protect seafarers, the organisations that uphold these rights, employer responsibilities, and the steps that can be taken to recognise and address exploitation and abuse at sea.
Module 2
Your Protection
Learn about safeguarding at sea through awareness of sexual abuse, equality, diversity and inclusion, and the importance of creating respectful, supportive, and professional working environments onboard.
Module 3
Your Mental Health
Explore the foundations of mental wellbeing by learning practical approaches to stress management, workplace wellbeing, bullying and harassment awareness, trauma recognition, and accessing support when needed.
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