by Natalie | Jan 4, 2021 | Crew Life-1
A year ago, I wrote an article for The Islander called ‘2020 Vision’ which was full of hope for the year ahead and advice for setting goals which would help you to achieve your dreams in 2020. Reading it now, I realise that it is as relevant for 2021 as it was for...
by Natalie | Dec 26, 2020 | Crew Life-1
Over the last few years the PYA has been approached by more than 135 members of crew requesting urgent advice from the PYA Members’ Assistance Team regarding contract issues or due to the crew member having no contract at all, particularly those working...
by Natalie | Dec 24, 2020 | Crew Life-1
Late August I had lunch with Brad Robertson. I have known Brad for as long as I have been on Mallorca, about 7 years now. Invisible Crew has supported his marine conservation NGO for many years when it was still called Ondine. At some point we lost track of each other...
by Natalie | Dec 23, 2020 | Crew Life-1
This year has seen a lot of work being done within the maritime industry to support seafarer’s mental health. Driven by the Maritime Charities Group (MCG) the MNTB have agreed standards to certify crew in ‘Mental Health Awareness and Wellbeing Training’, and in...
by Natalie | Dec 21, 2020 | Crew Life-1
We input our unique four numbers, reach for the hand sanitiser as the keypad is cleansed with an antibacterial wipe, wait as the little slip of paper appears through the serrated teeth and rarely think any more about it. Yet the payment we have just made has engaged...
by Natalie | Dec 15, 2020 | Crew Life-1
Let’s talk about luck. Are you a believer or do you think you make your own? I remember learning that ‘luck’ is ‘when preparation meets opportunity’. I like that, it makes sense to me. In recent years I have developed two great businesses alongside my lovely partner,...
