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FOSMA / BEACON / Jan 2023

Ÿ To operate as an effective team member on Anxi-Tea' and were presented by Dr Prasad
board – Team building exercises to be Shetty, Dr Niraj Ravani & Mr Suyash

conducted with each batch Karangutkar. The topics were complemented
by activities in between of each element so as
In an interactive workshop, the groups of to make the sessions interactive. The activities
ratings were given shipboard situations and conducted were to enhance focus, team spirit

asked to brainstorm on how they would ensure and build a cohesive environment in the
risk avoidance and safe behaviour-based training room. The information disseminated
approach to work. The facilitator's role was on the human element of health & wellbeing

essentially to guide them in the right direction was received well by the participants
and correct any gaps in their approach. Use of especially during the tough times of COVID-19.
VIRTUAL REALITY - META Oculus VR headset We concluded our session with our

were used during this program to cover various Fitness/Yoga Instructor demonstrating body-
aspects such as – Enclosed Space Entry weight exercises, yoga asanas and sound
Procedures, Mooring Hazards, CO2 Activation, healing.

Foam Fire Fighting system line up and
activation, etc. Virtual reality was specially A lot of information exchange was carried on
added to make all ratings comfortable with use between the participants as they shared their
of technology. There was very active experiences while onboard particularly during

participation by all participants resulting in COVID.
effective transfer of knowledge and attitude.

“This helped us to gauge and also gave us
“It is envisaged that this program will be further insights on a seafarers' life when
further improved with modifications that meet onboard. Their challenges which were spoken
all member lines requirements. The intention about helped us share coping mechanisms for
would be to develop future programs based on specific situations,” informed Mr Ravjyot

the feedback not only from the member lines, Khuman, Director, 3Cube Services.
but also the seafarer participants to ensure

that the ratings are future ready at all times In conclusion, Capt Tandon said, “We are
and have the ability to play an active role in excited at the uptake from our members, and
operations on board,” articulated Mr Pushkal given the interest and feedback from the
Kapoor, Senior Manager, ISF Maritime Services participants as well, we propose to run this

Pvt Ltd. programme frequently, at no cost to the
seafarers or the memberlines

Your Health 360 degrees (YH-360)

The course structure on YH 360 covered topics

of 'Sweat, Unwind, Check, Connect, Express,
Satiety (Eat), Sleep, Managing Stress and Anti-