After all, more than 80% of marine casualties are caused by some form of human error.

Rivers believes the conference — the first in the industry to directly focus on how crew welfare affects the bottom line — is critical for shipping companies wanting to protect their financial health.

It will be the next step in Sailors’ Society’s Wellness at Sea programme, which helps seafarers understand how to promote their own physical, social, emotional, intellectual and spiritual well­being through coaching and a free app.