In this episode, we’re joined by Toni Frost from Safer Waves, a charity dedicated to providing confidential support to seafarers who’ve experienced sexual harassment or abuse while working at sea.

We dive into a crucial topic affecting crew culture across the industry: what happens when someone witnesses inappropriate behaviour onboard - and why speaking up truly matters. Whether it’s a comment that crosses the line or something more serious, knowing how to respond can make all the difference.

Toni shares practical, compassionate advice for crew members on how to intervene safely and respectfully. One key tool she introduces is the 5 D’s method - a simple, effective framework for bystander intervention that anyone can use.

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In this episode we're thrilled to be joined by Sam Stewart, founder of the Relief Crew Foundation.

Relief Crew is a brilliant initiative that connects the yachting industry’s skills, resources, and influence with humanitarian projects around the world. They create purpose-driven volunteering adventures for yacht crew, giving them the chance to use their talents in meaningful ways - and offer yacht owners a trusted, values-led outlet for philanthropy.

In this episode, Sam talks about how the foundation came to life, the impact it’s already making, and how the wider yachting community can get involved in creating real, positive change.

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In this episode, we’re joined by Daniel Smith, founder of NeurodiversAtSea and a maritime professional with over a decade of experience in commercial shipping.

Daniel - who is autistic - shares his personal journey and explains why supporting neurodivergent crew is so important.

We discuss:

• What neurodiversity really means in the maritime world

• Common myths and misconceptions about neurodivergent individuals

• The importance of creating space for different minds and approaches at sea

  
  

Whether you’re in recruitment, management, or working on deck, this is an insightful conversation that highlights the value of different ways of thinking and how we can all play a role in building a more inclusive yachting environment.

You can find out more about NeurodiversAtSea here.

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