Salad Greens Meet Security

Salad Greens Meet Security

Introduction

Maintaining crew health is more than a welfare issue—it's a core component of safe maritime operations. A new innovation allows ships to grow fresh produce at sea, improving access to nutrients and supporting crew wellbeing even on remote voyages.

Industry context

Operational safety depends on alert, healthy crew. Poor diet can lead to fatigue, impaired decision-making, and slower response times, increasing exposure to human error, hijackings, mechanical mishaps, and cyber vulnerabilities. As the IMO and ISPS Code evolve, integrated welfare and security strategies will define best practice. Innovations like onboard greens systems contribute to a more secure vessel environment through better crew readiness.

Practical measures

• Implement crew health audits as part of broader security planning.
• Incorporate regular cooking and provisioning SOPs with nutritional standards.
• Leverage sealed agri-tech units to grow vegetables onboard during long transits.
• Include dietary training modules in crew safety and response drills.
• Monitor wellbeing metrics alongside standard security protocols and watchkeeping routines.

Further resources

Explore how MS Security Group approaches integrated vessel protection and supports crew-focused services to help clients reduce operational risk at sea.

Source

Original article: Splash247 – How to ensure seafarers get their five a day

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