Welcome to the Physical Initiative
We provide Health Awareness programmes for seafarers, to improve safety and efficiency, to increase physical fitness and encourage healthier lifestyles.
The Physical Initiative is a complete health care package designed specifically for seafarers working in the shipping industry. There are a number of cost-effective schemes designed to improve the health awareness and general welfare of seafarers, all contributing to increase safety, improve efficiency, reduce company costs and enhance crew satisfaction and well being. Since the concept of the Physical Initiative was launched, our expert consultants have been assessing, testing and measuring the health and fitness levels of thousands of seafarers.
With our extensive knowledge of how ship operations can differ around the world we assemble tailor-made schemes which are designed to monitor crew fitness levels and encourage healthy lifestyles. We have recorded significant improvement in the general health of seafarers that have followed our programmes, for example; in a 3 year study of crews with Irish Sea Ferries the percentage of overweight personnel was reduced by 30% and the percentage of smokers was reduced by 35%. We achieve such excellent results by encouraging seafarers to:
- Adopt a lifestyle that includes regular physical activity
- Adopt a diet to meet individual nutritional and lifestyle requirements.
Making these changes will lead to beneficial, positive health improvements. The Physical Initiative will give the employer a welfare package enhancement that is valued by the staff, is financially viable, and contributes to the improved effectiveness of the company.
Our clients are major international shipping companies. We have provided schemes for: International Nuclear Transport Ltd, Maersk Marine Services, P&O Ferries Ltd, Saga, and Shell.
Our data collected over the years, consistently shows benefits both to the company and the individual. To learn more about us you may explore our website or alternatively you may wish to contact us. We are happy to answer any query you may have.