Episode Overview:
A conversation that challenges how the industry defines “wellbeing.” Meei Wong, Founder and CEO of Circle Digital Ventures, breaks down why compliance-driven metrics miss the real picture onboard—and why trust, culture, and incentives are the real barriers to improving life at sea.
Timestamps:
00:05 – Introduction and Meei’s journey into seafarer welfare
02:23 – A broken system: industry value vs reliance on charities
05:20 – What wellbeing actually looks like onboard vs compliance metrics
10:36 – Why self-reported data misses the reality
13:08 – Health gaps, underreporting, and life at sea
17:35 – Adoption challenges and resistance to new technology
20:13 – Who drives adoption—and who pays
24:23 – The shift from CSR to risk management
28:30 – The case for investing in human lives
31:26 – Closing thoughts and reading recommendations
Learn More:
Check out related conversations on seafarer welfare and human systems, including Episode 109, featuring Pam Kern talking about maritime mental health.
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Music by: Peg and The Rejected ‘King of SKA’
Art Work By: GA Design
Produced by: Chris Aversano
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