By: Sustainability Committee
At sea, and in any operational environment, safety is not just an external matter. It is also an internal responsibility. An incident doesn’t begin when it happens; it begins earlier: in accumulated fatigue, sustained pressure, an overloaded mind, or emotions left unmanaged.
When a person is fatigued or disconnected, the margin of error increases. When they are present, focused, and aware, the operation is strengthened. A clear mind and a prepared body respond better to any eventuality.
Accidents cannot always be avoided, but they can be prevented. That is why we say that inner calm sustains external safety.
Well-being influences critical decisions
Today, there is ample evidence demonstrating how chronic stress and fatigue affect decision-making in high-responsibility environments. They decrease attention, impair judgment, hinder communication, and increase the likelihood of human error.
In contrast, we also see focused, collaborative, and resilient individuals when well-being is a true priority.
Organizations that structurally integrate well-being not only care for their people, but also strengthen their performance, reduce incidents, and build more reliable and sustainable work environments.
Care as a system, not an event
Talking about well-being means understanding that the body, mind, and emotions function as a single system. They cannot be fragmented.
That’s why our actions aren’t limited to a single dimension. We promote spaces where the body is cared for, where the mind is trained, and where emotions find channels of expression. From health days and professional support to workshops that encourage breathing, recognizing emotions, and developing emotional intelligence.
Even continuous learning is part of this approach. Strengthening skills like language proficiency, participating in industry updates, or opening up training opportunities also impacts well-being. It reduces anxiety and increases people’s confidence and self-esteem.
Small practices that transform the day
We don’t believe in grandiose solutions. We believe in sustained practices.
A timely active break.
A drill that prepares us before an emergency.
A trained brigade that inspires confidence.
A space to talk about emotions without judgment.
A collective activity that reminds us to break out of our routine.
These repeated and consistent actions shape a culture where self-care is not an isolated individual act, but a shared responsibility.
Caring for the environment is also caring for ourselves.
Well-being doesn’t end at the office door or the dock. It extends to the territory we inhabit and depend on. That’s why beach and dock clean-up days, as well as participation in socio-environmental initiatives, are not isolated actions, but practices of collective care.
They are spaces that strengthen connection, awareness, and a sense of belonging. They remind us that the environment and communities are not external to the company, but a living part of who we are.
Caring for the territory and the communities we live with is also a form of self-care. Because, in the end, the drop doesn’t exist separately from the ocean: it is the ocean itself.
Well-being as a Culture
Celebrating, meeting up, commemorating important dates, sharing with families, and creating spaces to connect, talk, and acknowledge one another are all part of this vision. Because a healthy organizational culture isn’t built only in critical moments, but above all, in everyday life.
For us, well-being isn’t an added benefit or an occasional activity. It’s a way of operating. A daily decision that encompasses safety, prevention, training, and how we relate to each other as a team.
Ultimately, safe operations don’t depend solely on well-written procedures.
They depend on people who can execute them attentively, with sound judgment, and with care.
Inner peace. Outer security. That’s Mar Adentro, our Social, Environmental, and Corporate Sustainability program.