Olympic Shipping and Management S.A is the successor of Olympic Maritime S.A. It acts as principal agent of the fleet and also provides services for the commercial operation of the vessels (chartering) and their accounting.
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted seafarers’ mental health, highlighting the need for robust communication and information access onboard vessels. Shipping companies are now prioritizing solutions that promote crew well-being and efficient internal communication. This case study explores how Olympic Shipping, an early adopter of Evonews, leverages this Crew Welfare Platform to address these critical challenges.
Challenges
- Seafarer Mental Health: The pandemic underscored the importance of supporting seafarers’ mental well-being. Access to news and company updates are essential in keeping crew members informed and engaged, reducing stress and promoting a sense of connection.
- Inefficient Communication: Traditional methods of distributing company news and training materials, often involving emails or physical paperwork, can be time-consuming and cumbersome.
Evonews: A Solution for Effective Communication and Crew Well-being
Evonews, a mature Crew Welfare Platform, provides Olympic Shipping with a comprehensive solution that addresses their key challenges:
- Seafarer Information Hub: Evonews acts as a central hub for seafarers, providing them with daily news feeds (including industry and local news), ensuring they stay informed and connected to the outside world.
- Enhanced Intra-Company Communication: The recent addition of company feeds allows Olympic Shipping to efficiently distribute company announcements, updates, and training materials (text and video format) to their entire fleet.
- Compressed and Optimized Videos: Marpoint’s video compression and optimization technology minimizes bandwidth usage, facilitating faster and more reliable content delivery to vessels.
- Seamless User Experience: Evonews offers a user-friendly interface accessible from various devices (PCs, tablets, smartphones) with or without an internet connection. This ensures seafarers can easily access company information and news on their personal devices.
- Simplified Workflow: The platform eliminates the complexities associated with traditional communication methods. Evonews streamlines the process, saving time and resources for both shore-based staff and onboard crew.
Benefits for Olympic Shipping
By implementing Evonews, Olympic Shipping has experienced a range of benefits:
- Improved Crew Well-being: Seafarers have access to important updates and news, promoting a sense of well-being and reducing stress.
- Enhanced Communication Efficiency: The company feed feature facilitates seamless distribution of internal communications, streamlining workflows.
- Increased Operational Efficiency: Evonews saves time and resources compared to traditional communication methods, allowing crews and shore-based staff to focus on core responsibilities.
Olympic Shipping’s successful implementation of Evonews demonstrates the value of investing in crew well-being and effective communication solutions. Evonews provides a robust platform that not only addresses seafarers’ mental health needs but also streamlines internal operations for shipping companies. This case study serves as a model for other maritime organizations seeking to enhance crew well-being and operational efficiency.
