The Microlearning concept was introduced to our seafarers by using the TalentCards app in December 2018. The Microlearning courses are short and focused, usually two to five minutes long, delivered in bite-sized chunks, with a focus on specific learning objectives. It is designed to be easily...
Despite the fact that Uniteam Cruise Services (UCS) began as a sketch, we are rapidly expanding. We are delighted to have employed more than 500 staff onboard various types of cruise ships. We congratulate everyone onboard and on shore for their hard work and efforts, which has...
What is the body mass index and how do we define obesity? The body mass index (BMI) is the most commonly accepted measure of general obesity, and is one of the tests included in seafarer medical examinations. It is defined as a person’s weight in kilograms...
Mental health is an important part of our well-being. It is a crucial part that must be addressed in order to avoid the negative effects of stress, anxiety and depression. Physical health is tightly connected to our mental state as it may affect chronic conditions and increase...
First 23 Myanmar Healthcare Professional Apprentices have safely arrived in Marburg We are proud to announce that the first batch of 23 healthcare professional apprentices from Myanmar have safely arrived in Germany. After many months of waiting for the recognition of their national qualifications by the German...
Every year the Cyprus Shipping Chamber organises a charity beach volleyball tournament for the shipping companies in Cyprus. This event started in 1996 and since then Uniteam Marine has been participating with a team named “Uniteam All Stars”. This year the event took place in September. The...
On 3 August, we gathered at our “Uniteam Ballroom” in the Yangon office building for our Senior Officers’ get-together. We had previously always enjoyed hosting a Senior Officer seminar every year, but for the last two years this was not possible due to the COVID-19 pandemic....
Fruits contain lots of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. We have selected some of the healthiest fruits for you! APPLES You might know the expression, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” Although research shows that eating more apples may not be associated with fewer visits to...
There really are many benefits to mindfulness, including reducing stress, improving sleep and even managing chronic pain. But what is mindfulness, exactly? In this article, we will explore what mindfulness is and how it can help you in your journey to wellness. WHAT IS MINDFULNESS? Mindfulness is...
Terminal velocity is the highest velocity attainable by an object as it falls through a fluid (air is the most common example). It occurs when the sum of the drag force and the buoyancy is equal to the downward force of gravity acting on the...