Back pain is a big problem – studies have estimated that 540 million people around the world suffer from back pain at any one time. More than 4 million working days a year in the UK are lost because of it, and in the USA...
On 20 March 2023 the integrated mooring station MV Uniteam Endeavour was inaugurated and launched with great success. Esteemed guests attended the event, including Mr Gerhard Ruether, Capt. Jerzy Wilk, Capt. Than Oo and the Director General of DMA, who performed the ribbon-cutting ceremony. The head of...
Social engineering is a tactic used by hackers and cybercriminals to manipulate individuals into revealing sensitive information or performing actions that may compromise the secu- rity of a system or organisation. Numerous techniques can be used to accomplish this, including phishing emails, pretexting, baiting and...
If you have ever found yourself wondering "who has the time to be happy?", you are not alone. I know that I’m often caught up in my day-to-day responsibilities and forget that cultivating happiness is a choice – and an important one at that. Happiness is something...
Diet and exercise are both important for optimal health. We always encourage our readers to follow a healthy lifestyle and give input on fitness/exercises and nutrition. Physical activity has significant health benefits for body, heart and mind and protects against diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, cancer...
We still recall the excitement when our CVs were approved by the employer in Germany, and we successfully passed the online interviews before signing our contract of employment After a long waiting period to have our applications and qualifications approved by the relevant authorities in Germany,...
The cruise lines have recovered, and the cruise industry had a strong rebound year with consistent growth 2022 was a great year for Uniteam Cruise Services (UCS), and we were able to hire hundreds of crew members to work onboard both ocean and river cruises in...
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...