Risk Aversion and Mental Wellness for Seafarers

Stay well.
Even when
land is far.

AFLOAT is the first wellness app built specifically for life at sea β€” with tools that work offline, understand watch schedules, and speak the language of maritime work.

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8k+

8,000+ crew members worldwide

The Hidden Crisis

The sea asks a lot.
Your wellbeing shouldn't suffer for it.

Seafarers face one of the most psychologically demanding work environments on earth. The data is stark β€” and largely ignored by mainstream wellness tools.

1 in 4

Seafarers experience clinically significant depression

ITF Seafarers Study

18–24%

Report suicidal thoughts during extended voyages

Sailors' Society, 2023

9 months

Average contract length β€” away from family and support networks

ILO Maritime Report

4x

Higher suicide rate compared to land-based workers

Cardiff University Research

Why seafarers go without support

Existing tools weren't
built for the ocean.

Most wellness apps require constant internet, assume 9-to-5 routines, and offer generic advice designed for office workers. AFLOAT was built from the ground up for maritime life.

See how AFLOAT is different
πŸ“‘No internet connectivity
87%
πŸ”‡Stigma around mental health at sea
74%
πŸ—‚οΈLack of maritime-specific resources
91%
⏱️Watch schedules disrupting sleep
68%

% of seafarers citing as major barrier to mental health support

Built for the Ocean

Every feature designed
for maritime life.

Not adapted. Not repurposed. Built from scratch, with seafarers, for seafarers.

Cargo ship at sea in fog with no land visible
No Signal Required

Full Offline Mode

Every tool, every session, every journal entry works with zero connectivity. Because in the middle of the Pacific, you shouldn't need Wi-Fi to breathe.

Maritime-Native

Watch Schedule Aware

Adapts to 4-on/8-off, 6-hour watches, and any rotation. Sleep guidance, mindfulness reminders, and check-ins that respect your actual hours.

Clinically Informed

Guided Breathing & Meditation

Ocean-synchronized breathing exercises, sleep meditations, and stress relief sessions designed for the physical realities of shipboard life.

End-to-End Encrypted

Private Sea Journal

Encrypted daily journaling with mood tracking, voyage milestones, and pattern insights. Your thoughts stay with you.

Moderated & Safe

Crew Community

Anonymous peer support forums moderated by maritime mental health professionals. Share, listen, and know you're not alone out there.

24/7 Support

Crisis Line Access

One-tap connection to maritime-specific crisis counselors, available 24/7 via satellite when you need it most.

Data Privacy First

Voyage Wellness Reports

Monthly mood and sleep analytics that help you and your company understand wellbeing trends across contracts and routes.

Dark ocean surface at night with stars reflecting
From the Crew

Voices from the water.

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"I've done 11-month contracts and never had anything to help me mentally. AFLOAT's offline journaling and breathing sessions got me through the hardest stretch near Cape Horn. I'm a different person for it."
Dmitri Volkov, seafarer

Dmitri Volkov

Chief Officer Β· MV Baltic Carrier

North Atlantic Route

Ship at sea at golden hour with calm water
Free for Seafarers

Start your
wellness voyage.

Download AFLOAT before your next departure. Set up your profile, sync your watch schedule, and have everything you need β€” even when the signal drops.

  • Works fully offline β€” no satellite required
  • Adapts to any watch schedule or rotation
  • Private & encrypted β€” your data stays yours
  • Free for individual seafarers

Free forever for individual seafarers. Company fleet plans available.

Active Seafarers

8,247

↑ 23% this month

Sessions Completed

142k

Mindfulness sessions at sea

9:41
Ocean horizon from ship deck

🌊 Day 47 β€” Indian Ocean

Breathing Session

Breathe

4-7-8 Technique Β· 5 min

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Get in Touch

We'd love to
hear from you.

Whether you're a seafarer, a shipping company, or just curious β€” drop us a message and we'll get back to you.

Email Us

simon@myafloatapp.com

Response Time

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