OneCare Group (OCG) joins RightShip’s Zero Harm Innovation Partner Programme, an initiative aiming to encourage the development of new solutions towards a zero-harm maritime industry.
OCG’s integrated solution ensures that seafarers have access to the mental health support, medical services and professional development they need to thrive. More than just a service provider, OCG is dedicated to empowering seafarers with the resources to handle the unique pressures of maritime life — keeping them safe, healthy, and mentally resilient.
In an industry where isolation, stress, and long working hours are common, this collaboration aims to connect product creators with shipowners and managers to focus on ensuring seafarers are supported not just physically, but also mentally and professionally. OCG’s holistic approach offers a lifeline to crew, addressing their wellbeing in a meaningful way.
Marinos Kokkinis, Managing Director of OneCare Group, explained: “Seafarers face some of the toughest working conditions in the world, spending months away from family and friends. Our partnership with RightShip’s Zero Harm Partners Programme is about putting their wellbeing first. We’re committed to providing the support they need, from mental health services to training that helps them feel prepared and confident in their roles.”
At the heart of OCG’s approach is the belief that healthy and supported seafarers are essential for safe and efficient maritime operations. Through the OCG Mobile App, launched in 2023, seafarers can access mental, physical, and nutritional health resources 24/7, helping them maintain their wellbeing even during long, challenging voyages.
Additionally, Mental Health Support Solutions (MHSS) offers 24/7 counselling and psychological support, ensuring that seafarers have someone to talk to when the pressures of life at sea become overwhelming.
The partnership goes beyond just meeting industry regulations; it aims to create a culture of care within the maritime sector. OCG’s holistic services, from professional development courses to wellness platforms like WellAtSea, encourage seafarers to adopt healthier lifestyle choices, build stronger mental resilience, and feel connected to a wider community even when they’re far from home.
OCG also offers a range of bespoke medical services offering tailor-made solutions to fit client requirements through its Marine Medical Solutions (MMS) service, including an extensive quality assurance programme for Pre-Employment Medical Examinations; round-the-clock telemedicine support; facilitation of shoreside treatment; and repatriation which is not limited by claims management.
Digital training solutions are also provided via the OneLearn Global (OLG) platform, designed to meet the unique needs and challenges seafarers face, including SIRE 2.0, ECDIS and simulator training, alongside diversity, bullying and harassment, and mental health courses all available online.
Ajinkya Kadam, Head of Partnerships at RightShip, said: “Collaboration across the maritime industry is key to improve crew welfare and wellbeing outcomes. We are delighted to welcome OneCare Group to the Zero Harm Innovations Partners Programme and look forward to the positive impact its innovative solution will bring in advancing crew welfare in the maritime industry. OCG’s partnership with RightShip represents a bold step forward in prioritising the human side of the maritime industry, ensuring that seafarers are not just another part of the supply chain, but valued individuals whose safety and wellbeing are central to operational success."
