Prevention of SASH at Sea - Calm. Clear. Compliant.

SASH at Sea is designed for:

• Maritime colleges and cadet programmes preparing new entrants for sea phase
• Shipping companies and crewing organisations responsible for competence, culture and compliance
• Ports and maritime employers who want practical, credible training rather than a tick-box session
• Women’s groups, junior officer groups or targeted cohorts where honest, maritime-specific discussion matters

SASH at Sea was written specifically for maritime environments. It does not rely on generic corporate examples or abstract theory. It reflects the reality of shipboard life, where hierarchy, fatigue, close living quarters and mixed levels of experience can all shape how behaviour is experienced, challenged and reported.

Participants work through realistic maritime scenarios and guided discussion, not awkward role-play. The focus is simple: what does this look like on board, and what do I do in my role?

The subject matter is sensitive. That does not mean it has to be vague. SASH at Sea creates space for honest conversation while still giving participants clear language, practical options and proper reporting routes.

Each session is shaped to reflect the organisation, cohort and context. That might mean cadet preparation before sea phase, discussions linked to your reporting pathways, or examples tailored to the vessels and people you work with.

SASH at Sea is designed to move people from “we know the policy” to actively preventing and responding to SASH incidents with confidence.

By the end of the session, participants will be able to:

• Recognise the difference between banter, grey-zone behaviour and unacceptable conduct
• Understand how culture, hierarchy and generational differences can affect perception and response
• Set boundaries and challenge behaviour early using language that feels realistic on board
• Respond more safely in the first moments after an incident or disclosure
• Use onboard and shore-based reporting routes more confidently and appropriately
• Move from “I know the policy exists” to “I know what I would actually do”