How sports make a difference for a budding officer ; by- JAY BODA (22578) BLOG 1

 

How sports makes a difference for a budding officer

WRITTEN BY :- JAY BODA (22578)

 

• Sports not only equip a few making a career in the Merchant Navy with the needed tie-up, but also with the character to win over odds. A range of professional maritime industries like maritime are the example that, being involved in sports is not only improving personal health, but is also teaching teamwork, resilience and the discipline.

 

• To begin, playing sports helps one be a more disciplined and an industrious person. Schedules, practice sessions and competitions presents no other alternative but to focus on commitments and dedication which can help professional seafarers personally and professionally. A disciplined nature brought through sports help a Merchant Navy officer to be resilient even in difficult and long hours at sea which is very much required by a sea-faring professional.

• However, sports and leadership skills can get developed through teamwork. It is less of a matter whether team or individual sport is played, but rather the joint achievement of a common target as team is the most important thing. In ports or at sea where harmonious cooperation is crucial for navigating safely and operating effectively, these attributes are indispensable. Moreover, through sports, team captains or boarding team members do gain leadership roles. Consequently, they are able to coach their fellow budding officers on ways to motivate and inspire their fellow crew members on board the ship, among basic teamwork skills.

• Moreover, sports build up a student capacity of holding over pressure and helping them stay persistent even in the worse conditions. Athletes becomes adept to recover from troubles, excel beyond their boundaries and stand firm under the heavy weather of stressful moments. Also, for officers of Merchant Navy, they must maintain a calm and composed behavior in emergency or bad weather conditions considering that their ability to make right judgments and decision is where they rely.

• In that regard, sport is strongly beneficial for the mental health and stress management as well. Being in the sport competition all the time and physical activity used as a means to release stress, the body is naturally in a mode where stress is reduced and the mental clarity is achieved. This is undoubtedly of more benefit to the officers in Merchant Navy who could deal with stress and be lonely during long voyage.

 

• Sports play a crucial role in shaping the character and skills of a budding Merchant Navy officer. From discipline and teamwork to resilience and stress management, the lessons learned on the field or court are invaluable assets in the maritime profession. By embracing sports, aspiring officers can enhance their capabilities and make a positive difference in their future careers at sea.