 Independent bodies, similarly linked to the UK, also exist in South Africa and Canada.Beginning with the launch of Wellness at Sea in January 2015, the Society has since provided a number of different health and well-being initiatives, such as Health Centres in Philippines, mobile clinic in India, ear and eye testing in India and additional plans to create a psychosocial project in the Philippines.Wellness at Sea is a training programme for seafarers that equips them to improve their wellbeing while at sea.