International Seafarers' Welfare & Assistance Network (ISWAN)

In case you missed it - SAFETY4SEA spoke to our Chief Executive Simon Grainge about crew welfare during the #Posidonia2024 exhibition, which took place from 3-7 June in Athens, Greece. Watch the full interview here:

The Maritime Charities Group has launched a survey to understand the needs, challenges and changes facing seafarers and their dependants, and improve the delivery of maritime welfare services across the UK. Are you: ⚓ A UK seafarer (past or present) 👨👩👧 A family member/dependant of a UK seafarer 🇬🇧 A UK maritime welfare charity Highlight the changes you want to see and help shape the future of maritime welfare charity services by taking the survey here: https://lnkd.in/g4Xzjrhf All information is strictly confidential. This survey is open to UK nationals only. #seafarers #yachtcrew #maritime #shipping #cruiseindustry #superyachtindustry

If you or someone you know has been affected by the news of the superyacht Bayesian this week, YachtCrewHelp is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to offer a listening ear and someone to talk to: bit.ly/yachtcrewhelp. #yachtcrew #superyacht #Bayesian #Sicily #helpline #superyachtindustry #maritime

This month's Member of the Month is Alassia NewShips Management Inc, who said: 'The welfare on board for our seafarers is essential in order for our colleagues to be healthy (physically and mentally) ... The work of ISWAN worldwide assists us to increase awareness on board the vessels regarding mental and physical health which should be a priority for everyone of us'. Read more in the latest article on our website:

ISWAN's SeafarerHelp is available around the clock for any seafarers or their families who need support or a listening ear - all our contact details, including live chat, can be found at bit.ly/seafarerhelp.

'ISWAN's data highlights urgent need for industry reform and better support systems, so what can the industry do to help?' The Superyacht Group discusses the data from our recently released YachtCrewHelp 2023 Annual Review and its implications for the superyacht industry in this new piece. #yachtcrew #superyachtindustry #YachtCrewHelp #maritime #mentalhealth

🗨 'There are so many issues facing the maritime industry today, including the rights of seafarers, developments in technology, regulatory changes and challenges to address the UN Sustainable Development Goals. How do you decide when faced with so many issues, so many choices, and so many priorities?' In this month's Talking Point, Jillian Carson-Jackson et al. introduce the Claros method, which embraces the diversity of thinking in the maritime sector to identify key schools of thought to support decision-making. What do you think of the five schools of thought identified by the Claros method? And how else could we make use of our diversity to identify schools of thought to support the maritime sector? Share your thoughts in the comments... #TalkingPoint #seafarers #maritime

🆕 PUBLISHED TODAY: Our YachtCrewHelp 2023 Annual Review highlights that yacht crew are reporting higher levels of: 💭 Mental health difficulties, and ⚠ Experiences of abuse, bullying, harassment, discrimination and violence ...than seafarers working in other maritime industries. Read more here ➡ bit.ly/3SOdYX7 We cannot be there for these individuals without vital funding and support from the industry. If your company or organisation would like to support YachtCrewHelp, please get in touch with us at [email protected]. If you have been affected by any of the issues in this report, you can speak to someone at YachtCrewHelp confidentially at any time. Contact details and further support can be found at bit.ly/yachtcrewhelp. #yachtcrew #superyachtindustry #YachtCrewHelp #maritime #mentalhealth

We have a fresh new look and website! ✨ Have a look here: www.iswan.org.uk Find out more in our latest news: https://lnkd.in/eqJeMmmf

In this maritime sustainability infographic, The Shipowners' Club and ProSea Marine Education take a look at sound pollution in the ocean and what the shipping industry can do to reduce it: