New research on board commercial merchant ships has provided a unique insight into life on board and the benefits of social interaction for crew wellbeing.
Veteran shipping and logistics journalist and podcaster Mike King is hoping to raise $15,000 for an international seafarers’ welfare charity by hiking 200 miles ‘Sea-to-Sea’ in June.
24-hour emotional support is available to any seafarers and their families directly affected by what is happening in Ukraine via SeafarerHelp – the free, confidential, multilingual helpline operated by the ISWAN.
Any crew members struggling or feeling lonely this holiday period can access support day or night, from anywhere in the world, through the International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network’s (ISWAN) free, confidential helpline service.
With calls and messages to its 24-hour helplines more than tripling last year as a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the ISWAN has had a unique insight into the challenges faced by seafarers around the world.
Seafarers can now download a free mobile app which can be used offline to access help, information and support around the clock.
In response to the second wave of COVID-19 in India, the ISWAN has launched a ‘Vaccination Drive for Indian Seafarers’ in collaboration with Narayana Health and the Medica Group of Hospitals.
Regular social interaction onboard benefits overall crew wellbeing reduces isolation and stress and helps to build and motivate safe and efficient teams on board, new research shows.
Professional yacht crew anywhere in the world will be able to access 24-hour support via Yacht Crew Help, a new helpline launched by the International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN).