ISWAN | International Seafarer’s Welfare and Assistance Network - supporting Seafarers across the globe

Crew kidnappings surge in seas off West Africa, IMB reports
July 15, 2020
Violent attacks against ships and their crews have risen in 2020, with 77 seafarers taken hostage or kidnapped for ransom since January,…
New international commitment to improve seafarers' rights
July 10, 2020
A joint commitment at the International Maritime Summit will recognise seafarers as key workers.
Connecting Crew to boost wellbeing
July 10, 2020
Over the last two weeks, our Connecting Crew campaign has highlighted the importance of connecting with others for our mental wellbeing,…
Talking Point: Seafarers' role in building resilience in maritime anti-corruption
July 08, 2020
The Maritime Anti-Corruption Network's Vivek Menon discusses one of the illegal practices seafarers are still confronted with in many ports…
Seafarer suicide statistics spotlighted as coronavirus curtails crew changes
July 07, 2020
Recent reports of seafarers stranded on cruise ships taking their own lives have highlighted the dearth of reliable information about…
Socialising at sea
July 07, 2020
We are in the second week of our Connecting Crew campaign, and today we are sharing ideas for crew members on how to give the social life…
Why are relationships with others important for our wellbeing?
June 30, 2020
Over the next two weeks, our Connecting Crew campaign will be sharing ideas for ship owners and seafarers on how to strengthen…
ISWAN launches campaign to strengthen crew relationships during current crisis
June 29, 2020
Today marks the launch of our two-week digital campaign, Connecting Crew, to highlight the importance of connecting with others for crew…
Isle of Man Maritime make a splash to raise cash in new online campaign
June 24, 2020
Isle of Man Maritime's new social media initiative, Splash for Seafarers, aims to raise awareness and appreciation for seafarers across the…
New poster offers psychological first aid tips for seafarers
June 16, 2020
We have worked with Consultant Clinical Psychologist Dr. Pennie Blackburn to produce a poster offering tips and access to support for…

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