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Mental health of seafarers: what has the industry done to tackle this? What else is needed?
May 22, 2020Caitlin Vaughan, Project Manager at ISWAN, shares her thoughts on the maritime industry’s approach to seafarers’ mental health and why it… -
An urgent call from Shipmasters: Seafarers are feeling let down and abandoned by their Governments
May 20, 2020The International Federation of Shipmasters’ Associations (IFSMA) calls upon Governments to adopt a framework of protocols for ensuring… -
Talking Point: The issues facing women at sea and my goals for Maritime SheEO
May 14, 2020In the latest thought piece in our Talking Point series, Maritime SheEO founder Sanjam Gupta addresses the hurdles for women in the… -
Helpline cases triple as seafarers seek help during COVID-19 pandemic
May 13, 2020International 24-hour helpline SeafarerHelp, operated by ISWAN, has experienced a surge in demand as the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)… -
Industry and unions set out a 12-step solution for governments to free seafarers from COVID-19 lockdown
May 06, 2020A comprehensive 'roadmap' has been developed by a supply chain coalition led by industry and unions in cooperation with UN agencies. -
FabHotels join forces with ISWAN to offer support to seafarers with accommodation facilities
May 05, 2020Shipping companies can now book rooms at discounted prices for seafarers quarantined or on standby due to the coronavirus pandemic. -
Global shipping fleet sound horns on labour day to raise alarm over need for urgent crew change
May 01, 2020New data finds 150,000 seafarers trapped at sea by COVID-19 as ships in ports across the world sound their horns in solidarity. -
Food distributed to seafarers stranded in Manila
April 22, 2020ISWAN has arranged for meal packs to be delivered to seafarers stranded due to the COVID-19 crisis. -
New £2 million fund from Seafarers UK to help seafarers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic
April 20, 2020Grants are being awarded immediately to delivery partners providing advice and support for individual seafarers affected by the widespread… -
IATA and ICS: Governments must facilitate ship crew changes
April 15, 2020The International Air Transport Association and the International Chamber of Shipping are jointly calling on governments to take urgent…
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