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An interview with BP Shipping: Promoting gender equality at sea
September 26, 2019
We spoke to BP Shipping for World Maritime Day to find out what the company does to promote women in shipping.
ISWAN arranges urgent medical support for seafarer held captive by pirates
September 24, 2019
An extremely ill seafarer received urgent medical support upon his release from captivity thanks to a relief fund administered by ISWAN.
International Seafarers' Welfare Awards 2019 winners revealed at London International Shipping Week event
September 12, 2019
Yesterday evening, we revealed the winners of our 2019 awards at the end of Inmarsat’s exclusive Crew Welfare event in London.
New Port Welfare Committee established in Richards Bay, South Africa
September 02, 2019
The PWC aims to develop a more collaborative and holistic approach to providing assistance and support to seafarers visiting Richards Bay.
60 seconds with a seafarer - Vlad Strelchenko
August 01, 2019
Vlad is a Chief Officer from Ukraine with 7 years' experience working at sea. One of our SeafarerHelp team's Russian speakers spoke to Vlad…
New sponsor and speakers announced for ISWAN Seminar in Mumbai
July 29, 2019
We have announced UK P&I Club as the Platinum Sponsor for our 2019 Seminar and added a host of new speakers to the programme.
Social partners engage in dialogue over Strait of Hormuz
July 25, 2019
The International Bargaining Forum has this week commenced discussions on vessels transiting through the Gulf of Oman and the Strait of…
Support ISWAN at the Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100
July 22, 2019
For the second year running, our Executive Director, Roger Harris, will be cycling 100 miles in support of seafarers.
Shortlist announced for the International Seafarers' Welfare Awards 2019
July 16, 2019
We reveal the contenders for this year's awards ahead of our awards ceremony during London International Shipping Week this September.

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