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

Shipping industry demands vaccine priority for seafarers amid renewed crew change struggles
January 19, 2021
The ICS is leading calls for governments to put seafarers at the head of the vaccine queue and designate them as keyworkers to avoid a…
Gulf of Guinea records highest ever number of crew kidnapped in 2020, according to IMB’s annual piracy report
January 13, 2021
The International Chamber of Commerce’s International Maritime Bureau (IMB)’s annual piracy report recorded an increase of piracy and armed…
New research highlights benefits of regular social interaction on board and common obstacles to overcome
January 05, 2021
Regular social interaction on board benefits overall crew wellbeing, reduces isolation and stress and helps to build and motivate safe and…
UN Agency finds governments in breach of international law
December 17, 2020
In a landmark ruling, the ILO's Committee of Experts has sent a strong message to governments that they have failed in their duty of care…
ISWAN’s Social Interaction Matters Project: Progress So Far…
December 17, 2020
An update on our project aiming to helping shipping and ship management companies improve social interaction on board.
More States join IMO call to designate seafarers as key workers
December 15, 2020
Forty-five IMO Member States and one Associate Member have now designated seafarers as key workers, which is a key step in resolving the…
New guidance aims to help companies devise and implement mental health policies for seafarers
December 08, 2020
Our new guide, Mentally Healthy Ships, provides information to help shipping companies and ship operators develop a mentally healthy…
Ocean Technologies Group sponsors two new counsellor positions at ISWAN
December 07, 2020
The sponsorship will enable us to meet the recent increased demands on our services for seafarers, particularly in response to those…
IMO welcomes UN resolution on key worker seafarers
December 02, 2020
The UN General Assembly Resolution calls for seafarer key worker designation and implementation of crew change protocols.
Shipping bodies call on Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos to take a stand for stranded seafarers
November 26, 2020
The four largest shipping trade bodies have penned a letter challenging Jeff Bezos to recognise the crucial role seafarers play in making…

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