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Abuse and harassment among key challenges to seafarers’ mental health
October 10, 2022On World Mental Health Day, we share insights into the mental health challenges seafarers are reporting to our helplines. -
Social interaction and the importance of food and mealtimes for bringing seafarers together
September 30, 2022Dr Kate Pike, author of ISWAN’s recently released Social Interaction Matters (SIM) Project Phase Two Report, explores why food plays a key… -
Support for yacht crew now available via WhatsApp
September 29, 2022Yacht crew can now use WhatsApp to contact the free, international helpline Yacht Crew Help for 24-hour help and support. -
TALKING POINT: Are regulations on seafarers’ work and rest hours and fatigue working?
September 20, 2022The World Maritime University (WMU) is asking seafarers to share the realities of their work and rest hours to find out if further policy… -
A lifeline for those who are struggling
September 09, 2022Ahead of World Suicide Prevention Day tomorrow, we want to make sure seafarers know there is always somewhere to turn to for support if… -
TALKING POINT: Empowering yacht crew for better mental health
August 31, 2022This month, SEAS THE MIND Co-Founder and Director and superyacht chef Emma Ross discusses the challenges of working in the superyacht… -
Wi-Fi on board – contentious connectivity, costs and demographics
August 31, 2022Dr Kate Pike, author of ISWAN’s recently released Social Interaction Matters (SIM) Project Phase Two Report, delves into why the report… -
Meet Shahriar Aliabadi
August 23, 2022We are pleased to introduce Shahriar Aliabadi, a former seafarer who will be working with ISWAN to support seafarers and their families in… -
Shipping industry to remove the Indian Ocean High Risk Area
August 22, 2022After more than a decade of effective threat-reducing counter-piracy operations, the shipping industry has removed the ‘Indian Ocean High… -
ITF inspectors recover USD$37.6m in unpaid wages for seafarers, despite COVID-19 restrictions
August 19, 2022Last year, union ship inspectors recovered more than USD $37 million in unpaid wages owed to seafarers, the International Transport…
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