The International Port Welfare Partnership (IPWP) programme is an ISWAN project managed by the Merchant Navy Welfare Board, with a maritime sector-wide Executive Committee (chaired by ISWAN) that consists of representatives from government, shipowners, unions, port owners/authorities and voluntary organisations/NGOs. The programme is generously funded by the ITF Seafarers' Trust, Seafarers UK, The TK Foundation and the Merchant Navy Welfare Board.
The IPWP programme aims to encourage and support the establishment of welfare boards worldwide in accordance with the International Labour Organization Maritime Labour Convention, 2006. Welfare Boards provide the forum for maritime organisations to regularly meet and support seafarers' port welfare services and facilities in order to improve seafarers' lives.
Visit the IPWP website to find out more and get involved:
www.portwelfare.org/A free, 24-hour, multilingual helpline for seafarers and their families worldwide
A free, 24-hour, multilingual helpline for professional yacht crew worldwide
A free mobile app for seafarers which can be used offline to access help, information and support around the clock
Providing humanitarian support to seafarers and their families in South and South East Asia
Helping shipping and ship management companies to improve social interaction on board
Spotting the signs and responding to concerns
We offer support to seafarers and their families affected by maritime piracy
We launched the results of our survey of superyacht crew in London on 3rd December 2018
Anonymous story-sharing for seafarers facing problems at work
A guide for shipping companies and ship operators to develop and implement mental health policies
Recognising excellence in seafarers’ welfare provision across the shipping industry
Discouraging Indian seafarers from signing up with unregistered crewing agencies
We provide shipping companies and seafarers with information on staying healthy on board
A free training package suitable for both individual viewing by all crew and training sessions onboard and ashore
Providing seafarers with the right tools and information to keep hydrated on board
A joint initiative looking at the health of women seafarers and where it can be improved
Sharing photography by seafarers all over the world