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International Port Welfare Partnership (IPWP) Programme

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.

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SeafarerHelp

A free, 24-hour, multilingual helpline for seafarers and their families worldwide

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Yacht Crew Help

A free, 24-hour, multilingual helpline for professional yacht crew worldwide

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ISWAN for Seafarers app

A free mobile app for seafarers which can be used offline to access help, information and support around the clock

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International activities

Providing humanitarian support to seafarers and their families in South and South East Asia

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Social Interaction Matters (SIM)

Helping shipping and ship management companies to improve social interaction on board

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Mental Health Awareness Training for the Maritime Industry

Spotting the signs and responding to concerns

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Piracy

We offer support to seafarers and their families affected by maritime piracy

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Superyacht Crew Welfare

We launched the results of our survey of superyacht crew in London on 3rd December 2018

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SeaCode

Anonymous story-sharing for seafarers facing problems at work

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Mentally Healthy Ships

A guide for shipping companies and ship operators to develop and implement mental health policies

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International Seafarers' Welfare Awards

Recognising excellence in seafarers’ welfare provision across the shipping industry

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Indian Seafarers Campaign

Discouraging Indian seafarers from signing up with unregistered crewing agencies

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Seafarers' Health Information Programme (SHIP)

We provide shipping companies and seafarers with information on staying healthy on board

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Seafarers' Mental Health and Wellbeing

A free training package suitable for both individual viewing by all crew and training sessions onboard and ashore

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Quench Hydration Campaign

Providing seafarers with the right tools and information to keep hydrated on board

Women Seafarers Health And Welfare Survey

Women Seafarers' Health and Welfare Survey

A joint initiative looking at the health of women seafarers and where it can be improved

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ISWAN Photo Competition

Sharing photography by seafarers all over the world

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