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ISWAN Seminar 2019
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ISWAN Seminar 2019
ISWAN seminars bring together organisations which are active in the wellbeing of seafarers from all over the world. Open to ISWAN members and also to those not yet members, you can be sure of good speakers and presentations, time to network and discussion of current areas of concern, and attendance of people from all areas of seafarers welfare.
On 19 November 2019, we held our annual seminar in Mumbai with the theme: 'Working together to protect and promote the mental wellbeing of seafarers'.
The mental wellbeing of seafarers is of major concern to the maritime industry. There is increasing awareness of this issue but many companies, organisations and individuals are still not sure what to do and who they can turn to. Our seminar invited international speakers to help provide pointers / signposts and practical solutions to all those who were concerned about this issue and wanted to do something about it.
Read a summary of the ISWAN Seminar 2019 here.
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SeafarerHelp
A free, 24-hour, multilingual helpline for seafarers and their families worldwide
Yacht Crew Help
A free, 24-hour, multilingual helpline for professional yacht crew worldwide
ISWAN for Seafarers app
A free mobile app for seafarers which can be used offline to access help, information and support around the clock
International activities
Providing humanitarian support to seafarers and their families in South and South East Asia and West and Central Africa
Piracy
We offer support to seafarers and their families affected by maritime piracy
Mental Health Awareness Training for the Maritime Industry
Spotting the signs and responding to concerns
Mentally Healthy Ships
A guide for shipping companies and ship operators to develop and implement mental health policies
Social Interaction Matters (SIM)
Helping shipping and ship management companies to improve social interaction on board
Superyacht Crew Welfare
We launched the results of our survey of superyacht crew in London on 3rd December 2018
International Seafarers' Welfare Awards
Recognising excellence in seafarers’ welfare provision across the shipping industry
Indian Seafarers Campaign
Discouraging Indian seafarers from signing up with unregistered crewing agencies
Seafarers' Health Information Programme (SHIP)
We provide shipping companies and seafarers with information on staying healthy on board
Seafarers' Mental Health and Wellbeing
A free training package suitable for both individual viewing by all crew and training sessions onboard and ashore
International Port Welfare Partnership (IPWP) Programme
A project aiming to encourage and support the establishment of welfare boards worldwide
Quench Hydration Campaign
Providing seafarers with the right tools and information to keep hydrated on board
Women Seafarers' Health and Welfare Survey
A joint initiative looking at the health of women seafarers and where it can be improved
ISWAN Photo Competition
Sharing photography by seafarers all over the world
