• Australian Mariners Welfare Society
• International Labour Organisation
• International Seafarers Welfare Assistance Network
• International Transport Workers Federation
• ISWAN Port Welfare Partnership Project – Press Release
• Mission to Seafarers
• Seafarer Help
• Seamens Christian Friend Society
• Stella Maris
• Wellness at Sea app

Research study on loneliness and well-being among seafarers

London Metropolitan University (Tiffany Palmer, Health Psychologist in Training) is conducting research looking at loneliness and psychological wellbeing among seafarers. Continue reading...

A seafarer's story—BBC looks at seafarer mental health

The BBC has produced a short film that looks at the pressures faced by people working at sea. Continue reading...

Safety Maritime Awareness Bulletin

AMSA has recently published issue 7 of Maritime Safety Awareness Bulletin which focuses on mental health. Continue reading...

Safety culture in the maritime industry

Working on a vessel can be extremely high-risk, with seafarers reportedly up to 27.8 times more likely to suffer work-related fatal injuries compared to the general shore-based workforce. Continue reading...

ISWAN Port Welfare Partnership Programme – your participation is important

The International Seafarers Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN) has issued an invitation for ports and welfare committees in Australia to join the Port Welfare Partnership Programme. Continue reading...

Health and wellness assessments

From 1 January 2018, a RightShip dry inspection will include a voluntary Health and Wellness Assessment. Continue reading...

Psychological Wellbeing at Sea

The International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assitance Network (ISWAN) recently published a Guide for Seafarers on Psychological Wellbeing at Sea. Continue reading...

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