Tag: ISWAN

Data from the International Seafarers' Welfare and Assistance Network’s (ISWAN) SeafarerHelp helpline show rising numbers of calls relating to abandonment, repatriation, severe mental health issues and experiences of abuse at sea.

ISWAN and Gujarat Maritime University (GMU) have collaborated on a study highlighting the far-reaching impacts of recruitment fraud seafarers face in India’s maritime sector.

As part of a recent initiative, ISWAN highlights that ''being an ally isn’t just a way to support your fellow crew members, it’s a way to support yourself too''. Being an ally, and feeling that others are your allies, builds friendships and networks of support and makes the journey easier for everyone.

''We all need an ally sometimes, no matter who we are. There are many benefits of being an ally for you, for others and for the vessel.'' ISWAN says in a recent guide for seafarers that aims to foster allyship within the maritime industry. Allyship means using your power, position, or privilege to uplift others.

Following the announcement of ISWAN's campaign: ‘Safe at sea…it takes all of us!’ in the beginning of this month, the organization announced the release of practical guidance on addressing inappropriate behaviour and building strong support networks.

ISWAN is launching its campaign: ‘Safe at sea…it takes all of us!’, focusing on the role that men seafarers can take as allies in support of women colleagues.

ISWAN highlights that the maritime sector must be willing to invest more in seafarers’ working conditions and wellbeing in order to make the sector sustainable in the long term. In that regard, the organization has recently revealed an action plan suggesting effective solutions to the maritime recruitment and retention crisis.

Data from ISWAN’s YachtCrewHelp 2023 Annual Review indicates that yacht crew were more likely to contact ISWAN in relation to mental health concerns or experiences of abuse, bullying, harassment, discrimination and violence (ABHDV) than seafarers working in other maritime industries, particularly merchant shipping.

A survey carried out by the International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN) and sponsored by The Shipowners’ Club indicates that the rapid changes brought about by decarbonisation technologies and regulatory regimes are having a substantial impact on workload, fatigue and stress levels at sea.

Data from the first quarter of 2024 from the International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network’s (ISWAN) helpline SeafarerHelp points to the complex working conditions facing many seafarers.