Tag: Mission to Seafarers

The Mission to Seafarers has published a report called ‘Beyond the 2%, Women Seafarers and their Lives at Sea: Reflecting on Our Call to Care.’ The report is intended to act as a discussion document for the charity and other maritime welfare providers.

The Mission to Seafarers, published the latest Seafarers Happiness Index report, revealing the lowest levels of seafarer satisfaction for 8 years.

"Mission to Seafarers" in an effort to support men and women working at sea provides useful guidelines on how to manage distressing events while on board.

The Q4 2021 Seafarers Happiness Index report, published by The Mission to Seafarers, reveals the sustained impact of COVID-19 throughout the year, with the Index’s measure of overall happiness decreasing from 6.59 to 6.41.

Seafarers' happiness levels have increased to 6.59/10, from 5.99 in the previous reporting period, returning to the same levels seen pre-COVID in Q3 2019, the latest Seafarers Happiness Index marks.

The latest Seafarers Happiness Index from the Mission to Seafarers depicts "a harrowing picture," with the lack of shore leave causing distress to many seafarers.

The Mission to Seafarers has raised £320,000 for its ongoing crew welfare campaign, thanks to the donors from across the shipping industry.

Seafarer welfare charity The Mission to Seafarers announced the launch of its new Onboard Mental Health Champions webinars and podcast series, as part of its WeCare programme, aiming to address the unique challenges they face onboard.

Seafarer welfare charities and shipping industry players have launched an emergency relief fund to support seafarers and their families devastated by the rampant COVID-19 pandemic in India and other countries.

Seafarers' happiness levels increased at 6.46 in the first quarter of 2021 from 6.37/10 in Q4 2020, according to the latest Seafarers Happiness Index report by The Mission to Seafarers, which unveiled a mixed picture in terms of welfare standards and conditions for seafarers.