Tag: Mission to Seafarers

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.

In response to the added pressures on seafarers due to COVID-19, The Mission to Seafarers launches a new e-learning modules as an extension to its WeCare programme.

The latest Seafarers Happiness Index report, concerning the fourth quarter of 2020, revealed that small investments can make a difference to the lives of seafarers, in efforts to improve their life onboard.

During these challenging times and the difficulties that arose within the shipping industry, Mission to Seafarers always helped seafarers overcome the barriers and the difficulties when it comes to crew change and being stranded at sea.

Following Lloyd’s Register latest survey on seafarers' wellness during COVID-19 pandemic, crewmembers reported feeling unhappy, while worry about things they cannot control.