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New Partnership to Improve Fishing Safety
July 07, 2023
The final day of Maritime Safety Week 2023 sees the launch of a new partnership to improve safety in commercial fishing. The partnership has been established between The Seafarers’ Charity and the National Federation of Fisherman’s Organisations (NFFO) and formalised by a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at ensuring collaboration on a range of industry led initiatives to improve fishing safety.
More detailsThe Seafarers’ Charity to put fishing safety high on Parliamentarians’ agenda
July 04, 2023
In another key moment to mark Maritime Safety Week, and its commitment to supporting Safer Working Lives at Sea, The Seafarers’ Charity has announced sponsorship of a meeting of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Fisheries meeting - focused on fishing safety.
More detailsLISW23 charity conference announced to discuss seafarer welfare amid sustainability challenges
July 04, 2023
Maritime charities and industry leaders come together to discuss the importance of seafarer welfare and wellbeing as shipping embraces environmental, social and governance goals.
More detailsSeafarers’ welfare organisations come together to address abuse, bullying and harassment at sea
July 04, 2023
A coalition of UK based organisations concerned about seafarers’ welfare have come together to address abuse, bullying, harassment, discrimination, and violence at sea.
More detailsNew podcast on maritime safety launches during Maritime Safety Week
July 03, 2023
To mark the start of Maritime Safety Week, The Seafarers’ Charity are delighted to announce they are funding five episodes of a new maritime safety podcast “Sea Views”. This collaboration with The CHIRP Charitable Trust aims to provide valuable insights and foster dialogue on safety within the international professional maritime community.
More detailsLaunch of Maritime Safety Week Competition
June 06, 2023
The Seafarers’ Charity, a significant funder of maritime safety and welfare initiatives, is once again celebrating Maritime Safety Week (3-7 July) with a safety drill competition and is calling on everyone who works at sea to get involved by practising and improving their crew muster drill.
More detailsNew Collaboration to Improve Leadership at Sea
May 18, 2023
The Seafarers’ Charity is delighted to announce a new collaboration with The Nautical Institute to develop a new range of training courses aimed at improving the leadership and management skills of seafarers and those working ashore.
More detailsSupporting Women Seafarers to Overcome Sexual Violence at Sea
April 19, 2023
The Seafarers’ Charity has announced funding for a new service aimed at supporting women seafarers who have experienced sexual trauma while working at sea. Salute Her UK which operates internationally, is set to receive funding over a two-year period to deliver their women-centric therapy and trauma counselling to women seafarers and women working in fishing.
More detailsThe Seafarers' Charity set to receive donations as sailor continues epic challenge
April 17, 2023
Supporting the wellbeing and welfare of seafarers, The Seafarers’ Charity is set to start receiving regular donations as Mark Ashley-Miller continues his fundraising Harbour Master Sailing Challenge.
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