Seapost - March 2026

Take on our flagship fundraising event, the 24 Peaks Challenge, from 3–5 July and help raise funds to support seafarers and their families.

Our Chief Executive, Deborah Layde, writes in TradeWinds about the Strait of Hormuz crisis and the urgent risks faced by crews stranded on ships. She highlights gaps in safety, threat updates and psychological support, stressing that seafarers are “not statistics within a risk model” but individuals with families and futures.

We also celebrate acts of heroism, including Captain Tae-Young Lee, recipient of the 2025 International Maritime Organization Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea. In November 2024, when his fishing vessel capsized, he rescued 12 crewmates and was the last to leave.

The next generation of seafarers is also celebrated. Our Chair, Paul Butterworth, attended the Superyacht Cadetship graduation at UKSA on the Isle of Wight. We were proud to award the Top Cadet prize to Dougie Maciver and support six cadets in the 2025 intake alongside The Stelios Philanthropic Foundation.

On International Women’s Day, we celebrated the contribution of women across the maritime sector and reaffirmed our commitment to inclusion, equity, safety and wellbeing at sea. During Neurodiversity Celebration Week, we also recognised the value of neurodivergent seafarers, supporting faster, confidential diagnostic assessments in partnership with the Seafarers Hospital Society and NeurodiversAtSea.org.

Finally, as part of Free Wills Month, we encourage supporters to leave a gift in their Will. By doing so, you can help secure a brighter future for those who dedicate their lives to the sea whilst ensuring your wishes are respected and your loved ones are cared for.