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Maritime Safety Day 2025
July 08, 2025
This Maritime Safety Day, we recognise and celebrate the vital contributions of seafarers around the world and renew the call for stronger safety standards across the maritime industry.
More detailsThe Seafarers’ Charity Annual Meeting 2025
June 04, 2025
On Wednesday, 4 June 2025, The Seafarers’ Charity held its Annual Meeting aboard HMS Wellington in London. Chaired by Paul Butterworth, Chair of the Trustees, the meeting brought together members, stakeholders, and supporters from across the maritime welfare sector to reflect on the charity’s work over the past year. As well as formal governance matters, this was also an opportunity to celebrate the outstanding contributions of our partners.
More detailsSupporting the Next Generation of Maritime and Fishing Industry Professionals
February 27, 2025
At The Seafarers' Charity, we are proud to support a range of incredible organisations and initiatives that provide opportunities for young people to forge successful careers in the maritime and fishing industries.
More detailsDay of The Seafarer 2024 - A Call to Action to Ensure Safety at Sea
June 24, 2024
Organised by the International Maritime Organization, this annual event highlights the indispensable role seafarers play in our daily lives. Yet, despite their significance, their contributions often go unnoticed, both within the maritime industry and among the general public. Seafarers are the backbone of global trade, ensuring the seamless transportation of goods and fuels essential to our daily routines. This year's campaign focuses on safety tips at sea, underlining the imperative for seafarers to grasp their pivotal role in cultivating a safer maritime environment.
More detailsMarking The First National Fishing Remembrance Day
May 21, 2024
Sunday 12 May, 2024 saw the very first National Fishing Remembrance Day with 24 events at fishing communities around the UK. These were unique and special services with thoughtful and touching contributions led by staff from the Fishermen’s Mission and Stella Maris and attended by so many people working in the fishing sector as well as families which have been touched by loss along with members of the search and rescue community including RNLI, HM Coastguard and NCI.
More detailsThe Seafarers' Charity's ongoing support for seafaring Veterans
April 11, 2024
Seafaring Veterans are indispensable to global conflicts. Last year, we commemorated the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic, a vital campaign that spanned the entirety of World War II and saw the loss of countless lives. This year, we shift our focus to D-Day on the 6th of June, a date synonymous with bravery, sacrifice, and the Allied effort to liberate Western Europe from the grip of Nazi tyranny.
More detailsCelebrating International Women's Day with The Seafarers' Charity
March 08, 2024
At The Seafarers' Charity, we are dedicated to supporting all individuals in the maritime industry, regardless of gender. In honour of International Women's Day, we reaffirm our commitment to ensuring the welfare and support needs of women who work at sea are acknowledged and addressed, recognising their vital contributions to the field.
More detailsCreating a Menopause-Friendly Workplace
October 18, 2023
Menopause is a natural phase in a woman's life, and employers can play a vital role in supporting their female employees through it. By raising awareness, offering flexibility, and creating a supportive environment, employers can foster a menopause-friendly workplace.
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