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Charity’s annual ‘Fly The Red Ensign’ campaign celebrates the faces behind the Merchant Navy flag
August 15, 2023
The Seafarers’ Charity is once again calling on organisations and communities across the UK to pay tribute to the people behind the Merchant Navy Flag by flying the Red Ensign on Merchant Navy Day, Sunday 3rd September. This is a longstanding and continuing campaign to highlight the Merchant Navy and its significance in our history, and our future.
More detailsThe Seafarers' Charity Announces Maritime Safety Week Competition Winners for 2023
August 09, 2023
The Safety Drill competition from The Seafarers’ Charity encouraged crews from fishing vessels to cargo ships and passenger ferries to practice and improve their muster safety drill. Many of the crews found that through practice they were able to improve their drill time, which in a real emergency at sea, could help save lives.
More detailsThe Annual National Service for Seafarers is set to return to St Paul's Cathedral on 11 October 2023.
August 04, 2023
The Annual National Service for Seafarers (ANSS) organised by The Seafarers’ Charity and Trinity House will be held at St Paul’s Cathedral on Wednesday 11th October 2023 at 17:00.
More detailsNew 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.
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