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The Seafarers’ Charity Chief Executive Sworn in as Younger Brother of Trinity House
November 17, 2025
Deborah Layde, the chief executive of The Seafarers’ Charity, has been sworn in as a Younger Brother of Trinity House.
More detailsSuperyacht Alliance and Changing Tack unite to improve crew welfare
October 29, 2025
The Seafarers' Charity is a proud member of Changing Tack, a coalition of maritime charities focused on crew welfare. Now, Changing Tack and The Superyacht Alliance (SYA) have announced a partnership to enhance support for seafarers in the yachting industry.
More detailsFormer Government Maritime Director joins The Seafarers’ Charity
October 15, 2025
Petra Wilkinson CBE, former Director of Maritime at the UK Department for Transport, has joined The Seafarers’ Charity as a trustee. With nearly 40 years in government service, she led key initiatives such as the UK’s Maritime 2050 strategy and Covid-19 maritime response. Petra will be officially appointed at the charity’s 2026 annual meeting.
More detailsAnnual National Service for Seafarers: Maritime community honours seafarers at St Paul’s Cathedral
October 14, 2025
Seafarers past and present from around the world gathered at St Paul’s on Wednesday 8th October for the Annual National Service for Seafarers (ANSS). Her Royal Highness the Princess Royal and the Archbishop of Canterbury-elect offered prayers and readings, while representatives from more than 20 countries gathered to give thanks to the global seafaring workforce.
More detailsDistinguished names join The Seafarers’ Charity as trustees
October 07, 2025
The Seafarers’ Charity has announced that Simon Gillespie and Guy Platten, two highly influential figures from across the charity and maritime sectors, have joined its board of trustees. Former British Heart Foundation chief executive Simon, and recent International Chamber of Shipping Secretary General Guy, will help oversee the governance of one of the world’s leading funders of maritime welfare organisations.
More detailsMaritime welfare charities join forces at London International Shipping Week 2025
September 17, 2025
The Seafarers’ Charity hosted a panel on ‘The Future of Seafarer Welfare’ at London International Shipping Week 2025 along with Sailors' Society, The Mission to Seafarers, and Stella Maris Org.
More detailsNew University of Surrey study begins to support seafarers with diabetes
September 11, 2025
The Seafarers' Charity has joined with others to fund a new study aimed at seafarers with diabetes. With support from the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, 50 seafarers with insulin-treated diabetes will wear glucose-monitoring kit for 12 months at sea and on land. It's hoped the findings will show how well diabetes can be managed at sea.
More detailsNew Maritime Charities Group report predicts major changes for UK seafarers
September 10, 2025
The Seafarers’ Charity attended the launch of ‘Seafarers 2040’, a new report which predicts major changes in the UK’s seafaring community over the next 15 years.
More detailsUK Flies the Red Ensign to Honour Merchant Navy
September 03, 2025
On 3 September, flags were raised around the country to mark Merchant Navy Day, as The Seafarers’ Charity’s Fly the Red Ensign campaign celebrated its 10th anniversary. Communities, organisations, and landmarks including 10 Downing Street, Tower Bridge, Guildhall, HMS Victory, and many more nationwide honoured the immense contribution of merchant seafarers past and present.
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