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Safe at sea...it takes all of us!

We have launched a new campaign focusing on allyship and the role that men seafarers can play in making life at sea safer for all. (Photos: ITF Seafarers' Trust)

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SeafarerHelp

For seafarers and their families

YachtCrewHelp

For yacht crew and their families

ISWAN membership

For maritime organisations

Our mission

Improving the lives of seafarers and their families with services, resources, strategies and advocacy.

Seafarers bring us 90% of the things we use every day, and take care of us when we travel by sea, but this is often a tough job. We operate free, confidential, multilingual helplines to provide help and support, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

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ISWAN is a network of international organisations and companies committed to improving the welfare of seafarers. Our members reflect the diversity present in the maritime sector today, possessing a wealth of different experience, and include key stakeholders in the field of seafarers’ welfare.

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Our vision

Better lives for all seafarers and their families

ISWAN supports seafarers and their families around the world with our free helpline services, educational resources, relief funds and humanitarian support. We also work to drive change within the maritime sector for better health and wellbeing amongst seafarers, using data from our helplines and our teams in India and the Philippines to identify areas of need and inform new projects and research.

About us

Impactful

In 2023, we assisted over 6,400 seafarers and their families.

Global

In 2023, seafarers of 106 different nationalities contacted us.

Trusted

In 2023, we administered relief fund grants totalling over US$180,000.

Impactful

In 2023, we assisted over 6,400 seafarers and their families.

Global

In 2023, seafarers of 106 different nationalities contacted us.

Trusted

In 2023, we administered relief fund grants totalling over US$180,000.

New resource

HOW TO BE AN ALLY: Allyship guidance to build safer cultures at sea

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Seafarer stories

Discover how we have made a difference to seafarers' lives

Yacht crew safety

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Emotional support

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Multilingual support

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Download the ISWAN for Seafarers app

A free mobile app for seafarers which can be used offline to access help, information and support around the clock.

ISWAN Membership

Join our network of maritime stakeholders to improve the lives of seafarers and shape the future of seafarers’ welfare.

Exclusive access to ISWAN helpline data and statistics on welfare issues

Receive a quarterly members' e-newsletter with insights from our helplines.

Enjoy discounts on ISWAN services and sponsorship opportunities

Speak to our Business Development Manager to explore what we can offer.

Collaborate with like-minded organisations

Participate in key research and campaigns

Receive monthly expert briefing papers

Join our membership events

Strengthen your CSR/ESG objectives

Our latest news

ISWAN’s half-year helpline data indicates mounting welfare challenges at sea

9 December 2024

4 min read

Data from our SeafarerHelp helpline show rising numbers of calls relating to abandonment, repatriation, severe mental health issues and experiences of abuse at sea.

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Addressing illegal recruitment practices in India

5 December 2024

6 min read

A new joint study by ISWAN and Gujarat Maritime University examines the under-researched issue of fraudulent recruitment in India and the steps that can be taken to provide safer routes into a seafaring career. 

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ISWAN Seminar 2024 in India- Seafarers: Supported, Empowered, Connected

3 December 2024

1 min read

The ISWAN Seminar 2024 in India, hosted on 28th November at the Maritime Training Institute (SCI) in Mumbai, brought together key maritime stakeholders to address pressing challenges affecting seafarers and their families.

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