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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

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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

Multilingual support

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Yacht crew safety

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Seafarer bullied by captain

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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

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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 and Gujarat Maritime University launch groundbreaking report on recruitment fraud in India’s seafaring industry

28 November 2024

1 min read

A joint study by ISWAN and Gujarat Maritime University reveals the devastating impact of recruitment fraud on India's maritime workforce. The report uncovers how unscrupulous agents exploit seafarers, trapping thousands in cycles of debt, dangerous working conditions, and professional uncertainty.

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TALKING POINT: Be the mentor you wish you had!

25 November 2024

1 min read

Marga de Mol, (e-)coach for the maritime sector, delves into the challenges of intergenerational differences among seafarers on board and how coaching can help to bridge the gap.

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Financial Freedom, Mental Clarity: Empowering Seafarers and Families on World Mental Health Day

31 October 2024

1 min read

On October 10th, ISWAN - Philippines hosted an event titled “Financial Freedom, Mental Clarity: Empowering Seafarers and Families” in celebration of World Mental Health Day to address the crucial intersection of financial stability and mental wellbeing among seafarers and their families.

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