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From sea to shore – A seafarer’s story
16 April 2025
4 min read
Mihaela, a Marine People Advisor at Maersk and former seafarer, shares why she chose to transition to a shore-based career and how she supports those considering a career at sea.
ISWAN advocates for a seafarer-centred future
1 April 2025
5 min read
Listening more closely to seafarers is essential to a safe, sustainable maritime sector, says the International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN).
TALKING POINT: Addressing barriers for women seafarers in Nigeria
27 March 2025
1 min read
Koni Duniya, Founder/President of the Female Seafarers Association of Nigeria (FESAN), discusses gender discrimination and how to bridge the gap between the shipping industry and women seafarers in Nigeria.
Supporting leaders for safer crews
14 March 2025
2 min read
We spoke to John Beavis, former captain and founder of The Captain’s Coach, about the importance of supporting captains and other senior officers for crew safety and wellbeing.
Why I stayed in seafaring
24 December 2024
1 min read
By: Elijah Jose C. Barrios
Why the SIM Project steering group believes social interaction matters
18 December 2024
2 min read
We spoke to three members of the steering group for our Social Interaction Matters (SIM) Project to hear their thoughts on the latest exciting research taking place on board working vessels.
Spending the holidays at sea
16 December 2024
3 min read
Many seafarers will spend the holidays away from home this year – SeafarerHelp and YachtCrewHelp are available around the clock for seafarers and their families who need someone to talk to.
A look back at ISWAN’s work and impact in 2023-24
12 December 2024
2 min read
We are pleased to share our annual review of ISWAN’s activities over the financial year 2023-24.
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.
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.Â
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