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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
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.
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.
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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