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New guidance puts seafarers at centre of decarbonisation
20 May 2025
4 min read
Driven by the findings of an industry-wide survey last year, we have produced a guide providing practical ways to support seafarers’ wellbeing during the zero-carbon transition.

TALKING POINT: The overlooked experts – Designing yachts with the end user in mind
30 April 2025
1 min read
Meeli Lepik, founder and chief consultant of Holistic Yacht Interiors, discusses why it is essential to factor the needs and welfare of crew into the yacht design process.

Marlow Navigation launches crew helpline with ISWAN
28 April 2025
1 min read
The dedicated emotional support service will ensure support for Marlow's seafarers is available around the clock.
From sea to shore – A seafarer’s story
16 April 2025
4 min read
Miha, 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.
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