ISWAN at the IMO: Bringing seafarers’ lived experience into global policy
28 April 2026
4 min read
Since achieving consultative status, ISWAN has been actively engaging at the IMO to amplify seafarers’ voices in global decision‑making.
Last Thursday, John Diamante completed a 100km run to raise money for the ISWAN Hardship Fund.
Last Thursday, former seafarer John Diamante ran 100km in one day to raise money for the ISWAN Hardship Fund for Filipino seafarers and their families.
John’s incredible feat, which he completed in Norman Park in Bromley, UK, took more than 12 hours and raised over £3,000, more than triple his original target. The funds raised will be used to support Filipino seafarers and their families experiencing financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
After completing his 100km run, John told ISWAN: ‘I pushed myself to the limit to succeed in a challenge to help others and their families in need.’
John was cheered on by friends and supporters from local running groups on the day, and was joined by ISWAN’s Executive Director, Roger Harris, at various stages throughout his run.
Roger said: ‘John, a friend of mine, ran over 62 miles in the heat to raise much-needed funds for Filipino seafarers and their families. It was a remarkable achievement and we are so grateful to John for his fundraising for the ISWAN Hardship Fund.’
There is still time to donate to John’s fundraiser – please visit justgiving.com/fundraising/john-diamante.
28 April 2026
4 min read
Since achieving consultative status, ISWAN has been actively engaging at the IMO to amplify seafarers’ voices in global decision‑making.
15 April 2026
3 min read
We spoke to Sophia Grant, the Programme Director for Crew Health, about why crew welfare is important to the UK P&I Club.
13 April 2026
6 min read
Ahead of the publication of ISWAN’s 2025 data from our helpline YachtCrewHelp, we asked experts across the yachting industry to share their thoughts on the trends seen in the previous year.
