News & articles

ISWAN receives President's Award for outstanding contribution to seafarers' welfare

The award was presented to ISWAN by HRH The Duke of Edinburgh at The Seafarers' Charity's 106th Annual Meeting in London.

ISWAN’s work for seafarers’ welfare was honoured this week at The Seafarers’ Charity’s 106th Annual Meeting in London.

The event was held at the historic Watermen’s Hall, where HRH The Duke of Edinburgh joined The Seafarers’ Charity’s guests in recognising the vital work of seafarers and emphasising the importance of their safety at sea.

During the event, The Duke of Edinburgh presented ISWAN with the President’s Award for making an outstanding contribution to seafarers’ welfare and safety through collaboration and innovation. CHIRP Maritime and Fishing into the Future also received President’s Awards.

The Seafarers’ Charity is a core funder and long-term supporter of ISWAN. We are extremely grateful for this partnership and honoured for our work to be recognised with this award.

Deborah Layde, Chief Executive at The Seafarers’ Charity, also announced new safety initiatives at the Annual Meeting, including a maritime safety podcast by CHIRP Maritime and partnerships with The National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisations and Lloyd’s Register Foundation.

Our latest news

Lloyd’s Register and ISWAN partner to put crew wellbeing at the core of yacht industry safety

24 November 2025

2 min read

This collaboration aims to reshape culture across the superyacht sector by placing crew wellbeing at its centre.

Read more

Department of Migrant Workers and ISWAN Sign MOU to Strengthen Support for Filipino Seafarers

20 November 2025

2 min read

A significant new partnership between ISWAN and the Department of Migrant Workers aims to enhance protection, wellbeing, and coordinated support for Filipino seafarers and their families.

Read more

ISWAN and National Maritime Polytechnic forge new partnership to advance seafarer welfare and maritime research

19 November 2025

1 min read

ISWAN and the National Maritime Polytechnic (NMP) formalize their partnership during the BAYANiHAN Seminar in Manila held on November 10, 2025.

Read more

Receive the latest news and insights from ISWAN direct to your inbox

Keep up to date with ISWAN's e-news

For more information see our Privacy Policy.

Our funders