Leaders, frontline workers and volunteers from across the maritime welfare sector were celebrated this week as the Merchant Navy Welfare Board (MNWB) presented its Annual Awards for Services to Seafarersā Welfare. The event at Londonās Trinity House (February 18th), which saw a record number of nominations following the relaunch of the awards, highlighted the exceptional … Continued
Seafarer health and wellbeing must be treated as a business-critical strategic priority and not merely a welfare concern. 20th November 2025, London, UK: The Seafarers Hospital Society (SHS) announced the launch of its critical new report, “The human heart of sustainable shipping: Why seafarer wellbeing is the next strategic priority en route to net zero.” … Continued
Why Seafarer Wellbeing is the Next Strategic Priority en route to Net Zero As the maritime industry enters a period of rapid change, the wellbeing of its seafarers has emerged as a defining strategic issue. The following SHS report, grounded in extensive work with UK seafarers, highlights their lived experiences from 2024 to 2025 and … Continued
As part of our ongoing efforts to foster greater equity, diversity and inclusion within the maritime space, NeurodiversAtSea, the Seafarers Hospital Society and The Seafarersā Charity are delighted to announce the launch of an industry-first project to provide tailored support to neurodivergent seafarers. The project builds upon research conducted by NeurodiversAtSea which identified a lack … Continued
The UK-based maritime charity will supply the Port of Tilbury and the London InternationalCruise Terminal with discrete kits containing feminine hygiene products to freely distributeto women seafarers in need. London, 27 August 2024: The Seafarersā Hospital Society (SHS), a maritime charitydedicated to meeting the health and welfare needs of all seafarers working in the UK,has … Continued
We all experience and interact with the world in a way that makes sense to us. Neurodiversity highlights the idea that thereās no one right way to think, learn, behave or feel. Neurodiversity is used as a way to describe the different ways human brains work because thereās no single definition of ānormalā when it … Continued
We were delighted to be joined by so many people from across the globe, and we really appreciate your time and contributions. As requested by many attendees, please see the full list of the resources discussed by our panellists for reading at your leisure. Download the pdf here
The Seafarers Hospital Society will convene a panel of key industry stakeholders for a wide ranging discussion on potential intersections between decarbonisation, crewing strategies and seafarer welfare.Ā The Seafarers Hospital Society (SHS) will host a virtual panel discussion on the opportunity for synergy between decarbonisation and crew welfare improvements en route to Net Zero at … Continued
The Seafarers Hospital Society (SHS) Defibrillator Project has been recognised by the Liverpool Shipwreck & Humane Society for its ongoing scheme to award people who save lives at sea and ashore. A certificate of commendation has been awarded to SHS, who launched the project in May 2023 and will provide and install 20 defibrillators in … Continued
The Seafarers Hospital Society has launched a free Seafarer Health Consultation Guide to assist interactions between seafarers and health professionals with the aim of improving healthcare outcomes and meeting the unique needs of seafarers. Seafarers often work for long periods without access to normal healthcare provisions while being required to meet internationally agreed-upon medical fitness … Continued