As geopolitical challenges continue to disrupt the global supply chain, work by charities such as the Seafarers Hospital Society becomes even more critical for seafarers. 19 March, London, UK: The Seafarers Hospital Society (SHS) celebrates its 205th anniversary with the launch of its 2025-2026 impact report, ‘A year of care, growth and leadership‘. The report … Continued
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 Seafarers’ Welfare. The event at London’s 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
As part of our ongoing efforts to foster greater equity, diversity and inclusion within the maritime space, NeurodiversAtSea, the Seafarers Hospital Society and The Seafarers’ 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 Seafarers’ Hospital Society (SHS), a maritime charitydedicated to meeting the health and welfare needs of all seafarers working in the UK,has … Continued
The Seafarer Hospital Society’s maritime KPI toolkit will be unveiled at its upcomingconference focused on changing regulations, training and upskilling, recruitment andretention, DEI and ESG, and health and welfare for maritime workers. London, 24 January 2024: Seafarers Hospital Society (SHS) is addressing maritime’s goalsof embedding greater resilience, collaboration and sustainability across the supply chain by … Continued
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. 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
The Seafarers Hospital Society (SHS) will provide and install 20 defibrillators in ports and seafarer centres across the UK as part of its ongoing health outreach programme. The project is aimed at preventing heart-related fatalities and received funding from the Department for Transport via the Merchant Navy Welfare Board. Having identified a growing prevalence of … Continued