The Human Heart of Sustainable Shipping
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 the systemic pressures that impact them. It outlines how decarbonisation, digitalisation, and geopolitical instability are reshaping not only the industry’s direction but also the expectations placed on those working at sea. Seafarers are the driving force behind sustainable shipping.
