UK Government to provide £2.4m funding in support of seafarers’ mental wellbeing

The UK Government is partnering with three organisations across the UK on pilot projects which will support the development of green skills, and diversify the maritime sector while considering seafarer mental health.

Previously, the industry introduced mental health awareness training which is mandatory for every new seafarer. The funding will be used to provide further support for seafarer rights by introducing and maintaining programmes. 

Robert Courts, maritime minister, said: “Seafarer...

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