- Calls to ISWAN’s SeafarerHelp helpline in early 2024 showed a sharp increase in cases of abandonment (150%), mental health concerns (17%), and abuse or discrimination (28%) compared to 2023.
- Abandonment cases often involved unpaid wages, lack of provisions, and fraudulent recruitment practices.
- Mental health concerns frequently stemmed from financial struggles, family issues, and excessive work hours.
- YachtCrewHelp data highlighted contractual challenges in the yachting industry.
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