Andrew Wright

Slight uptick in seafarers’ happiness

The latest Seafarers Happiness Index report from the Mission to Seafarers reveals a mixed but somewhat more positive picture of seafarers’ well-being, with the happiness index increasing slightly to 6.99 in second quarter 2024, marginally up from 6.94 in the first quarter.

However, the seafarers happiness survey results reveal concerns over the emergence of two classes of life at sea for seafarers. There are suggestions of a “digital divide” when it comes to accessing the benefits of modern...

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The Mission to Seafarers names new Secretary General

The Venerable Dr. Peter Rouch is to succeed the Revd. Canon Andrew Wright as Secretary General of the Mission to Seafarers on Canon Wright’s retirement in September this year, after almost twelve years of leading the organization.

Dr. Rouch has been appointed to the role by the board of the Mission to Seafarers after a thorough search process. He will join the Mission on July 1, enabling a period of handover between himself and Canon Wright.

“We are delighted that Peter is joining the Mission and...

https://www.marinelog.com/news/the-mission-to-seafarers-names-new-secretary-general/

Seafarers are starting to feel happier

The latest Seafarers Happiness Index report, just published by The Mission to Seafarers, indicates that seafarer happiness levels are recovering, after reaching a record low last quarter. Overall happiness has increased from 5.85 to 7.21 out of 10, with levels rising across all categories.

The survey, undertaken with the support of the Standard P&I Club and Cardiff, Wales, based international ship inspection specialist Idwal, reports on second quarter 2022.

According to the Mission to Seafarers,...

https://www.marinelog.com/legal-safety/shipping/seafarers-are-starting-to-feel-happier/