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Limited shore access hits seafarers happiness

Restrictive port policies are seen as a major reason why the Seafarers Happiness Index has seen its first downturn for four quarters. The Mission to Seafarers has just published the results of the latest survey. They reveal a fall in happiness in several areas of seafaring life to 6.91 in Q4 2024, from 7.16 in Q3 of last year.

The Seafarers Happiness Index (SHI) is a quarterly survey conducted by the Mission to Seafarers, in partnership with Idwal and NorthStandard, and supported by Inmarsat.

The...

https://www.marinelog.com/legal/wellness/limited-shore-access-hits-seafarers-happiness/

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...

https://www.marinelog.com/legal/safety-and-security/slight-uptick-in-seafarers-happiness/

And that “happiness” survey shows: Seafarers not so happy

With a serious seafarer shortage looming worldwide, it’s not good news for recruitment that the latest Seafarers Happiness Index, published this week by the Mission to Seafarers, shows, for the fourth successive quarter, a further drop in seafarer happiness for the fourth quarter of 2023, raising serious concerns over conditions for all those working at sea.

Based on a survey undertaken with the support of the Standard Club and Idwal, the new report shows an overall fall in seafarer happiness to...

https://www.marinelog.com/legal/shipping/and-that-happiness-survey-shows-seafarers-not-so-happy/

Idwal introduces condition improvement programme

Idwal, an inspection, technology and data company, has introduced Idwal ID, a comprehensive programme to improve conditions.

This digital platform offers defect management, fleet analytics, and benchmarking by conducting thorough ship inspections and generating dynamic reports based on detailed data.

“Idwal ID brings together our market-leading inspections, maritime experience and digital technology to create a secure, one-stop-shop repository for all inspection information, which can be quickly...

https://container-news.com/idwal-introduces-condition-improvement-programme/

Seafarers Happiness Index sinks to eight-year low

The latest Seafarers Happiness Index report, published today by the Mission to Seafarers, reveals the lowest levels of seafarer satisfaction for eight years, with the index’s measure of overall happiness decreasing from 6.41 to 5.85 and levels dropping across all categories.

The survey, undertaken with the support of the Standard Club and Idwal, reports on first quarter 2022 and shows that a turbulent start to 2022 on many fronts has severely impacted seafarer happiness. From the COVID-19...

https://www.marinelog.com/legal-safety/wellness/seafarers-happiness-index-sinks-to-eight-year-low/

Ince Consultancy collaborates with Idwal to improve vessel transaction decision making

Ince Consultancy collaborates with Idwal to improve vessel transaction decision making

An Idwal inspection taking place

Relationship aims to ensure that owners and financiers’ decision making and asset monitoring is supported by trusted, consistent data, analysis and advice

08 June 2021, Dubai – Ince Consultancy, which incorporates the financial advisory services of international legal and professional services firm Ince, is launching a non-exclusive collaboration with Idwal, the global leader in...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/06/09/ince-consultancy-collaborates-with-idwal-to-improve-vessel-transaction-decision-making/

Physical Connection of Ships is the Essence of Shipping

  • The pandemic has demonstrated the value of remote working but the industry must recognise the importance of physical connection to the ship.
  • Idwal is the leading provider of ship inspection services.
  • It is calling on the industry to recognise the positive contribution that physical surveys make to vessel quality and crew morale.

A recent Ship Management International article brings to the fore that shipping industry has not witnessed a drastic reduction in asset condition in the last 12 months.

https://mfame.guru/physical-connection-of-ships-is-the-essence-of-shipping/

Keep ‘boots on deck’ for better inspections and crew morale says Idwal

Keep ‘boots on deck’ for better inspections and crew morale says Idwal

Idwal Chief Executive Officer Nick Owens: “Though the capacity to meet face-to-face may be constrained for some time to come, we will continue to need to put ‘boots on deck’ when it comes to maintaining quality standards in ship survey.”

The pandemic has demonstrated the value of remote working but the industry must recognise the importance of physical connection to the ship

Cardiff, UK, 8 February 2021. Idwal, the leading...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/02/08/keep-boots-on-deck-for-better-inspections-and-crew-morale-says-idwal/