Seafarers Happiness Index

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/

Happiness rising across the board, says Seafarers Happiness Index

The Mission to Seafarers has issued its 2022 fourth quarter findings on seafarer happiness and annual review.

The latest review reveals that average seafarer happiness levels in the last quarter of 2022 reached 7.69/10, up from 7.3 with levels rising across almost all categories.

The survey was undertaken with the support of the Standard Club and Idwal.

The Mission to Seafarers noted that the numbers are reflecting the sustained upward trend seen throughout the year.

Indeed, even the historically...

https://container-news.com/happiness-rising-across-the-board-says-seafarers-happiness-index/

Idwal adds crew welfare to ship inspection grading

Cardiff, Wales, based international ship inspection specialist Idwal has added 12 key crew welfare questions to its rigid and standardized inspection process.

With its extensive international surveyor network, Idwal has several representatives on board all types of vessels every day. While it has traditionally only covered data points related to ship condition and management, the company says that it is passionate about improving awareness of crew welfare issues and has long wanted to enhance...

https://www.marinelog.com/legal-safety/wellness/idwal-adds-crew-welfare-to-ship-inspection-grading/

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/

Seafarer satisfaction index fluctuates during 2021

The Mission to Seafarers has published the Seafarers Happiness Index report for 2021, designed to monitor seafarer satisfaction levels, showing that the Index’s measure of overall happiness decreased from 6.59 to 6.41.

The survey, undertaken with the support of Wallem Group and the Standard Club, highlights that seafarer happiness rise and fall throughout the year, reflecting the rising waves of Covid-19 infections.

In particular, where there has been an opening up of economies and international...

https://container-news.com/seafarer-satisfaction-index-fluctuates-in-2021/

Many seafarers intend to exit the industry despite increased satisfaction levels

The latest Seafarers Happiness Index report from The Mission to Seafarers which was designed to monitor seafarer satisfaction levels has been published for the third quarter of 2021.

The report highlights happiness levels have increased overall to 6.59/10, from 5.99 in the previous reporting period, returning to the same, pre-Covid levels in Q3 2019. However, the study also showed that many seafarers intend to end their careers in the shipping industry once they get back home.

The survey,...

https://container-news.com/many-seafarers-intend-to-exit-the-industry-despite-increased-satisfaction-levels/

Industry & Governments urged to boost vaccination drive as Seafarer Happiness drops to all time low since the beginning of Covid-19

Industry & Governments urged to boost vaccination drive as Seafarer Happiness drops to all time low since the beginning of Covid-19

The latest Seafarers Happiness Index from The Mission to Seafarers paints a harrowing picture, with the lack of shore leave causing distress to many

LONDON,  28 July 2021 – The Mission to Seafarers has published the latest Seafarers Happiness Index report for the second quarter of 2021, painting a grim picture of seafarer welfare with overall happiness dropping to...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/07/29/industry-governments-urged-to-boost-vaccination-drive-as-seafarer-happiness-drops-to-all-time-low-since-the-beginning-of-covid-19/

Onboard Connectivity Critical For Crew Welfare, Reveals Latest Seafarers Happiness Index

Seafarer sitting aboard, calling his family

The Mission to Seafarers has published the latest Seafarers Happiness Index report for the first quarter of 2021, revealing a mixed picture in terms of welfare standards and conditions for seafarers.

The report shows big discrepancies in seafarer welfare, with happiness levels fluctuating significantly. The report also reveals the positive impact of improved connectivity and port welfare services, but also shows growing concern over crew changes, access to COVID vaccines and onboard working...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/onboard-connectivity-critical-for-crew-welfare-reveals-latest-seafarers-happiness-index/

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