Seafarers report decline in happiness levels

Α decline in overall happiness levels of seafarers during the first three months of the year is reported by The Mission to Seafarers.

The survey, which captures seafarers’ sentiments worldwide across a wide range of welfare issues, shows a fall from 7.69 to 7.1 out of 10, compared to the fourth quarter of 2022.

Revd Canon Andrew Wright, secretary general of The Mission to Seafarers, commented, “We saw the satisfaction of seafarers steadily grow throughout 2022, and this continued into the fourth...

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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...

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“Yo-Yo” effect in Covid-19 infections and restrictions causing havoc for Seafarers, says latest Seafarers Happiness Index

 “Yo-Yo” effect in Covid-19 infections and restrictions causing havoc for Seafarers, says latest Seafarers Happiness Index

COVID uncertainty and fluctuations led to major impact in seafarer welfare; The Mission to Seafarers reiterates call for key worker status and further investment in seafarer support during 2022

LONDON, Wednesday 26th January 2022 – The Q4 2021 Seafarers Happiness Index report, published today by The Mission to Seafarers, reveals the sustained impact of COVID-19 throughout the...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/01/26/yo-yo-effect-in-covid-19-infections-and-restrictions-causing-havoc-for-seafarers-says-latest-seafarers-happiness-index/

Maritime fundraiser receives national honour

Maritime fundraiser receives national honour

Award-winning fundraiser Jan Webber recipient of the BEM.

BEM for Director of Development at The Mission to Seafarers

LONDON, Saturday 1st January: AWARD-WINNING fundraiser JAN WEBBER is to be honoured by The Queen in the New Year’s Honours List, released today.

Mrs Webber, who has been working in the charitable sector for the past 27 years, is to receive the British Empire Medal, in recognition of 16 years of service to women in the shipping industry...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/01/01/maritime-fundraiser-receives-national-honour/

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,...

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Seafarers Covid Relief Fund hits US$1 million target

Seafarers Covid Relief Fund hits US$1 million target

ISWAN vaccination drive in Bengaluru, India, supported by SIRF

Substantial donations from NYK Line and other donors pushes total funds past US$1 million goal; funds urgently distributed to support COVID relief efforts for seafarers and families

LONDON, 17 August, 2021 – The Seafarers International Relief Fund (SIRF) has reached its goal of raising US$1 million to provide vital relief for seafarers and their families affected by COVID.
 
The target...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/08/17/seafarers-covid-relief-fund-hits-us1-million-target/

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/

The Mission to Seafarers launches on board Mental Health Champions Programme

The Mission to Seafarers launches on board Mental Health Champions Programme

Webinars and podcasts will provide seafarers with confidence to promote wellness at sea and build peer to peer networks on board

London, 22 June 2021: International seafarer welfare charity, The Mission to Seafarers has today announced the launch of its new On Board Mental Health Champions webinars and podcast series, as part of its WeCare programme.  Created specifically for seafarers, the Mission believes this really...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/06/22/the-mission-to-seafarers-launches-on-board-mental-health-champions-programme/

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