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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/

Latest Seafarers Happiness index proves small steps have a big impact

Latest Seafarers Happiness index proves small steps have a big impact

The Mission to Seafarers calls for seafarer support and the need for safe crew changes

LONDON, 25th January 2021 – The latest Seafarers Happiness Index report, published today by The Mission to Seafarers, reveals that small investments can make a tangible difference to the lives of seafarers.

The survey, undertaken with the support of the Shipowners’ Club and Wallem Group, reports on the experiences of seafarers between October...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/01/25/latest-seafarers-happiness-index-proves-small-steps-have-a-big-impact/

The Mission to Seafarers extend nominations for Singapore Seafarers’ Awards to recognise shipping’s key workers

The Mission to Seafarers extend nominations for Singapore Seafarers’ Awards to recognise shipping’s key workers

Awards recognise seafarers, shore staff, volunteers and organisations
supporting seafarer welfare

LONDON: Monday 10th August 2020 – Leading international seafarer welfare charity, The Mission to Seafarers, has extended nominations for its annual Seafarers’ Awards, hosted in Singapore, until 30th September.

The dinner will take place at Singapore’s Mandarin Oriental Hotel. It is...

https://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2020/08/10/the-mission-to-seafarers-extend-nominations-for-singapore-seafarers-awards-to-recognise-shippings-key-workers/

‘Money Can’t Buy Happiness’ Says Seafarers Trapped in COVID Crisis

Seafarers are battling against all odds in this pandemic and their ordeal has reached the tipping point shows the seafarers’ happiness index, says an article published in Ship Management International.

What is it?

The latest Seafarers Happiness Index, published today by The Mission to Seafarers, has revealed the ongoing impact of COVID-19 on the welfare of international seafarers and their families.

Happiness According to Vessel Type

Happiness According To Age

Happiness According To Rank
Happiness...

https://mfame.guru/money-cant-buy-happiness-says-seafarers-trapped-in-covid-crisis/

Sea Sunday Celebrations To be Broadcasted Online During This Lockdown

  • The Mission to Seafarers annual Sea Sunday celebrations will be broadcasted online to connect seafarers across the world during this coronavirus pandemic.
  • Sea Sunday service will involve people from all over the global Mission to Seafarers Family so that people can see seafarers that their sacrifices are appreciated and their work applauded.

A recently published article in the Mission to Seafarers reveals that it is to celebrate the glory of the seafarers on Sunday 12th July 2020.

Message from...

https://mfame.guru/sea-sunday-celebrations-to-be-broadcasted-online-during-this-lockdown/

Leading figures at LISW19 charity conference urge industry to address stigma of mental health, put seafarers at the heart of the sector, and update cadet training syllabus

Leading figures at LISW19 charity conference urge industry to address stigma of mental health, put seafarers at the heart of the sector, and update cadet training syllabus

Maritime charities and industry leaders debate seafarer welfare and safety in the digital age; Shell unveils new human error HiLo maritime risk management model

LONDON, 17 September, 2019 – A major industry conference co-hosted by four leading maritime charities has heard a rallying cry for action to support the mental health...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/09/17/leading-figures-at-lisw19-charity-conference-urge-industry-to-address-stigma-of-mental-health-put-seafarers-at-the-heart-of-the-sector-and-update-cadet-training-syllabus/

Seafarers Happiness Index Q2 – New Report

Seafarers Happiness Index Q2 – New Report

Seafarers working on board cruise ships and ferries among unhappiest in industry, new report shows

The latest Seafarers Happiness Index report, published this week by The Mission to Seafarers, has revealed that seafarers working on board cruise ships and ferries rank among the unhappiest in the industry.

The report produced in association with the Club, is based on the responses of thousands of seafarers across the global maritime industry. Across all...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/08/07/seafarers-happiness-index-q2-new-report/

Seafarers working on Cruise Ships and Ferries among unhappiest in industry, new report shows

Seafarers working on Cruise Ships and Ferries among unhappiest in industry, new report shows

Seafarer happiness levels across tanker, bulk carriers and container ship sectors close to global average this quarter

LONDON, 5 August 2019 – The latest Seafarers Happiness Index report, published today by The Mission to Seafarers, has revealed that seafarers working onboard cruise ships and ferries rank among the unhappiest in the industry.

The report, which is produced in association with leading mutual...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/08/05/seafarers-working-on-cruise-ships-and-ferries-among-unhappiest-in-industry-new-report-shows/

Mariners struggle to find happiness in their work, study shows

Some female mariners reported feeling lonely or isolated, especially when they were the only woman onboard. ORBCOMM Inc. photo

International seafarer welfare charity The Mission to Seafarers, has announced that reports of obesity, mental health problems and gender discrimination among seafarers are on the rise, while happiness at sea continues to fall. The Mission to Seafarers, London, provides help and support to the 1.5 million men and women who face danger every day to keep our global economy afloat. The group works in over 200 ports in 50 countries caring for seafarers of all ranks, nationalities and beliefs.

Accordi...

https://www.workboat.com/news/bluewater/mariners-struggle-to-find-happiness-in-their-work-study-shows/

UK Shipping Minister Joins Prestigious Line-Up of Readers at Mission to Seafarers’ Carol Service

London, November 19, 2018 – International seafarer welfare charity, The Mission to Seafarers, today announced that the UK shipping minister Nusrat Ghani MP has been confirmed as a reader at this year’s Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, sponsored by Shell.

Ms Ghani joins a number of other well-known figures from across the industry, including Dr Grahaeme Henderson, VP Shipping & Maritime at Shell and President of the UK Chamber of Shipping from 2016-18, and His Excellency Daniel Fábrega,...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2018/11/19/uk-shipping-minister-joins-prestigious-line-up-of-readers-at-mission-to-seafarers-carol-service/

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