The trustees of Southampton based Merchant Navy Welfare Board (MNWB) are pleased to announce the appointment of Stuart Rivers as its new Chief Executive Officer. He is replacing Peter Tomlin…
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New film by tidal Thames safety partner encourages everyone to open up #SaferThames Simply talking can be a lifeline for people experiencing a mental health problem. That’s the message of…
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We are pleased to announce that we have been audited by the MCA at our request and can advise that we have successfully achieved the MLC 2006 Certificate of Conformity….
Read MoreIn response to the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on merchant seafarers, fishers and their families, the London-based charity Seafarers UK has created a new Seafarers UK COVID-19 Emergency Fund of £2…
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3 April 2020 News Release Seafarers UK has released £100,000 of immediate funds to provide support to seafarers, and launched an Emergency Appeal to provide further cross-sector help Seafarers on…
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As part of the UK’s VE Day 75th anniversary commemorations* in May 2020, Seafarers UK is launching a Veterans Appeal to raise funds in support of seafaring veterans and their…
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The UK Ports Conference is an essential update for the UK ports industry, bringing together senior representatives from across the ports, shipping and maritime sectors to explore the opportunities and challenges facing the port sector. This unique event, taking place over two separately bookable days, offers detailed insight on the latest policy issues and how ports can respond to uncertainty, while also exploring how to deliver successful port development, which incorporates the latest technology and innovations.
Read MoreThe Merchant Navy Fund, which is a collaborative initiative between Seafarers UK and the MNWB has awarded Combat Stress with £25,000. The grant means Merchant Navy Seafarers and Fishermen veterans will be provided with a range of mental health services addressing the needs of each individual.
Read MoreFollowing a two- and half-year restoration and refit the beautiful historic fishing vessel “Our Lizzie” is due to be launched at The International Boatbuilding Training College, Lowestoft on Tuesday 16th October 2018.
Read MoreRespected maritime charities, the Fishermen’s Mission and Seafarers Hospital Society (SHS), have today announced a new joint initiative, the SeaFit Programme, that will deliver health and wellbeing services around the UK coastline for commercial fishermen and their families. The programme will be officially launched at a major health and wellbeing event for the fishing community from Tuesday 2nd to Thursday 4th October, in the Sea Cadets building, Peterhead.
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