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ISWAN – India Seminar 2025: Attract, Retain, Sustain
The ISWAN – India Seminar 2025 was held on 17th December in Mumbai, bringing together seafarers, cadets, families, government representatives, maritime companies, training institutes, and welfare organisations for focused discussions on strengthening seafarer wellbeing and retention across the maritime sector.
Centred on the theme “Attract, Retain, Sustain: Supporting the Wellbeing of Seafarers and their Families,” the seminar explored how the industry can better support seafarers at key transition points, from first voyages to long-term careers, while recognising the vital role played by families and shore-based teams.
The seminar featured addresses from senior maritime leaders and government representatives, panel discussions on induction practices and emotional support systems, and a dedicated session amplifying the voices of seafarers and their families. The programme also included the launch of new ISWAN initiatives aimed at supporting cadets, strengthening shore staff capacity, and enhancing family engagement.
Click on ‘Read more’ to learn about the seminar’s highlights, launch of initiatives, panels, and key partnerships.
ISWAN extends its sincere thanks to all sponsors and partners whose support made the ISWAN – India Seminar 2025 possible, including Platinum Sponsor Fleet Management Limited; Gold Sponsor Kandla Seafarers Welfare Association; Silver Sponsors Emarat Maritime, Scorpio, and Maersk; Bronze Sponsors Campbell Shipping, Marlow Navigation, Mayfair We Care, MSI Ship Management, ShipMoney, and Sea Bird Medicare; and Supporting Sponsors Anglo-Eastern, Maritime Union of India, Synergy Group, HIMT, Sea and Beyond, and Equitas Bank.
Appreciation is also extended to the Directorate General of Shipping, Government of India, industry partners Maritime SheEO, Offing, IMEI, INSA, Ocean Centres India, and MASSA, along with Radio Partner Sailor Today and Media Partners Marex Media and TradeMaker Magazine.
