LATEST NEWS 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…
The collaboration aims to reshape safety culture across the superyacht sector through a focus on crew wellbeing. Lloyd’s Register (LR) and the International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN) have…
Manila, Philippines – 13 November 2025 – The International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN) and the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance…
Manila, Philippines – 10 November 2025 – The International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN) and the National Maritime Polytechnic (NMP) officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) during ISWAN –…
Data from the International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network’s (ISWAN) SeafarerHelp helpline shows rising numbers of contacts relating to mental health difficulties, reflecting the evolving need for emotional support at sea. ISWAN has…
Mumbai, 11th August 2025As part of the 75-Year Commemorative Events, the Directorate General of Shipping (DG Shipping), India, and the International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN) have formally signed…
New data from ISWAN’s YachtCrewHelp helpline shows that yacht crew are increasingly seeking support with serious issues like abuse, bullying, harassment, discrimination and violence; complex employment issues; and personal struggles.…
In an industry-first partnership, Hill Robinson is providing its crew with a 24-hour, confidential emotional support service operated by the International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN). Hill Robinson was…
With the summer season due to start in the Mediterranean soon, many crew will be looking for work – some of them green crew who have little or no previous…
WOC Invites Support for Emergency Funding for Developing World Seafarers World Ocean Council Re-extends Call for Assistance to Mariners Impacted by Coronavirus Pandemic 14 April 2020 The World Ocean Council…
The International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN) has launched its new-look website, which has a fresh design and layout aiming to enhance the user experience. ISWAN’s website has…
15 Sept. 2017 – There is so much talk today about unmanned and autonomous ships, but they are still a long way off. However, for now and the foreseeable future…
Once again Propeller Club members enjoyed a delicious lunch and networking drinks held at the Naval Club in Mayfair, joined by guest and speaker Roger Harris, executive director of ISWAN…