The Merchant Navy Welfare Board (MNWB) is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of its long-serving Patron, John Prescott. Lord Prescott, who died aged 86, joined the Board as…
Maritime charity launches new online training to drive up welfare standards in fishing sector A new online training course has been launched by a leading maritime charity to help drive…
Some 69% of seafarers believe connectivity needs improving on ships, according to a newly-published survey. Results from The UK Port Welfare Seafarers’ Survey, published by leading maritime charity the Merchant Navy Welfare…
QVSR Seafarers Centres, part of the Seamen’s Mission of the Methodist Church, is delighted to unveil the refurbished Immingham Seafarers Centre. A ceremony will take place on Friday 19th January…
Leading maritime charity responds to the collision of two cargo ships in Germany Following the news that one person has died and four others are missing after two cargo ships…
Funding for a project that ensures seafarers and fishers can gain unlimited internet access during visits to UK ports has been given the go-ahead for another year. The UK Port…
A project supported by the Merchant Navy Welfare Board, which offers a free 24/7 confidential text service to support fishermen, has been shortlisted for an award. The Fishermen’s Mission and…
The Merchant Navy Welfare Board’s (MNWB) ambitious Ambassador’s Programme has completed its first year after a number of successful visits to charities providing welfare support to seafarers and their dependants.…
The Merchant Navy Welfare Board (MNWB) has welcomed the appointment of Baroness Vere of Norbiton as the new Maritime Minister. Stuart Rivers, Chief Executive of MNWB which is the umbrella charity for…
Chairman of maritime charity pays tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizbeth II for service to the Merchant Navy The Chairman of the Merchant Navy Welfare Board (MNWB) says “she was…
The Merchant Navy Welfare Board (MNWB)has paid tribute to the passing of Her Royal Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. HRH Queen Elizabeth II was the longest reigning British monarch and Master…
Chairman describes achievement award for services to leading maritime charity as ‘pinnacle of career’ The chairman of a leading welfare charity has been recognised for his years of devoted service…
New research reveals ‘jaw-dropping revelations’ into treatment of migrant fishers A number of migrant fishers have been subjected to physical violence and labour exploitation on UK fishing vessels, according to…
Thousands of Ukrainian seafarers visiting UK ports will be able to contact loved ones back home thanks to a national connectivity initiative the Merchant Navy Welfare Board (MNWB) has signed…
Nominations are open for a prestigious welfare award in the maritime sector. The Annual Award for Service to Seafarers’ Welfare, founded in 1988 by the Merchant Navy Welfare Board (MNWB),…
Maritime charity launches emergency fund for Ukrainian seafarers The Merchant Navy Welfare Board (MNWB) has launched an emergency sim card fund of £5,000 to ensure Ukrainian seafarers can contact loved…
MNWB calls for clarity on seafarers affected by Russian ship ban Transport Secretary Grant Shapps MP must provide clarity on how seafarers will be affected by Russian ships being banned…
Welfare Board gets national recognition through formal agreement with MCA Seafarers’ and fishers’ welfare has been boosted following the signing of a formal agreement between the Maritime and Coastguard Agency and the Merchant Navy Welfare Board. The Memorandum of…
Southampton based charity Sailors’ Society held the official opening of a newly refurbished portacabin for seafarers last Saturday, 23 February. Funded by a grant from the Merchant Navy Welfare Board…
A new website designed to encourage the formation of port welfare boards around the world to provide a welcome to visiting seafarers has been launched today by the UK based…