Support Groups Set Up for Seafarers Affected by the Ukraine Conflict
International maritime welfare charity Sailors' Society has created three bespoke peer-to-peer support groups for seafarers affected by the conflict in Ukraine.The unique WhatsApp groups build on the success of the Society’s existing peer-to-peer support groups, which have trained moderators and are run as part of its Wellness at Sea program.They will help seafarers to assist and support one another in this extraordinary time.Sara Baade, Sailors’ Society’s CEO, said, “Sailors’ Society chaplains are supporting seafarers from all sides deeply affected by the ongoing war
Sailors’ Society Launches Helpline for Indian Seafarers
A new dedicated helpline aims to support Indian seafarers and their families as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to place added pressures on maritime workers globally.The round-the-clock helpline was set up by Sailors Welfare Association, an affiliate of international maritime welfare charity Sailors’ Society, after the charity saw a marked increase in calls for help from desperate seafarers, many of whom had lost incomes or were anxious and struggling to cope. Staffed by a team of professional psychologists, chaplains, maritime lawyers and social workers, the confidential helpline is
Sailors’ Society Names Baade as CEO
Global maritime charity Sailors’ Society announced Sara Baade has been appointed as its new chief executive officer, starting in September 2020.Baade has a strong background in management and strategic policy and brings extensive experience in leading an international welfare charity from her current role as CEO of The Army Families Federation. Her career also includes working as a senior civil servant for the Department of Business Innovation and Skills, a directorship at the charity UK Skills and substantial experience in investment banking.Sailors’ Society’s Chair of Trustees
Connecting Crew During COVID-19
people working ashore can sometimes focus on secondary issues when they talk about crew welfare and well-being in today’s connected world. The Royal Holloway, University of London ‘Navigating Everyday Connectivities at Sea’ report, commissioned by Inmarsat in collaboration with the Sailors’ Society, illuminated patterns in behavior that directly linked connectivity and welfare.This report found that, as soon as a ship comes within range of a terrestrial network, seafarers use their mobile phone regardless of time of day and whether they are or are not working. Where seafarers
Sailors’ Society Appoints New Director
Maritime Charity Sailors’ Society welcomes Prasanta Roy as its new director general.Roy, who has 25 years of experience in leadership and governance within the banking and finance industry, is stepping down as a trustee of the charity to take the key role.Sandra Welch, previously the Society’s deputy CEO and director of program, has been promoted to chief operating officer. She will continue to head up global program delivery as well as taking on additional responsibilities across the operations of the Society, while Prasanta focuses on the charity’s growth and development.Sailors&rsqu
Sailors’ Society Celebrates 200 Years
Maritime welfare charity Sailors’ Society’s 200th anniversary events continued with the annual ING wine-tasting evening, which this year raised a glass to the charity’s 200th anniversary.This was the sixth annual wine-tasting hosted by ING at its London headquarters. More than 50 guests attended the evening, where expert sommelier Richard Yates of Ellis Wines guided on wines sourced from countries in which the charity operates.Stuart Rivers, who presented ING ship-finance managing director David Grant with a certificate of support, said: “We’re extremely grateful to ING
Seafarers’ Mental Health is Focus of New Training Program
within the industry. Steering group members include: Anglo-Eastern Ship Management Ltd; Associated British Ports; International Maritime Employers’ Council; International Maritime Organization (IMO); “K” Line LNG Shipping (UK) Limited; The Mission to Seafarers; Nautilus International; Sailors’ Society; Shell International Ltd; The Shipowners’ Club; Swire Pacific Offshore; John H. Whitaker (Tankers) Ltd. Seafarers UK and other organisations are assisting with distribution and promotion of the training package
Half a Million Seafarers Benefited from 'Ship Visitor' App
Half a million seafarers have benefited from an app that helps them as they move from port to port around the world, according to the charity that invented it.Developed by international maritime charity Sailors’ Society, the International Christian Maritime Association (ICMA) Ship Visitor app is used internationally by 10 maritime welfare organizations, who provide chaplaincy to seafarers who are far from home.Sailors’ Society’s CEO Stuart Rivers said: “Real-time reporting enables port chaplains and ship visitors to deliver more joined-up care to the seafarers they meet.“It
Sailors’ Society Select Kamatoy for MIHCA Scholarship
Aspiring chef, Kristina Kamatoy, 18, has been selected as the second beneficiary of a maritime education scholarship co-funded by Sailors’ Society and Garrets International, and given by Homer Foundation. Kamatoy, from Quezon in The Philippines, received the scholarship to train at the Magsaysay Center for Hospitality and Culinary Arts (MIHCA) in Manila. The Sailors’ Society – Homer Foundation Scholarship enables Filipino students from underprivileged backgrounds to pursue culinary careers in the shipping industry. Kristina said: “This scholarship will serve
Sailors' Society: Take the 'Loch Ness' Challenge
A maritime welfare charity is calling on people from the shipping industry to get involved with its new Loch Ness challenge event on September 6-10 , 2018.Sailors’ Society, which supports seafarers and their families around the world, is looking for people to canoe almost 60 miles of the Great Glen and raise funds for its work.The charity, which celebrated its 200th anniversary in March, transforms the lives of seafarers and their families at home, in port and at sea through initiatives such as its Wellness at Sea coaching programme and Crisis Response Network.Its chaplains and ship visitors
Sailors’ Society Launches Wellness at Sea E-Learning
International maritime welfare charity, Sailors’ Society, has launched an online version of its widely respected Wellness at Sea coaching program.The e-learning platform opens up the globally renowned course, which until now was only available in a classroom setting, to thousands more seafarers for just $3 per user.Sandra Welch, deputy CEO of Sailors’ Society, said, “Seafarers are the lifeblood of world trade and our latest Wellness at Sea conference highlighted yet again how important it is that the human element be valued, supported and invested in if it is to be an effective force
International Seafarers’ Welfare Awards Presented
Officer and ISWAN Trustee Karin Orsel, announced the first award of the night. The ISWAN Posthumous Award for Outstanding Services to Seafarers’ Welfare was awarded to Joseph Chacko and Leena Joseph, who tragically passed away in February. Pastor Joseph Chacko was the Regional Superintendent at Sailors’ Society and a trailblazer in seafarers’ welfare, and Leena was a constant supporter of his work. Their daughter, Neha Joseph, accepted the award, which paid tribute to the exceptional difference that Joseph and Leena made to the lives of seafarers.The Flying Angel Club Fremantle was
A Quarter of Seafarers Show Signs of Depression -Report
More than a quarter of seafarers show signs of depression - and many won’t ask for help, according to a study of seafarers’ mental health presented at Sailors’ Society’s Wellness at Sea conference on March 16, London. The study of more than 1,000 seafarers was carried out by international maritime charity Sailors’ Society and Yale University, with more than one in six of the respondents coming from the UK. Some 26 per cent of seafarers said they had felt “down, depressed or hopeless” on several days over the previous two weeks. The
UK P&I Club Investing in Seafarer Welfare
The UK P&I Club has confirmed its commitment to making a positive impact on seafarer welfare by extending its support of Sailors’ Society’s Emotional Wellness module. One of five sections in the global maritime charity’s Wellness at Sea coaching program, the Emotional Wellness training aims to improve emotional well-being through early identification of mental health issues and to enable seafarers to handle challenging situations at sea. Well-being of crew is a priority for UK P&I Club, who recently revealed that a career seafaring is the second most at risk of
Sailors’ Society Funds Eye, Ear Testing Equipment
Sailors’ Society, one of the largest seafarer support charities operating internationally, is funding free sight and hearing tests for seafarers in India. Seafarers often struggle to leave the port and so cannot easily access healthcare or other facilities. The new testing equipment at the Seafarers’ Home Kandla brings healthcare to the seafarer. Regular examination can identify issues before they have the chance to develop and have a serious impact on seafarers’ health. Sandra Welch, Sailors’ Society’s director of programme, said: “The welfare of
Sailors’ Society Woolly Hat Week to Aid Seafarers
Press release - Sailors’ Society is encouraging supporters to be a #HatHero this Woolly Hat Week to raise awareness of the challenges seafarers face daily and to help seafarers in need. Sponsored by Lloyd’s Register, this Woolly Hat Week will be held February 14-21. You can lend your support by wearing a woolly hat to work, donating to Sailors’ Society and tweeting a selfie to #HatHero @SailorsSociety. “Seafarers can be away from home for up to a year at a time braving freezing temperatures and dangerous seas to deliver 90 per cent of our goods. So, in our eyes, seafarers
Fundraiser Event to Benefit Greek Maritime Scholarships
Sailors’ Society said it will hold its first ever fundraising event in Greece on Thursday, October 15, in Athenaeum InterContinental Athens’ ballroom for a night that will see the industry come together in support of the Society’s Greek maritime scholarship program for aspiring seafarers. The evening’s festivities will begin with a drinks reception in the ballroom foyer at 19.00, followed by dinner and live music. There will also be live and silent auctions to help raise additional funds for the maritime scholarships program. Sailors’ Society offers
