Great Podcasts for those in Seafarers’ Welfare 2024
by Dr. Jason Zuidema, NAMMA/ICMA I love a good podcast. In 2020 and 2022, I put out lists of recent podcasts that were insightful and encouraging for those in seafarers' welfare. A new list this year is not exhaustive, but a selection
Welfare survey on Ukraine conflict reveals priorities for seafarers
A major survey into the welfare priorities of seafarers affected by the Ukraine crisis has shone a spotlight on the measures being taken to support seafarers and their families, as well as the most pressing priorities in the coming months. The
Book Review: Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea by Colin Freeman
Colin Freeman, Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea: The Mission to Rescue the Hostages the World Forgot. Icon, 2021. A popular image might relegate piracy to the pages of history only. The Golden Age of Piracy in the late 17th and
Helplines available for seafarers’ well-being
The COVID-19 mental health challenge The COVID-19 pandemic has led to an increased concern for the mental well-being of seafarers. Problems include lack of shore leave and inability to change crews. Many voices in the maritime industry and seafarers’ welfare have
Facilitate crew changes and support out-of-work seafarers: A renewed call to work together from welfare organisations
The International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN), and the International Christian Maritime Association (ICMA), with their respective memberships of concerned shipping companies and seafarers’ ministries in Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas, encourage governments and the maritime industry to continue to work together to
Stress-A Maritime Constant
Stress affects everyone, but seafarers have to cope with stress that is a direct result of the unique environment that the life of a seafarer entails. For those who have never worked onboard a merchant ship, it may be difficult