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V.Group and Sailors' Society highlight the positive role Masters play in crew wellbeing
May 2020
GLOBAL ship management company V.Group has teamed up with Sailors’ Society to produce a guide to highlight the positive role Masters can play in ensur...
Quarantined seafarers run 200 miles around a hotel bedroom for charity
June 2020
Three seafarers under mandatory quarantine have used their time to do a charity challenge of 200 miles in 10 days – all in just the small space of the...
May 2020
Ince, the international legal and professional services firm, has partnered with global maritime welfare charity Sailors’ Society, one of the largest ...
Sailors' Society launches dedicated COVID-19 helpline
May 2020
International maritime welfare charity Sailors' Society has launched a dedicated helpline for seafarers and their families. The confidential, 24 hour...
Coronavirus - Your questions answered: How can I support my crew?
April 2020
My ship's staff is getting agitated regarding the wellbeing of their family and the delay in signing-off. I am worried about how I will handle the s...
Coronavirus - Your questions answered: How to keep positive?
April 2020
Due to the present situation, I am feeling a little low because my sign off was cancelled. I joined in November 2019. After five months you lose your ...
Coronavirus - Your questions answered: Fake news
April 2020
How would you advise on keeping morale high when we are not allowed out in port? News is not helping; I am asking everyone not to believe everything t...
"We all rely on seafarers. Now, more than ever, they rely on us."
March 2020
Sailors' Society launches COVID-19 resources and appeal International maritime welfare charity Sailors' Society has launched a suite of practical res...
March 2020
International maritime charity Sailors’ Society is offering virtual chaplaincy to seafarers as it suspends its port activities in response to the coro...
Floating library brings books to marginalised children this World Book Day
March 2020
British maritime charity launches book boat in the Philippines This World Book Day, a UK charity is launching a library with a difference to tackle ...
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