Our impact
We have been giving practical, emotional and spiritual help to seafarers and their families for more than 200 years.
Here are just some of our achievements from January to July 2025. These have only been possible through the generosity of people like you – so, on behalf of seafarers everywhere, thank you for your ongoing support.
our Ship Connect service
More than a 90% increase in six months on the whole of 2024
Peer-to-Peer Support Groups
up to 225 Groups
We have seen a 37% increase in seafarers signing up so far this year

23,278
FOLLOWERS
(5% increase on end of 2024)

21,124
NEWSLETTER RECIPIENTS
(19% increase on end of 2024)

6,619
FOLLOWERS
(19% increase on end of 2024)
AND THERE’S MORE…
Our new Sea Mate training programme, launched this year, has already been taken up by two major maritime companies equipping their fleets with Wellness Officers.
Launched in June and endorsed by the IMO, our new bullying and harassment report is available to download here.
Our dedicated helpline for female seafarers was launched on international Women’s Day in March.
Our third cadet report was published this year. Read it here.
We launched new Trauma Therapy Grants for seafarers in April.
Our Crisis Response Network marks its 10th anniversary this year. Find out more here.
