Peer-to-Peer Support Groups
Talking, sharing and connecting can mean the difference between just surviving a voyage or having a happy and productive one.
We know seafarers can face real feelings of isolation and anxiety and it’s not always easy to share this with your fellow crew or employers. That’s why we offer seafarers the chance to talk with those in the same boat, but not on the same ship.
Our confidential Peer-to-Peer Support Groups are a constant support system – an online family at sea.
We put seafarers in touch with others who have lots in common and these WhatsApp groups provide a safe and confidential place to talk through feelings or problems back home.
With almost 100 groups up and running and more forming all the time, these spaces are already hugely popular. Seafarers all around the world are sharing joys and challenges along with practical advice. And should you need more help, our moderators are on hand to offer advice and steer you to any extra support needed, be that financial or emotional.
As well as inclusive general groups that all seafarers are welcome to join, we have more exclusive groups for female seafarers, those about to go to sea, senior ranks, maritime pilots, families and those caught up in the Ukrainian conflict.
Our Peer-to-Peer Support for all seafarers.
Find a group that works for you:
PEER-TO-PEER SUPPORT GROUPS OPEN TO ALL
Our seafarer Peer-to-Peer Support groups offer a community that gives a real sense of being connected.
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CADET PEER-TO-PEER SUPPORT GROUPS
Our cadet Peer-to-Peer Support Groups follow on from our Wellness at Sea Maritime Schools' Conferences and offer cadets a chance to chat with fellow students and recent graduates from across the world, sharing concerns and positive reinforcement.
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ALL FEMALE GROUPS
Our UK and international female-only Peer-to-Peer Support Groups provide the safe space they need and are helping us pave the way in supporting female seafarers and encouraging the next generation into the industry.
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CAPTAIN GROUPS
Being in charge can bring its own worries and being the captain doesn’t mean you won’t have wellness concerns. And not just personal ones - as a captain, you also have a crew to care for.
FAMILY GROUPS
Here families can find mutual support, a place to share their concerns and swap coping mechanisms for those long months of separation.
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FOR THOSE AFFECTED BY THE UKRAINIAN CRISIS
The Support Groups allow Ukrainian and Russian seafarers to speak to other crews from their own country in their own language, while a third group is made up of seafarers from other nationalities.
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MARITIME PILOTS GROUP
Our exclusive Peer-to-Peer Support Groups for maritime pilots offer a safe confidential space where maritime pilots can talk to each other. Here they can share issues and gain support.
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"Thank you for the support and yes they are surely encouraging. Lot of things are clear now and will focus on my training more. Thank you for being my side."
Pankaj, a Cadet struggling on first ship
"Thanks for asking about my wellbeing... It feels good that someone is concerned."
Cadet on his first ship
"You are doing really good job."
Indian seafarer
"Thank you for sharing. It’s really gives me hope to know there are still people like you."
A recent graduate struggling to find a contract
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