Current challenges facing seafarers and the impact on wellbeing

Conflict in the Middle East has left 20,000 seafarers stranded in the Gulf and put crew welfare in spotlight.

In this episode recorded at CMA Shipping, Emma Howell from Seatrade Maritime News speaks with Ben Bailey, Director of Programme at the Mission to Seafarers to Seafarers.

Emma and Ben discuss the current challenges faced by seafarers, particularly in the Arabian Gulf, and the critical support services provided by the Mission to Seafarers.

They delve into the Seafarers Happiness Index, exploring how it serves as a barometer for crew well-being and the importance of communication within the maritime industry.

Join us for a conversation about the human side of shipping and the ongoing efforts to improve seafarers' lives.

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The current challenges facing seafarers
Support services from Mission to Seafarers to Seafarers
The Seafarers Happiness Index explained
Mental health and well-being at sea
The importance of communication in the maritime industry
Future trends in seafaring

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