Publications

Leaflet cover: 'Maritime Labour Convention 2006: everything you need to know but were frightened to ask'

Martime Labour Convention 2006 - Everything you need to know but afraid to ask!

A practical guide summarising the key UK legislation implementing the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006, produced by the MNWB with input from key maritime organisations.
Cover of the research study 'UK Port Welfare Provision', May 2025

UK Port Welfare Provision Report

A comprehensive report detailing the findings of a ground-breaking research project conducted by the MNWB into the cost of port welfare provision in UK ports.

  • Only 10 of the 120 major and minor ports have voluntary levy schemes in place – 8 of which are fixed amounts and two are tonnage based.
Cover of 'Remembering those left behind', a guide to making wills and funeral arrangements

Remembering Those Left Behind - A brief guide to Wills & Funerals

A booklet for:

  • those who are making preparations in the event of their death
  • those who have been recently bereaved and are looking for guidance
Cover of the ISWAN guide 'Arrested and Detained Vessels, and Abandoned Seafarers'

Arrested and Detained Vessels, and Abandoned Seafarers

A guide to the voluntary societies involved in port-based welfare globally. It is intended to outline the responsibilities of the authorities and other organisations that might become involved when problems are identified aboard a vessel whilst in port.

Cover of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, as amended, including 2022 amendments

Maritime Labour Convention, 2006

Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (including 2022 amendments).

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Seafarers' Access to WiFi and WiMAX in Ports

Developments in New Technology & Implications for Seafarers’ Welfare

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Port-based welfare workers for seafarers

Research commissioned to investigate the working lives of welfare workers.

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Seafarers' Centres Directory - ISWAN guide

Time ashore is precious for seafarers so we have produced this guide to help you find the available facilities and assistance near ports all around the world. Click here for the online directory

Cover of 'Supporting seafarers and their families: challenges for the future'

Supporting Seafarers and Their Families

 The report recommendations will inform the development of new working methods and high standards in the planning and provision of services for seafarers and their families.

Cover of 'Arrested and Detained Vessels and Abandoned Seafarers: A Guide to Who Does What'

Arrested and Detained Vessels - An MNWB Guide

A guide to outline the responsibilities of the statutory authorities and other organisations who might become involved when problems are identified aboard a vessel in a UK port.

Cover of the UK Seafarers' Demographic Profile, February 2015

UK Seafarers' Demographic Profile

Report commissioned to provide the MCFG with a UK demographic profile of the naval service, merchant navy and fishing fleet personnel and their dependants from 1945 to 2050.