The value placed on seafarers and their contribution to the global economy was brought into focus at one of the…

Improving the lives of seafarers and fishers by raising welfare standards in collaboration with our stakeholders
The work of MNWB is to help improve the effectiveness of all those charities caring for merchant seafarers, fishermen and their dependants.
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Grants awarded
15 UK charities and organisations have been funded through the Dft grant programme.
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The Vehicle Replacement Programme has awarded grants helping towards the cost of new vehicles for welfare societies.
Grant Applications
Does your organisation support seafarer wellbeing or run projects that benefit the maritime industry? We provide grant funding for suitable projects. Contact us today for more information or start your application now.
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Nominations have re-opened for the Merchant Navy Welfare Board’s Annual Award for Services to Seafarers’ Welfare (MNWB). It comes…

The Deputy Chief Executive at the Merchant Navy Welfare Board (MNWB) has received the illustrious Merchant Navy Medal for Meritorious…
Are you a serving or retired UK seafarer?
Seafarer Support is a free confidential telephone and online referral service for serving and former UK seafarers and their families in times of need.