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Our Mission
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 in 2025
21 grants were provided to 13 organisations to support projects for serving and retired seafarers and fishers.
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Seafarers Supported
Over 128,000 serving and retired seafarers, fishers and their dependents have benefitted from MNWB grants.
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.
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.
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New Prime Minister welcomed into office by umbrella charity
MNWB is welcoming the new Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, into office.
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MNWB launches Isle of Man Port Welfare Committee
The umbrella charity for the UK Merchant Navy is strengthening its support for seafarers with the launch of a new Port Welfare Committee (PWC) on the Isle of Man.
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