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MNWB member charity unveils its new brand and website for seafarers
Care Ashore, the seafarer accommodation charity, is delighted to announce the launch of its new brand identity and website.
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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Training Certificates
We have issued over 5,500 training certificates to participants.
£1,920,858
Grants awarded
15 UK charities and organisations have been funded through the Dft grant programme.
£72,000
Towards costs
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.
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.
Call us on: 0800 121 4765
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GALLERY: Seafarer Pledge celebration event
On 1 July 2026, we hosted the Seafarer Pledge celebration event at Norton Rose Fulbright, bringing together individuals and organisations from across the maritime sector to recognise the vital role seafarers play in our daily lives and the support we can provide them.
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Pioneering Pledge aims to transform standards across maritime sector
A pioneering campaign designed to transform standards and recognise the vital contribution of seafarers will be marked at…
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