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BLOG: First official UK National Port Welfare Forum sets sail
The first official National Port Welfare Forum has been held, bringing together chairs from Port Welfare Committees (PWCs) across the…
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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We have issued over 4,000 training certificates to participants.
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Grants awarded
15 UK charities and organisations have been funded through the Dft grant programme.
£72,000
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The Vehicle Replacement Programme has awarded grants helping towards the cost of new vehicles for welfare societies.
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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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MNWB named as official charity for London International Shipping Week
Umbrella charity for Merchant Navy selected as official charity for London International Shipping Week 2025 The Merchant Navy Welfare Board…
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Statement – MNWB responds to oil tanker and cargo ship collision
The Merchant Navy Welfare Board (MNWB) has responded to a major collision in the North Sea between an oil tanker…
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