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Welfare Watch October 2025

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In this edition, we reflect on a busy and inspiring month for the Merchant Navy Welfare Board and our members.

September saw us play a key role at London International Shipping Week (LISW25) as one of four charity partners alongside International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF), Project Connect, and the Sir Thomas Lipton Foundation. Our event, featuring Captain Sir Ian McNaught, Lola Fadina, and Captain Kuba Szymanski, explored the vital role of maritime charities and their connection with the shipping sector.

We also commemorated World Maritime Day, with Deputy CEO Sharon Coveney joining a webinar hosted by the Maritime Authority of Jamacia, in partnership with Ship Management International, on the importance of maritime.

Looking ahead, we’re preparing for the Seafarers’ Welfare Conference on 25–26 November in Southampton, and nominations remain open until 30th November for our Annual Awards – recognising outstanding contributions to seafarer welfare.

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