Blogs
Seafarer update on the Strait of Hormuz
We continue to remember seafarers caught up in the conflict in the area around the Strait of Hormuz. The maritime…
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Media Contacts
The Merchant Navy Welfare Board (MNWB) has a number of spokespeople for interview. If you wish to speak to the Board’s press office, please contact the Board’s Communications Lead Joel Holt on joel@mnwb.org.uk or 07939 815499.
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Connecting our seafarers with support on World Day for Safety and Health at Work
Maritime and Coastguard Agency backs welfare support for seafarers through Merchant Navy Welfare Board A career at sea brings adventure,…
Blogs
Merchant Navy Pledge: Shaping a new national commitment to support seafarers beyond the ship
Over the past months, MNWB has been developing what we believe is a genuinely important initiative for the maritime sector:…
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Welfare Watch April 2026
The 12th edition of Welfare Watch is now available. This edition highlights how MNWB and its members continue to strengthen…
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Southampton to mark Titanic anniversary with memorial service honouring lost crew
Southampton will mark the anniversary of the RMS Titanic tragedy with a commemorative service – honouring more than 540…
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Welfare Watch March 2026
The latest edition of Welfare Watch is now available. This edition highlights how MNWB and its members continue to strengthen…
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Umbrella charity unveils revamped Ship Welfare Visitor Course to strengthen support for seafarers
The Merchant Navy Welfare Board (MNWB), the umbrella charity for the UK Merchant Navy and Fishing Fleets that represents 47…
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MNWB statement on Middle Eastern conflict
The Merchant Navy Welfare Board (MNWB) is deeply concerned for all seafarers whose safety is threatened by the escalating conflict…
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GALLERY: Annual Awards for Services to Seafarers’ Welfare 2025
On 18 February 2026, we hosted our first ever stand alone Annual Awards event at Trinity House in London which…
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Maritime welfare heroes celebrated at MNWB Annual Awards
Leaders, frontline workers and volunteers from across the maritime welfare sector were celebrated this week as the Merchant Navy…