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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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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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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…
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Veterans Outreach Support Joins the Merchant Navy Welfare Board
Veterans Outreach Support is thrilled to announce that it has become an official member of the Merchant Navy…
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Commitment to seafarers and fishers reaffirmed after agreement re-signing
The welfare of seafarers and fishers across the UK has strengthened with the renewal of a formal agreement between…
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Welfare Watch September 2025
In this edition of Welfare Watch, we look over a month which held a multitude of events. On Merchant Navy…
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Nominations reopen for Annual Awards
Nominations have re-opened for the Merchant Navy Welfare Board’s Annual Award for Services to Seafarers’ Welfare (MNWB). It comes…
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Long-serving Deputy CEO receives acclaimed medal
The Deputy Chief Executive at the Merchant Navy Welfare Board (MNWB) has received the illustrious Merchant Navy Medal for Meritorious…
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Renowned maritime leader to headline LISW25 charity event
Captain Kuba Szymanski has been unveiled as the headline speaker for a highly-anticipated charity event at London International Shipping Week…
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LISW25 Panel: Maritime Charity Partners Supporting Shipping
London International Shipping Week 2025 (LISW25) will spotlight the vital role of maritime charities during a highly-anticipated panel discussion.
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Support for seafarer welfare facilities boosted
Associated British Ports (ABP), the UK’s largest and leading port operator, has today announced a measure to further strengthen…