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Captain amongst seafarers honoured for advocating safety following life-changing injury
The Department for Transport has unveiled the 2023 recipients of the Merchant Navy Medal. Among them is a captain who…
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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.
Blogs
BLOG: Life in the fast lane
‘The sense of community within each committee is what makes the PWC members special’ – Port Welfare Committee Manager (PWC)…
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Converted bus set for mobile seafarer centre trial in Southampton
A bus has been transformed into a mobile seafarer centre for hundreds of seafarers to use in a major…
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Internet project for seafarers gets funding extension
Funding for a project that ensures seafarers and fishers can gain unlimited internet access during visits to UK ports…
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MNWB responds to new Seafarers’ Charter
Thousands of seafarers are set to be guaranteed fair wages, proper rest periods and suitable training thanks to a new…
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Workshops launched to help combat modern slavery in maritime sector
New workshops aimed at empowering individuals to identify cases of modern slavery within the maritime industry have been launched. Seafarers…
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Time to vote for your unsung hero
The deadline for a national award that recognises outstanding individuals in the maritime sector is fast approaching. The Annual Award…
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Umbrella maritime charity backs groundbreaking Women in Transport survey
Merchant Navy Welfare Board is proud to sponsor the survey that aims to drive positive change in the…
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Ambassadors meeting exceeds expectations
On Monday and Tuesday this week we held our first in person MNWB Volunteer Ambassadors Programme meeting at the…
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Maritime Minister addresses packed APPG
There are ‘interesting’ and ‘challenging’ times ahead for the maritime sector. That was the message from Maritime Minister Baroness…