UK Chamber of Shipping’s Post

The International Day of the Seafarer is celebrated annually on June 25th to recognize the invaluable contributions of seafarers to the world economy and society. Seafarers are responsible for transporting almost 90% of global trade, often facing risks and personal costs while at sea. The day aims to bring attention to issues affecting seafarers' work and lives, such as piracy, and calls on governments and private companies to ensure fair treatment and proper facilities for seafarers. Activities to commemorate the day include visiting Coast Guard outposts, exploring maritime-themed media, and contributing to maritime charities. The 2024 campaign focuses on promoting safety tips at sea and encouraging seafarers to understand their role in making the maritime sector a safer workplace. Everyone is encouraged to get involved by using the hashtag #SafetyTipsAtSea and supporting organizations that provide ongoing assistance to seafarers and their families.

What a great project.

Whatever role you have, it is always good to take time to share and learn with peers and ideally, identify areas to improve. And that is exactly what The Seafarers’ Charity's Impact Team did on Wednesday when we spent time with Rose Atkinson-Park, the Benevolence and Welfare Grants Manager at Greenwich Hospital and Royal Navy & Royal Marines Charity's Sarah-Jayne Craig to discuss our grant-making and funding practices. While we acknowledged our differences in funding approaches and desired outcomes. We also identified lots of similarities in respect of the need for evidence and due diligence as well as evaluating and using data to evidence the impact of our funding - all thorny subjects for us grant funders! Although Greenwich Hospital and RNRMC focus on the Royal Navy and The Seafarers’ Charity primarily funds support for the safety and welfare of merchant seafarers and fishers* we agreed that there were a great number of similarities in respect of the welfare needs of people who work at sea. Never is this more true than in respect of the impact on relationships when long periods are spent away from home. It was good to share and learn and I think we all came away with some new ideas about how we could improve our grant making practices and be better funders. Thanks for sharing Rose, Sarah-Jayne, Louise, Jo and Hamim! [*The Seafarers' Charity continues to fund a small amount of Royal Navy welfare services using our restricted funds. But Greenwich Hospital and RNRMC have much bigger budgets for RN than we do.] #PeertoPeerLearning #Grantmaking #Funders #ContinuousImprovement #MakingTimeToLearn

#PNGNews Enabling rural schools to complete school terms through donating food supplies is one thing Mission Aviation Fellowship does to keep classes going. To read more: https://lnkd.in/gykvE_De #MissionAviationFellowship #PapuaNewGuinea #PNG #LoopPNG #LoopNews

Weekend Report: Felixstowe Coast Patrol and Rescue Another busy weekend for the Felixstowe Coast Patrol and Rescue team as we responded to critical situations on the water, ensuring the safety of those in need. Here’s a summary of our activities: Saturday Key Events: We responded to a mayday call from a vessel with a crew member having breathing difficulties. Despite very challenging conditions, we reached the yacht within 10 minutes. Due to the conditions and proximity to Harwich, it was deemed best not to transfer the casualty to our lifeboat, Last Orders, so along with Harwich Haven Authority we shadowed them to Ha’penny Pier, then proceeded to provide medical attention until we could hand over to the ambulance service. We're happy to report that the casualty started to feel better while we were with them, and we wish them a speedy recovery. Sunday Key Events: We assisted a yacht that had experienced engine failure. Our team arrived on the scene, secured a towline, and safely navigated the vessel into Suffolk Yacht Harbour ensuring both the crew and yacht were brought back without further incident. If you're interested in getting involved, get in touch! In an emergency, call 999 and ask for the coastguard. #WaterSafety #FCPR #SavingLivesAtSea #Felixstowe #Suffolk #Volunteers #Charity #Lifeboat #IndependentLifeboat

Did you know that there is a short supply of #Nigerian officers (#seafarers) to fill employment demands? This need stretches beyond the Nigerian coastal waters as the global maritime market seeks an average of 40,000 officers to fill current employment demands. The year 2023 was marked by the first cohort of 10 beneficiaries to receive full sponsorship to acquire maritime training and education at a reputable international maritime academy in Greece under the Tetra Foundation Seafarers Program. This year, our foot remains on the gas as we work on increasing our intake and expanding the impact of the Foundation on the young and underserved population of Nigerian youth. Spread the word! #maritimeeducation #blueeconomy #nigerianyouth #charity #scholarshipopportunities

Humanity shines brightest when we help one another. Acts of kindness, big or small, create a ripple effect that strengthens our communities and uplifts those in need. Whether it's lending a hand to a neighbor, volunteering time, or simply offering a listening ear, every gesture of support fosters a more compassionate and connected world. Let's embrace the spirit of helping and make a positive impact, one act of kindness at a time #Adlerskyview #aviation #aviationtraining #aviationcourses #Airline #Airportmanagement #Aviationtraining #Airport #HumanityFirst #HelpingHands #KindnessMatters #SupportEachOther #ActsOfKindness #CommunityCare #TogetherWeCan #CompassionInAction #MakeADifference #EmpathyAndSupport

Humanity shines brightest when we help one another. Acts of kindness, big or small, create a ripple effect that strengthens our communities and uplifts those in need. Whether it's lending a hand to a neighbor, volunteering time, or simply offering a listening ear, every gesture of support fosters a more compassionate and connected world. Let's embrace the spirit of helping and make a positive impact, one act of kindness at a time #Adlerskyview #aviation #aviationtraining #aviationcourses #Airline #Airportmanagement #Aviationtraining #Airport #HumanityFirst #HelpingHands #KindnessMatters #SupportEachOther #ActsOfKindness #CommunityCare #TogetherWeCan #CompassionInAction #MakeADifference #EmpathyAndSupport

Humanity shines brightest when we help one another. Acts of kindness, big or small, create a ripple effect that strengthens our communities and uplifts those in need. Whether it's lending a hand to a neighbor, volunteering time, or simply offering a listening ear, every gesture of support fosters a more compassionate and connected world. Let's embrace the spirit of helping and make a positive impact, one act of kindness at a time #Adlerskyview #aviation #aviationtraining #aviationcourses #Airline #Airportmanagement #Aviationtraining #Airport #HumanityFirst #HelpingHands #KindnessMatters #SupportEachOther #ActsOfKindness #CommunityCare #TogetherWeCan #CompassionInAction #MakeADifference #EmpathyAndSupport

Humanity shines brightest when we help one another. Acts of kindness, big or small, create a ripple effect that strengthens our communities and uplifts those in need. Whether it's lending a hand to a neighbor, volunteering time, or simply offering a listening ear, every gesture of support fosters a more compassionate and connected world. Let's embrace the spirit of helping and make a positive impact, one act of kindness at a time #Adlerskyview #aviation #aviationtraining #aviationcourses #Airline #Airportmanagement #Aviationtraining #Airport #HumanityFirst #HelpingHands #KindnessMatters #SupportEachOther #ActsOfKindness #CommunityCare #TogetherWeCan #CompassionInAction #MakeADifference #EmpathyAndSupport