Driven by the findings of an industry-wide survey last year, the International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN) has produced a guide providing practical ways to support seafarers’ wellbeing during the zero-carbon transition.
In the rapid pursuit of decarbonisation and technological change, the fundamental burden for implementation of new technologies falls squarely on the seafarer. With a lack of awareness in the industry about the impact on seafarers’ wellbeing and job satisfaction, ISWAN conducted a survey in 2023 of 400 seafarers and 55 shore-based staff around the world. In a report published last year and sponsored by The Shipowners’ Club, ISWAN shared its findings that although many seafarers were supportive of the aims of decarbonisation and willing to be active contributors, the rapid technological changes and regulatory regimes were having a substantial impact on workload, fatigue and stress levels at sea. Concerns were also raised around potential criminalisation in the event of alleged breaches of new rules
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