Global maritime charity Sailors’ Society has just launched its 100th Peer-to-Peer Support Group. CEO Sara Bade commented, “We are delighted to see how these groups, which provide a safe and confidential place to talk with those in the same boat but not on the same ship, have grown and grown.
She added, “We launched these groups because we know seafarers can face real feelings of isolation and anxiety, and it’s not always easy to share this with your fellow crew or employers.”
In March 2022, the Society’s confidential WhatsApp groups were expanded to include those caught up in the Ukrainian conflict. Since then, the charity has added groups for female seafarers, those about to go to sea, Captains, maritime pilots and families.
For more than 200 years, the international maritime charity Sailors’ Society has been transforming the lives of seafarers and their families. The charity works to provide practical, emotional and spiritual welfare support 24/7 to today’s 1.9 million seafarers, supporting their well-being across every area of their lives and giving them the best opportunity to enjoy a fulfilling and productive career at sea.
