Shore Leave and Port Access
Shore leave plays a vital role in seafarers’ well-being, but restrictive port policies continue to impact morale. The Seafarers Happiness Index has consistently highlighted this issue. In response, there is growing momentum for more seafarer-friendly port policies, including improved shore access, better transportation, and upgraded welfare facilities.
Associated British Ports (ABP) has taken a positive step by expanding its default contribution option for shipping agents to the Merchant Navy Welfare Board (MNWB) and affiliated charities. Starting January 2025, this system will apply across all 21 ABP ports. The increased funding is expected to strengthen welfare services—providing safe, welcoming spaces for rest and support during shore leave.
Associated British Ports (ABP) has taken a positive step by expanding its default contribution option for shipping agents to the Merchant Navy Welfare Board (MNWB) and affiliated charities. Starting January 2025, this system will apply across all 21 ABP ports. The increased funding is expected to strengthen welfare services—providing safe, welcoming spaces for rest and support during shore leave.
Shore Leave and Port Access
Shore leave plays a vital role in seafarers’ well-being, but restrictive port policies continue to impact morale. The Seafarers Happiness Index has consistently highlighted this issue. In response, there is growing momentum for more seafarer-friendly port policies, including improved shore access, better transportation, and upgraded welfare facilities.
Associated British Ports (ABP) has taken a positive step by expanding its default contribution option for shipping agents to the Merchant Navy Welfare Board (MNWB) and affiliated charities. Starting January 2025, this system will apply across all 21 ABP ports. The increased funding is expected to strengthen welfare services—providing safe, welcoming spaces for rest and support during shore leave.
- Reliable internet access and digital connectivity
- Reliable internet access and digital connectivity
- Reliable internet access and digital connectivity
- Reliable internet access and digital connectivity
Shore Leave and Port Access
Shore leave plays a vital role in seafarers’ well-being, but restrictive port policies continue to impact morale. The Seafarers Happiness Index has consistently highlighted this issue. In response, there is growing momentum for more seafarer-friendly port policies, including improved shore access, better transportation, and upgraded welfare facilities.
Associated British Ports (ABP) has taken a positive step by expanding its default contribution option for shipping agents to the Merchant Navy Welfare Board (MNWB) and affiliated charities. Starting January 2025, this system will apply across all 21 ABP ports. The increased funding is expected to strengthen welfare services—providing safe, welcoming spaces for rest and support during shore leave.
- more seafarer-friendly port policies, including improved shore access, better transportation, and upgraded welfare facilities.
- more seafarer-friendly port policies, including improved shore access, better transportation, and upgraded welfare facilities.
- more seafarer-friendly port policies, including improved shore access, better transportation, and upgraded welfare facilities.
