Sea Views
Sea Views podcast where we are floating the big issues in maritime. We talk with thought provoking experts in maritime and every guest brings their own perspective on how to bring about change so that all seafarers live a safer and better life at sea.
Sea Views is supported by The CHIRP Charitable Trust and funded by The Seafarers' Charity.
And now you can also watch Sea Views on CHIRP Maritime's YouTube channel.
Sea Views
Safe at Sea: Allyship and Psychological Safety at Sea
Safe at Sea Allyship & Psychological Safety
Sea Views is spotlighting the International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network’s (ISWAN) global campaign: "Safe at Sea… it takes all of us!" – with a focus on the crucial role male seafarers can play as allies to support their women colleagues.
Women seafarers are more than three times as likely to contact ISWAN’s helplines regarding abuse, bullying, harassment, discrimination, or violence – and more than twice as likely to raise concerns about mental health. The campaign calls on the entire maritime community to foster a culture of psychological safety and inclusion at sea.
Georgia Allen, ISWAN’s Projects and Relationships Manager and the campaign lead, explains:
“The concept of allyship is a fantastic one, with the onus on those around you to pay more attention, give more support, and ultimately bring the crew together to create a psychologically safe environment on board.”
Joining the conversation is Sophia Grant from the UK P&I Club. With 30 years of maritime experience, she reflects on how industry attitudes are shifting—recognising mental health and psychological safety as fundamental parts of the safety culture on board.
ISWAN’s Safe at Sea… it takes all of us! campaign is funded by The Seafarers’ Charity and The UK P&I Club.
Let’s hope that 2025 brings positive changes for seafarers.
Resources and support:
Link to guides on How to Be An Ally
Link to ISWAN web site SAFE At SEA
ISWAN SEAFARER HELP Service
ISWAN YACHT CREW HELP Service
Research by Cardiff University’s Seafarers International Research Centre Port Based Welfare Needs Of Women Working on Cargo Ships
If you have been affected by any of the issues in this podcast you can contact these charities for support:
SAFER WAVES For confidential support, email trained volunteers at: support@saferwaves.org
SALUTE HER UK If you need help please contact Paula on Mobile: 07861748522 or via the website: www.saluteher.co.uk
NEWS! If you love listening to us....you can also watch Sea Views episodes on YouTube at CHIRP Maritime or The Seafarers' Charity channels.
CHIRP
Improving safety at sea worldwide through the confidential and independent reporting programme.
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The Seafarers' Charity
Improving the lives of seafarers and their families for more than 105 years.
