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MLC 10 years on – the impact on seafarers?
Seafarers, maritime charities and shipping companies were among those in attendance at a well-supported seminar on the effectiveness of the…
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Improving the lives of seafarers and fishers by raising welfare standards in collaboration with our stakeholders
The work of MNWB is to help improve the effectiveness of all those charities caring for merchant seafarers, fishermen and their dependants.
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Training Certificates
Since March 2021 we have issued over 3,400 training certificates to online course attendees.
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SIM cards
We’ve given out over 13,000 free SIM cards to Ukrainian seafarers to make contact with loved ones during the war with Russia.
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Christmas message from the CEO
Dear friends, supporters and members, I’m writing to you today as I begin my fourth year as CEO at the…
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Former Deputy Master of Trinity House joins MNWB as new President
The Merchant Navy Welfare Board (MNWB) is delighted to unveil Captain Sir Ian McNaught as its new President. Capt.
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