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New Women in Transport report unveils shocking gender inequality in the transport sector
A new report – sponsored by leading welfare maritime charity the Merchant Navy Welfare Board (MNWB) – reveals…
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Media Contacts
The Merchant Navy Welfare Board (MNWB) has a number of spokespeople for interview. If you wish to speak to the Board’s press office, please contact the Board’s Communications Lead Joel Holt on joel@mnwb.org.uk or 07939 815499.
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Maritime Charities Group announces seafarer demographics research team
The Maritime Charities Group (MCG) is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Joanne McVeigh and Alison Kay from…
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Seafarers call for better connectivity on ships, says new survey
Some 69% of seafarers believe connectivity needs improving on ships, according to a newly-published survey. Results from The…
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Refurbished seafarers centre set to open in Immingham
QVSR Seafarers Centres, part of the Seamen’s Mission of the Methodist Church, is delighted to unveil the refurbished Immingham…
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Christmas message from the CEO
Dear friends, supporters and members, Well, 2023 has come and gone, yet it’s been one of the most important…
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New Maritime Minister appointed as part of government reshuffle
Lord Byron Davies of Gower has been appointed as the new Maritime Minister. He succeeds Baroness Vere of Norbiton,…
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New resources for crews and their support system
A new-look Wellness at Sea Awareness Campaign for seafarers, their families and shore staff that “the seafaring community has…
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Maritime Charities Group commissions new research on seafarer demographics
The Maritime Charities Group (MCG) is commissioning new research on the size and demographic profile of the UK seafarer…
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Former Maritime Minister becomes Vice President of welfare charity in 75th anniversary year
The Merchant Navy Welfare Board (MNWB) has appointed former Maritime Minister Robert Courts MP as Vice President. Mr Courts…
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MNWB responds to the collision of two cargo ships in Germany
Following the news that one person has died and four others are missing after two cargo ships collided off…