The 24 Peaks Challenge is The Seafarers’ Charity flagship fundraising event. Hosted for nearly 20 years, at the UNESCO World Heritage site of England’s Lake District, they are inviting teams from all sectors of the maritime industry to elevate seafarers’ safety and welfare. There are three route options, Bronze (7 Peaks), Silver (21 Peaks) or Gold (24 Peaks), catering for all endurance levels. 

Push your limits in support of seafarers and their families on July 5-6. Join the BMT, Carisbrooke, and Maersk teams.

Register your team today! 

Nominations are now open for The Mission to Seafarers' International Seafarers Awards 2025!

This annual event, now in its 8th year, celebrates the exceptional individuals and organisations who have made outstanding contributions to the welfare and well-being of seafarers globally. It’s an incredible opportunity to highlight those who work tirelessly to support the backbone of the maritime industry.

The Awards Categories include: the Seafarer Award, Shore-based Award, Cadet Award, Innovation Award, Rescue Award, and Secretary General Award.

The deadline for nominations is Monday, 7 July 2025. Nominate today and help us honour those who make a difference to the lives of seafarers.

Nominate today

The UK Chamber of Shipping is pleased to announce a Ship Strike Mitigation Workshop in partnership with the NGO ORCA on Tuesday 7 May from 14:00 to 15:30. The workshop will be held at the International Chamber of Shipping Offices, with online participation available. The interactive session, led by ORCA’s Chief Executive, Sally Hamilton, and Director of Fundraising and Operations, Steve Jones, will provide an overview of the current ship strike risk landscape and outline best practice mitigation approaches. 

The aim is to open a constructive dialogue with shipping operators, creating a safe and confidential space to share experiences of vessel strikes or near misses and reflect on the practicalities of implementing measures such as speed reductions or rerouting. ORCA is seeking feedback from industry to help inform their contributions to expert policy discussions, including at the International Whaling Commission. 

The workshop is open to all members but may be of particular interest to those involved in navigational planning, safety management, or environmental compliance.

Register to attend now 

The White Ensign Association – supports Royal Navy, Royal Marines and Royal Fleet Auxiliary service leavers into employment, and their new digital platform is now live here. 

The new platform is more than just a website with a new, cutting-edge AI powered tool, the Career Compass—designed to help service leavers, veterans and their families navigate the job market with confidence. 

The new site also features an intelligent jobs board, connecting top service leaver talent with UK Chamber of Shipping Members who value military skills and experience. Industry is invited to partner with the Association to communicate to a highly skilled, disciplined workforce. Reach directly to exceptional professionals ready to make an impact in their second careers. 

Explore new opportunities here today.

While only a tiny percentage of the global seafaring workforce is female, they face unique challenges at sea.

But thanks to international maritime welfare charity Sailors’ Society, specific support for female seafarers is now readily available.

Its new female helpline, funded by Skuld, lets female seafarers choose to talk with a female member of Sailors’ Society’s team of trained responders.

CEO Sara Baade said: “This is another step forward in our care and support for female seafarers. This helpline, along with our dedicated female peer support, allows them to lean on other women who understand what they are going through.”

For more information click here