Olivia Sewell of the University of Exeter is carrying out doctoral research into the help-seeking experiences of male survivors of any form of interpersonal abuse. If you would like to take part in this vital research, please use the contact details on the poster below.

#SafeHorizons Women Shaping the Future of Maritime Safety Inspirational speakers, some challenging personal testimony that has made me determined to make a difference. Thank you Naval Base Commander of HMNB Portsmouth WISTA UK Safer Waves International Maritime Organization RNLI Maritime UK Maritime UK Solent Royal Navy Royal Fleet Auxiliary

We’re proud to support Mental Health Foundation this #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek – 13 to 19 May. Join in and help to create a world with good mental health for all. Find out more and get involved: mentalhealth.org.uk/mhaw #MomentsForMovement

On #WomenInMaritimeDay 2024 we reaffirm our commitment to ensuring welfare & safety needs of #WomenWorkingAtSea are acknowledged and addressed, recognising their vital contributions to the industry. Learn more about our support for #WomenInMaritime👇International Maritime Organization theseafarerscharity.org/what-we-do/our…

This week is #volunteersweek We would like to thank all the volunteers that make our work at Safer Waves possible: email support volunteers, trustees, fundraisers, corporate partners and everyone that gives up their time to support us.

June is PTSD Awareness Month, and we want to help raise awareness of the causes and symptoms of PTSD, in the hope that more people will seek help #trauma #ptsdawareness

🌊 Maritime Charities Group commissioned a seafarer demographics research focusing on the UK's MN & #FishingFleet and their dependents to understand their welfare needs & challenges since the pandemic. Contact [email protected] to participate in a 1-2-1 or a larger focus group

PTSD is commonly associated with experiences during war, but it can also be caused by many other traumatic experiences including sexual violence, abuse and bullying.

PTSD commonly involves very difficult thoughts and feelings such as:

WATCH🚨🎥CRIME REPORTING AT SEA NautilusTV interview on an important safety topic for Day of the Seafarer with Dr Genevieve Waterhouse, chair of trustees at support organisation Safer Waves, who also works as a researcher for a UK project to improve crime reporting at sea. The

Thank you to Nautilus International for their article on our Sexual Offences at Sea survey, featuring our Chair of Trustees Dr Waterhouse. nautilusint.org/en/news-insigh…

Our funders at UK P&I Club have produced the following fact sheet to help support seafarers struggling with PTSD. #PTSDAwareness ukpandi.com/media/files/im…

There's still time to apply for our Digital Engagement Officer role fishermensmission.org.uk/about-us/vacan…

CORNWALL! Don't forget that throughout 2024, fishermen and their families can access FREE and CONFIDENTIAL health advice sessions at harbours across #Cornwall, in partnership with Fishermen's Mission and Healthy Cornwall. Find your nearest event below! 👇📍

The Safer Waves charity provides support to merchant seafarers who have experienced sexual violence, sexual harassment or gender discrimination on board. They have launched a survey to gather data to better understand the situation: winchesterpsychology.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_d5…

🌊⚡⛈🚢🙅‍♀️SHOCKING ABUSES 🌊⚡⛈🚢🙅‍♀️ Shocking levels of abuse and harassment faced by female seafarers have emerged in new French research reported in the International Maritime Health journal which has revealed 'alarming' levels of physical and verbal aggression and sexual

We have an exciting opportunity for UK-based Volunteers to join our email support team. Full training provided, read more here: volunteerfirst.co.uk/opportunities/…

Be that seafarer - Be an ally 🎞️ It takes all of us to keep everyone safe at sea. #CrewAllySHIP is at the heart of our new campaign: bit.ly/safeatsea. This campaign is co-funded by The Seafarers' Charity and UK P&I Club.

Funded by the TK Foundation and The Seafarers' Charity, we will support 1030 women by providing FREE feminine hygiene kits! This pilot project aims to improve the health and well-being of #women working at sea. To find out more, visit: seahospital.org.uk/about-us/curre… #womenatsea #seafarers

How Can We Better Support Women in Maritime. Port chaplain Ruth Campbell reported on the support she provides female seafarers. Heather Ennes raised awareness support female seafarers said they need and Ann Pletschke updated on the work of Safer Waves #PortWelfareConference2024