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Seafarers’ Welfare – the way forward; what the ICSW is doing. Roger Harris – Executive Director ICSW. Who we are. Formed in 1976 Promote ILO conventions on seafarers welfare Core members ISF, ITF, & ICMA ‘Second tier’ organisation in support of front line welfare organisations. Who we do.
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Seafarers’ Welfare – the way forward; what the ICSW is doing Roger Harris – Executive Director ICSW
Who we are Formed in 1976 Promote ILO conventions on seafarers welfare Core members ISF, ITF, & ICMA ‘Second tier’ organisation in support of front line welfare organisations
Who we do We run projects & programmes SE Asia Regional Work programme to establish national welfare boards Ship welfare visitor training – nearly 900 trained Port directory & seafarer centre guides
Key issues for ICSW Communication – ending isolation More welfare facilities & services in ports – ICSW’s facilitation & advocacy role Piracy – welfare of seafarers’ & their families MLC 2006 – establishment of NWB’s & PWC
International Seafarers’ Welfare Awards www.seafarerswelfareawards.org
International Seafarers’ Welfare Awards www.seafarerswelfareawards.org
Join Us! Shipping companies now can join as full members Encouraging membership from ports Participation in projects & real input into improving the welfare of seafarers
Thank you roger.harris@icsw.org.uk +44 (0) 300 012 4279 www.seafarerswelfare.org