SEAFiT Crew Survey 2024

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As the global maritime industry continues to navigate an era of transformation, the wellbeing of seafarers remains a cornerstone for its sustainable future. The 2024 SEAFiT Crew Survey -the largest global study on crew welfare- provides a comprehensive overview of the challenges and opportunities in fostering a healthy, resilient, and satisfied workforce.

Gone are the days when seafarer welfare was solely viewed through the lens of mental health. Today, the focus has shifted to encompass physical health, social connections, and overall happiness. The 2024 SEAFiT Index -a measure of overall wellness- stands at 72.5%, a slight decline from 2023’s 74.2%. This drop underscores the need for proactive measures across the industry.

The 2024 SEAFiT Crew survey, is an annual initiative by SAFETY4SEA, offering comprehensive insights into seafarer welfare through feedback from thousands of crew members globally. It serves as a vital tool for industry stakeholders to address challenges and enhance crew satisfaction and performance.

The survey took place during Q1 & Q2 of 2024, asking from people onboard and ashore to provide feedback on how they perceive several wellness/wellbeing factors regarding their work and life at sea. In particular, participants were asked to answer questions that cover the following key aspects of crew welfare: Wellness; Communication on Physical/Mental health; Wellbeing Factors During onboard; Happiness issues; Physical Wellbeing issues; Mental Health Barriers and; Social Wellbeing Barriers.

The survey questionnaire was answered by a total of 121,312 Seafarers, serving on board 1,614 Ships. The majority of nationalities came from Asia and Europe and the majority of participants were from Philippines (70.1%). Other countries with high participation were Greece, Georgia and Ukraine. The ship category that involved the majority of participants was ‘Tankers’, as they form the 67 % of the fleet involved.

 

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