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Dear Supporter
Welcome to July edition of our Seapost e-newsletter.
In this edition, we’re delighted to announce our new CEO, Deborah Layde, as well as the appointment of five new trustees, and would also like to share Summer 2022 edition of our Seaview magazine with you and remind you to save the date for the upcoming Merchant Navy Day on 3 September.
To celebrate Maritime Safety Week 2022, we’re launching a new #SafetyDrillTime competition to increase awareness about the importance of safety at sea. Please get involved and help spread the word as there are some amazing safety gear prizes to be won, and the winning fishing crew will also get their photo featured in Fishing News.
Finally, we’ll be celebrating our charity’s 105th birthday on 5 July and would like to use this occasion as an opportunity to say a big thank you to all our supporters for their continuous support. We’ve only been able to carry on supporting seafarers in need and their families because of the generous support received from our donors, volunteers and stakeholders over the years.
Best wishes,
Luca Selvaggio
Editor
Deborah Layde to lead The Seafarers’ Charity
The Chair and Trustees of the General Council of The Seafarers’ Charity are pleased to announce the appointment of Deborah Layde as Chief Executive.
A warm welcome to our new trustees
The Seafarers’ Charity is delighted to welcome five new trustees to the charity following the retirement of three trustees this year.
Save the Date for Merchant Navy Day!
For the 7th year running, we are campaigning for the Red Ensign, the UK Merchant Navy’s official flag, to be flown on 3 September to honour the sacrifices of UK Merchant Navy seafarers.
The Seafarers’ Charity Seeks Marvels at Muster
The Seafarers’ Charity, a significant funder of maritime safety and welfare initiatives, is celebrating Maritime Safety Week (4-8 July) with the launch of a new safety drill competition and is calling on everyone who works at sea to get involved by practising and improving their crew muster drill.
Brexit: Voices of the UK fishing industry (Report)
The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Fisheries has released a report showcasing voices from across the UK fishing industry speaking on the impact of Brexit on their livelihoods.
Maritime welfare charities pull together to support ex-P&O Ferries staff
Maritime welfare charities are pulling together to publicise the support available to seafarers who have been made redundant, including ex-P&O Ferries staff.
The Seafarers' Charity turns 105! 🎈🎉🎁👑
At The Seafarers' Charity, we’ve been improving the lives of seafarers and their families for more than 100 years. We are grateful for the support received over the years, but there is still an increasing need due to the current financial and energy crisis. Please consider making a donation to our current appeal as a birthday gift to us to support seafarers and their families in need.
Seaview Magazine
Read about The Seafarers' Charity's grant funding, our latest research projects and impact achieved across the maritime sector, inspiring stories, and updates on upcoming events and recent highlights in our latest edition of Seaview magazine.
Annual Meeting
On 14 June, we had the pleasure to host our Annual Meeting, which was also our first opportunity to gather in person since lockdown was first announced.
During the meeting, we were delighted to welcome our new Chief Executive, Deborah Layde, as well as five new trustees. We also had the opportunity to see many of our delivery partners and other key stakeholders again, and to release our Annual Report 2021.
