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    Introduction to the MARI-WEL programme by Prof Dr. Laura Carballo

    Welcome to the Professional Development Programme in Maritime Welfare (MARI-WEL) 

    The World Maritime University and the ITF Seafarers’ Trust put together the world-leading experts in the field of seafarer rights, maritime regulations, and welfare issues, to design the first comprehensive programme concerning topics and issues that relate to seafarer welfare. MARI-WEL has been designed to meet the needs of anyone who works with or interacts with seafarers, both onboard and on shore. This includes ship management companies and crewing agencies, port chaplains and welfare providers or anyone with an interest in the welfare of seafarers. MARI-WEL is delivered as a distance learning course, via an innovative online portal consisting of a series of videos, lectures, and activities – enabling participants to follow the programme from anywhere in the world.

    In honor of Day of the Seafarer 2020, and in support of seafarers during the COVID-19 pandemic, a 3-hour course on Supporting Seafarers in Stressful Times is now available free of charge. It is open to anyone who wishes to register. To register for the free course, click here.


    Enrollment for the full MARI-WEL programme is open and ongoing. You can explore the different topics discussed in the full programme by registering. Group discounts are available. For more info please contact mariwel@wmu.se 

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    Module 1. International regulation and collaboration

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    Module 2. Psycho-social and occupational health

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    Module 3. Crew and resource management

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    Overview

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    (Free course) Supporting Seafarers in Stressful Times

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    Seafarers' Trust

    The ITF Seafarers' Trust was established by the ITF Executive Board in 1981 as a body with charitable status under UK law. The Trust financially supports organisations that directly provide welfare services to seafarers, acting as a catalyst for positive change in the maritime community, support long-term programmes that improve maritime workers’ health and welfare through direct and normative change. Its funding comes from the investment income of the ITF Seafarers' International Welfare Assistance and Protection Fund and from capital funds held by the Trust itself. Since its launch in 1981, the Trust has provided some US$200m to support seafarers' welfare around the world.

    www.seafarerstrust.org

    ITF - International Transport and Workers Federation

    The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) is a democratic, voluntary and affiliate-led federation of 670 trade unions, in 140 countries, representing 19.7 million working men and women in all transport sectors. The ITF represents the interests of transport workers' unions in bodies such as the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the International Maritime Organization (IMO). The organization also informs and advises unions about developments in the transport industry in other countries or regions of the world, and organise international solidarity actions when member unions in one country are in conflict with employers or government.

    www.itfglobal.org

    WMU - WORLD MARITIME UNIVERSITY

    The World Maritime University (WMU) in Malmö, Sweden is a postgraduate maritime university founded in 1983 by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), a specialized agency of the United Nations. The aim of WMU is to further enhance the objectives and goals of IMO and IMO Member States through education, research, and capacity building on maritime and ocean-related affairs to ensure safe, secure, and efficient shipping on clean oceans. 

     WMU offers M.Sc. and Ph.D. programmes, as well as professional development courses, with the highest standards in maritime and oceans affairs. With over 4,300 alumni from 166 countries across the globe, WMU graduates have a significant impact on the global maritime industry.. 

    www.wmu.se/professional


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