Australian Mariners Welfare Society

28/08/2026

AMWS E-News August 2026 - https://mailchi.mp/10f51cf4a9db/amws-e-news-5839159 Find a message from our Chair 'Seafarer Welfare Needs Long-Term Stable Support, Not Goodwill Alone' plus this month's curated summary of the most vital seafarers welfare news from around the globe at https://mailchi.mp/10f51cf4a9db/amws-e-news-5839159 - please forward to anyone interested in the wellbeing of seafarers!

Pilbara Ports has turned their philosophy into major transformation by backing its statements that seafarer welfare was a core part of operating a safe port, rather than an optional charitable service.   Pilbara Ports has announced a new two-year Services Support Deed worth approximately $1.1 milli...

30/07/2026

Find this month's curated summary of the most vital seafarers welfare news from around the globe at AMWS E-News July 2026 - https://mailchi.mp/5c7ffadbf3a2/amws-e-news-5836973 - please forward to those understand the critical role seafarers play in our industry, economy and environment as they bring the goods we need to our island nation.

2026 International Day of the Seafarer Issues Still Escalating Global calls for support for seafarers issued for The International Day of the Seafarer 2026 are becoming increasingly urgent as seafarers continue to bear the human cost of escalating global conflict. The IMO has confirmed 17 seafarer...

11/06/2026

Peter Morris, a champion of mariners everywhere

A State Funeral Service for the Honourable Peter Morris OAM will take place at 11.00 am on Friday 12 June 2026 at Pettigrew Family Funerals Chapel, 7 Murray Dwyer Circuit, Mayfield West, NSW.In 1972, Mr Morris was elected to the House of Representatives for Shortland, New South Wales. From 1983 to 1...

02/06/2026

This years Memorial Service being held 11am Saturday 6th June will recognise the contribution of the Newcastle and Hunter River Steam Ship Company where we will hear more about the work of the fine vessel Karuah as kindly told by our incredible local maritime historian Iain Steverson.

☕️The service will be followed by a morning tea.

🚎 Misson to Seafarers bus transport will be operating between Carrington car park near Water Police base and the Mission before and after service.

🚕 Drop off zone will also be available prior to service on Hannell Street.

Please share service details with your community!

Sharon Claydon MP Nautical Institute South East Australia Branch Svitzer Australia Maritime Union of Australia - MUA NSW Maritime Mission to Seafarers Newcastle 1st Belmont North Sea Scouts Merewether Hamilton Adamstown RSL Sub Branch Tim Crakanthorp MP City of Newcastle Yasmin Catley MP

19/05/2026

Vale Captain Alan Tait. 1940- 2026
The long serving Chair of AMWS Captain Alan Tait passed away peacefully on 9th May. Alan made an enormous contribution to AMWS. He joined as a member in 1984 and was elected to Council on 17 November 1992. Alan became Chairman on 31 May 2005 and remained in that role until stepping down at the May 2020 meeting. He continued serving on Council until retiring at the May 2025 meeting.
Alan was a tireless worker in the cause of seafarer welfare. His impact on the industry and the welfare community can be measured by the tributes to his memory from his many friends and colleagues.

18/05/2026

Today marks IMO's International Day for Women in Maritime

This year the day is themed around from policy to practice and aimed at embedding gender equality throughout the industry

27/04/2026

A sad day for many Australian shipping participants.

26/04/2026

AMWS E-News April 2026 -

Seafarers Caught in Escalating Strait of Hormuz Crisis. ITF Press Release, 22nd April 2026 The International Transport Workers' Federation has strongly condemned a recent surge in attacks and seizures involving civilian vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, warning that commercial shipping is increasi...

14/04/2026

61st Annual Commemoration. Merchant navy War Memorial. Sunday, 19th April 2026
Please see details below

03/04/2026

Over 20,000 seafarers are stranded in the Persian Gulf.

“Fragmented responses are no longer sufficient”: IMO Secretary-General

IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez has urged States to support diplomatic efforts to secure the evacuation of around 20,000 seafarers still stranded in the Persian Gulf, and enable humanitarian corridors for urgent assistance.

During a virtual meeting for Foreign Ministers from more than 40 countries hosted by the United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) to discuss the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, Secretary-General Dominguez called on all Parties to respect for the rights and freedoms of navigation and stressed the paramount importance of the safety and wellbeing of seafarers.

He emphasized the need for de-escalation and operational maritime solutions rather than purely military approaches.

“Fragmented responses are no longer sufficient to resolve this crisis. What is urgently required is diplomatic engagement, practical and neutral solutions, and coordinated international action,” he said following the meeting.

“IMO is advancing a maritime evacuation framework built on coastal State cooperation, security guarantees and operational coordination, with the clear objective of releasing stranded vessels, enabling safe crew rotations and preventing an environmental disaster.”

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