The Mission to Seafarers’ Q2 2025 Seafarers Happiness Index reveals a notable rise in seafarer wellbeing, with the average happiness score climbing to 7.54/10 from 6.98 in Q1. Improvements were seen across connectivity, food, health, and workload management, with crew camaraderie remaining a key positive. However, the report also highlights growing anxiety about physical safety, misuse of riding squads, diluted training standards, and systemic manning pressures. Industry experts urge that, while morale is up, urgent action is needed to address persistent safety and welfare challenges to ensure long-term workforce sustainability.

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