Bullying and Harassment at Sea
Life at sea demands teamwork, trust, and professionalism. The way we communicate and back each other up has a direct impact on both safety and performance. Available to our Re:mind…
Turning Data into Action on Crew Wellbeing
Re:fresh provides shipping companies with a strong, evidence‑based foundation for building effective health and wellbeing programmes. By combining physical, psychological, and social health indicators with industry benchmarking, Re:fresh enables organisations…
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Seafarer health and wellbeing trends
Over time, Marine Benefits’ claims data has shown that many health issues affecting seafarers are linked to lifestyle‑related factors rather than isolated incidents. To better understand what drives these patterns, Marine Benefits launched Re:fresh in 2015 — a health and wellbeing study exploring physical, mental, and social factors. By combining…
Wellbeing and readiness at sea
Life at sea requires focus, teamwork, and resilience. Sleep, clear communication, and consistent routines all influence how you feel and function onboard and paying attention to these basics helps you stay sharp over time. Given the current situation in the Middle East, we acknowledge that seafarers may be experiencing added…
Message from our CEO: From bold vision to global leader
Twenty years ago, Marine Benefits began as a small but bold idea. A belief that safety at sea starts long before a crew member steps on board. It begins at home, with a safe and happy family. A system that treats seafarers with the dignity, security and care they deserve…
Initiatives Customers Can Benefit From in 2026
This year, we are continuing key activities and introducing new ones that allow us to better understand our members, support our clients, and further advance maritime health and wellbeing. The activities outlined below reflect our continued commitment to listening, learning, and supporting happier and healthier seafarers. 1. Member Survey 2026…
Thank you to our clients and partners
With Marine Benefits celebrating our 20th anniversary, we want to take a moment to highlight the important role our clients have played throughout this journey. The trust you place in us is reflected in the long‑standing partnerships we have built together. This trust is never taken for granted. It is…
Register for Re:fresh 2026
We know many have been eagerly awaiting Re:fresh 2026, and we’re pleased to share that preparations are now underway. Building on Re:fresh 2024, which received over 36,000 responses from 52 companies, the study provides individual company insights and identifies health and wellbeing trends across the global seafaring workforce. We will be…
20 Years of Marine Benefits
2026 marks Marine Benefits’ 20th anniversary, celebrating two decades of supporting healthy and happy crews.Over the past 20 years, Marine Benefits has: Reached over 200,000 members, including seafarers and their families. Facilitated over 1.26 million medical visits. Expanded our network to 100+ countries based on top seafaring countries. Conducted seven…
Year in Review: A Message from Our CEO
As 2025 comes to a close, we pause to reflect on a year shaped by meaningful growth. Thanks to the trust and collaboration of our clients and partners, we reached more than 200,000 members this year. That represents 200,000 seafarers and family members with access to quality health insurance. In…