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 will provide individual company insights and identify health and wellbeing trends across the global seafaring workforce.
If your company would like to take part in the next Re:fresh survey, registration is now open to all companies. There is no requirement to be a Marine Benefits client. By participating, your organisation contributes to the overall industry report, helping to build a strong evidence base on seafarer health and wellbeing across the maritime industry.
Participating companies also receive a confidential, company‑specific report, benchmarked against industry results. Many organisations have taken part in Re:fresh over several years, enabling them to track trends over time, assess the impact of wellbeing initiatives already in place, and identify areas where further improvement is needed.
We strongly encourage broad participation. The more seafarers who take part, the more robust, representative, and valuable the insights become, not only for individual companies, but for the wider maritime industry.
Frequenlty Asked Questions:
How does it work?
When you register, you assign a contact person from your company who will receive all information and updates from us. We will provide you with a unique survey link and all communication materials. Your only task is to forward the link and materials to your seafarers. Marine Benefits handles all administration, and we also send weekly updates on your company’s response rates to ensure you have control over your company’s progress.
What can you expect to receive from participating in the survey?
You will receive individual company results that give valuable insight into your crew’s health and wellbeing. In addition, your company contributes to one of the largest health studies on seafarers, forming part of an industry-wide report that offers meaningful insights and benchmarking for the maritime sector.
When will the survey period be?
The survey period will be from 1 June to 30 June.
Is the survey open to seafarers both on board and at home?
Yes, the survey is open to all seafarers, whether at home or on leave, and there is no requirement to be a Marine Benefits member. For the most comprehensive and representative results, we encourage participation from all companies.
Does my company need to be a Marine Benefits client to join?
No, the survey is open to all companies. For the most comprehensive and representative results, we encourage participation from all companies.
Is it free to participate?
Participation in the survey is entirely free. By taking part, your company helps ensure that our reports genuinely represent the health and wellbeing of seafarers throughout the industry.
After I register, what is the timline for the project?
After the registration deadline, you will receive an invitation to a kick-off meeting on 20 May. Ahead of the survey launch, we will also share communication materials for you to distribute to your seafarers, informing them that your company is participating in Re:fresh. You will also recieve a QR code and survey link, which will be sent in advance, allowing you time to test the links and ensure everything works as expected before the survey period start.
What is Re:fresh?
Re:fresh is an innovative risk assessment and management tool designed to monitor the health and wellbeing of seafaring crew members. Employing a comprehensive and systematic approach, Re:fresh considers physical, psychological and social factors.
By offering a holistic perspective, Re:fresh sheds light on crew members’ health both during work hours and at home. It identifies areas that require special attention for maintaining and enhancing health and wellbeing. Based on its findings, Re:fresh establishes the basis for workplace intervention programs, which in turn will empower seafarer to make positive lifestyle and behavioural changes that may directly impact their personal heath.
Re:fresh has contributed to the largest health study conducted on seafarers with over 36,000 seafarer responses in 2024, from 52 different companies.
If you have any other questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Rebecca H. Mejia
Public Health Manager
E-mail: rebecca.mejia@marinebenefits.no
Maria Stockinger
Marketing Manager
E-mail: maria.stockinger@marinebenefits.no