Restrictive port policies are seen as a major reason why the Seafarers Happiness Index has seen its first downturn for four quarters. The Mission to Seafarers has just published the results of
Restrictive port policies are seen as a major reason why the Seafarers Happiness Index has seen its first downturn for four quarters. The Mission to Seafarers has just published the results of the latest survey. They reveal a fall in happiness in several areas of seafaring life to 6.91 in Q4 2024, from 7.16 in Q3 of last year.
The Seafarers Happiness Index (SHI) is a quarterly survey conducted by the Mission to Seafarers, in partnership with Idwal and NorthStandard, and supported by Inmarsat.
The results of the latest survey show that dissatisfaction is partly due to some ports not actively facilitating shore access. There is a growing perception that if a port is not proactive in supporting shore leave then it is acting as a barrier to it. Many seafarers report feeling isolated and frustrated due to limited shore access, poorly maintained facilities, and inconvenient transportation options. These challenges make it difficult for crew members to leave their vessels to rest
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