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Seafarers’ welfare

EDM (Early Day Motion) 2711: tabled on 02 February 2026

Tabled in the 2024-26 session.

This motion has been signed by 4 Members. It has not yet had any amendments submitted.

Motion text

That this House recognises that the wellbeing of seafarers is of the utmost importance; notes the vital contribution seafarers make to the UK economy, global trade and the resilience of supply chains; acknowledges the unique challenges faced by seafarers, including long periods away from home, isolation and demanding working conditions; pays tribute to organisations such as the Queen Victoria’s Seafarers Rest (QVSR) for their invaluable work supporting seafarers across ports throughout the country, providing welfare, care and a safe place of rest; and calls on the Government and industry stakeholders to work alongside organisations like the QVSR to support measures that promote seafarers’ welfare and wellbeing.

The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.

There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.