Wagenborg reaffirms its commitment to seafarers’ safety, wellbeing and mental resilience
On 25 June, the International Day of the Seafarer, Wagenborg recognises the professionalism, resilience and responsibility of the seafarers who operate our vessels every day — often far from home and sometimes in complex or high‑risk environments.
Seafarers make up the majority of Wagenborg’s workforce, and their safety and wellbeing are fundamental to how we operate. Safety is our highest priority, embedded in our culture, leadership and daily decision‑making across all divisions.
Wellbeing and mental health at sea
Working at sea can be demanding — physically, socially and mentally. Wagenborg recognises that wellbeing goes beyond physical safety alone. Our approach focuses on:
- creating a safe and respectful working environment on board;
- clear procedures, preparation and communication, especially in demanding operational contexts;
- leadership that encourages openness and responsibility for one another;
- retention, stability and long‑term employment relationships for seafarers.
High seafarer retention rates underline the importance of continuity, trust and care within our crews.
Responsible operations in a complex world
Wagenborg operates globally in a world shaped by geopolitical uncertainty and evolving risks. We take our duty of care seriously and continuously assess how to operate responsibly, safely and in compliance with international regulations — always with the wellbeing of our people as a guiding principle.
On the International Day of the Seafarer, we express our sincere appreciation to all seafarers — within Wagenborg and across the maritime sector — whose dedication makes safe and reliable shipping possible.
Seafarers deserve safe, fair and humane working conditions — everywhere.
