Seafarer Happiness Index Shows First Decline in 2024, Port Access Restrictions Key Concern

The Mission to Seafarers’ latest Seafarers Happiness Index reveals a decline in seafarer satisfaction to 6.91 in Q4 2024, down from 7.16 in Q3, marking the first downturn in four quarters.

The quarterly survey, conducted in partnership with Idwal and NorthStandard, highlights restrictive port policies as a major factor impacting crew welfare. Seafarers report increasing frustration with limited shore access, poor facilities, and inadequate transport options…