IMWIRSA is an independent international initiative dedicated to advancing evidence-based seafarer welfare through research, digital innovation and collaboration across every port in Europe.
Seafarers keep the world moving.
It's time the world takes care of them.
Seafarers' welfare has relied on the same model for decades: independent port clubs, each working alone, invisible to the seafarer until they happen to find the door. The numbers show why that is no longer enough.
A progressive web app, no install needed. One tap gives a seafarer everything they need to know about the port they've just arrived in.
Real-time info about every port: transport, seafarers' centre, pharmacy, emergency contacts — updated by a local Port Welfare Manager.
A real person who knows the port personally. Call, chat or get directions — one tap away, always.
Anonymous live chat with a trained volunteer. Available 24/7 across time zones for any situation.
Access to psychological relief services, partner discounts and priority support near the seafarers' centre.
From stepping off the gangway to finding real help — in four steps.
No installation — it opens straight in the browser, and remembers your language and preferences.
Choose the MWA assistant who feels right for you — it guides you through everything else.
Transport, centre, medical, safety — curated by a real Port Welfare Manager on the ground.
One tap connects you to a volunteer, the wellness zone, or the seafarers' centre nearby.
A quiet space, close to the seafarers' centre, where a partner specialist offers a moment of real relief — massage, counselling, or simply calm — between long stretches at sea.
Vetted, port-based professionals in massage, physiotherapy and psychology.
Booked privately through MWApp — no paperwork through the shipping company.
Priority access and partner discounts for union members.
Long contracts and isolation take a measurable toll on mental health. A short, human moment of care — physical or psychological — measurably improves mood, focus and safety on the next watch.
Five pilot ports form the first ring of the IMWIRSA network — chosen for traffic volume, seafarer footfall and strong local welfare partners.
Every product decision at IMWIRSA is grounded in peer-reviewed research and data from leading maritime and academic institutions.
Whether you are a seafarers' centre, a mission, a union, a port authority or a shipping company — we want to hear from you. First meeting is online, 30 minutes.
Or write directly: info@imwirsa.org