around 5.9–7.7% of all seafarer deaths at sea are due to suicide, and when unexplained disappearances are included that could be over 20%. Surveys also find that about 1 in 5 seafarers have had suicidal thoughts while working at sea.

ISWAN provides crucial support to seafarers struggling with mental health.

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