Posidonia is proud to continue its valued partnership with Sailors’ Society, a longstanding and trusted maritime welfare charity making a meaningful difference in the lives of seafarers around the world. As a long-term charity partner of Posidonia Events, Sailors’ Society has used PSTF to raise awareness, build meaningful connections across the shipping sector, and drive conversations around seafarer wellbeing.
This year, at the Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum 2025, Sailors’ Society launched a new membership scheme specifically aimed at the cruise sector. The scheme not only highlights the charity’s relevance to the sector but also offers cruise companies and individuals a meaningful opportunity to showcase their commitment to crew welfare, employee wellbeing, and broader ESG and DEI goals.
Sailors’ Society offers a wide range of free welfare services to all seagoing employees of cruise companies, with recent initiatives including a 24/7 helpline exclusively for female seafarers and cadets, staffed by trained female personnel, and a dedicated female Peer Support Group. With women now representing around 20% of cruise ship crews-more than any other maritime segment-these services are especially timely and relevant.
Theodore Vokos, Managing Director, Posidonia Exhitibions S.A., said: “We are honoured to support Sailors’ Society’s growing role within the cruise community and proud to provide a platform that amplifies their mission to deliver compassionate, practical support to seafarers and their families”.
