Seafarer happiness slips as crews camaraderie props up failing shore-side support

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The Seafarers Happiness Index fell for a third consecutive quarter, reaching 6.81 out of 10 in Q3 2026, down from 6.87 in Q2 and 7.26 at the end of 2025. Six of its ten measures declined, with crew camaraderie helping offset concerns about shore-side support.

Seafarer happiness has fallen for a third consecutive quarter, according to the latest Seafarers Happiness Index (SHI), published by The Mission to Seafarers with Inmarsat and Idwal. The Q3 2026 score of 6.81/10 is down from 6.87 in Q2 and 7.26 at the end of 2025. Six of the ten measures fell. Those linked to ...

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