Fleet Management Brings Family Support Programme to Iloilo

‍Behind every seafarer is a family making sacrifices of their own. Long periods of separation, changing assignment schedules and important moments spent apart can place unique pressures on maritime families. Supporting those families is an important part of supporting the people who keep ships moving.

On 12 November, Fleet Management, hosted a Fleet Family Outreach Programme in Iloilo, bringing together Fleet families, welfare specialists and community members for a day focused on connection, wellbeing and support.

The programme forms part of Fleet Care, Fleet's wellbeing, engagement and family support platform, which is available to more than 27,000 seafarers and their families worldwide. Through welfare calls, educational initiatives, family engagement activities and peer support networks, Fleet Care helps families stay connected, access practical support and navigate the realities of maritime life.

For shipowners, safe and reliable vessel operations depend on stable, capable and committed people. Fleet believes supporting seafarers means supporting the families who stand behind them. When families feel informed, connected and supported, seafarers can focus on life at sea with greater peace of mind.

Over the past year, Fleet Care has made more than 17,000 welfare calls to families, while more than 1,200 family members have participated in outreach and engagement activities. The Fleet Family Support Group (FFSG), a community connecting families who understand the realities of maritime life, has grown to more than 520 active members.

The Iloilo outreach programme will provide an opportunity for families to build new connections, share experiences and learn more about the support available through Fleet Care and the Fleet Family Support Group. The event also reflects Fleet's commitment to strengthening the support network available to seafarers and their loved ones ashore.

Capt. Abhiskek Sinha, Country Head, Fleet Management Philippines said: 

"Seafarers can only perform at their best when they know their families are supported at home. Every welfare call, family event and community programme helps strengthen that support network. The Fleet Family Outreach Programme reflects our commitment to caring not only for the people serving onboard our vessels, but also for the families who support them every day."

The Philippines remains central to Fleet's global operations. More than 1,800 Filipino seafarers serve onboard Fleet-managed vessels, supporting approximately 150 vessels, including more than 55 that are fully Filipino-manned. Fleet's Manila office supports more than 4,000 seafarers and their families, with an ambition to grow that community further over time.

The Fleet Family Outreach Programme in Iloilo builds on Fleet's wider efforts to create a connected community both at sea and at home. Through welfare support, family engagement initiatives and peer-to-peer networks, Fleet continues to help families feel connected, supported and part of something larger than themselves.