SHI rises slightly but longstanding issues persist

The latest Seafarers’ Happiness Index (SHI), published by The Mission to Seafarers, reports an overall happiness score of 6.98 out of 10 for Q1 2025, a modest uptick from 6.91 in Q4 2024. While this rise suggests a stabilising of sentiment, longstanding issues continue to undermine morale across the maritime workforce.