If 2020 was the year that the world saw how much it relies on the work of seafarers behind the scenes, then will 2021 see more of that understanding turned into action?

As the first part of the ISWAN (International Seafarers' Welfare and Assistance Network) Social Interaction Matters is published - a report based on research with the seafarers themselves, it once again reminds all of us the benefits of regular social interaction on board and what obstacles there are that need to be overcome.

Our latest podcast explores all these themes with input from the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, ISWAN and the co-chair of the REG Conference.