You're in a Brave Space
Women Offshore's Sexual Assault and Violence Eradication (S.A.V.E.) Program is a brave space to find reporting and support resources.Everyone deserves to feel safe offshore.
Interpersonal violence in offshore environments—including gaslighting, bullying, stalking, physical assault, and sexual assault—continues to be a serious concern. A workplace culture that allows harassment and violence to occur increases the risk of harm and undermines safety at sea.
The effects of such violence can be both immediate and long-term, impacting mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Each survivor’s experience is unique, and the impact can be felt regardless of when the incident occurred.
To help address this issue and promote safer offshore workplaces, Women Offshore launched the Sexual Assault & Violence Eradication (S.A.V.E.) Program. This initiative provides access to reporting tools, survivor support, and resources for those seeking help or wanting to get involved.
For more information or to connect with the program, please contact us below.
Reporting and Support Resources
- USCG Tips Form and App: This link will take you to the USCG tip form to leave a detailed report about an incident of concern.
- Report Sexual Harassment: Report situations of sexual harassment to the USCG. Use the email address, [email protected].
- Safer Waves:Â Safer Waves offers support and information to merchant seafarers who have experienced sexual violence or gender discrimination while working at sea. Please see their website for additional resources.
- ISWAN Seafarer Help and YachtCrewHelp: ISWAN supports seafarers and their families around the world with free helpline services, educational resources, relief funds and humanitarian support. They also work to drive change within the maritime sector for better health and wellbeing amongst seafarers, using data from their helplines and teams in India and the Philippines to identify areas of need and inform new projects and research.
- RAINN-Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network: The RAINN website offers information for victims of Sexual Violence, including a 24/7 Hotline. Call 1-800-656-HOPE(4673)
You are Not Alone
Are you interested in reporting a case but you are unsure of what to expect or how to go about reporting it? Fill out the box below with your questions and a representative of Women Offshore will contact you.