Inmarsat Cares Content Competition 2025: Share Your Story at Sea

We know that seafarers help keep the world moving and we understand that it’s vital to keep you connected during their voyages at sea. 

When we surveyed seafarers about life at sea, 89% of respondents said the primary purpose of their internet usage while at sea is communication with family and friends and 70% said that internet connectivity has positively impacted their mental well-being during long voyages. 83% of the seafarers that we surveyed also said they are concerned about the security and privacy of their data while using the vessel’s internet.

NexusWave - next level connectivity

NexusWave takes crew connectivity to the next level to meet their needs. Seafarers can enjoy unrestricted internet access, which means they can stay connected with family and friends without worrying about data limits, helping to boost morale and mental well-being, especially during long voyages. The secure connectivity provided by NexusWave also means that crew members' personal data and communications are protected from cyber threats.

Inmarsat Cares Content Competition

As part of our drive to show just how important connectivity is to those who work at sea, we’re launching the Inmarsat Cares Content Competition 2025 with the support of Seafarer Social. We would like to invite seafarers from around the world to share their stories about life onboard a vessel.

Calling all seafarers, we want the world to see how connectivity helps you stay close to the people and things that matter most, whether you’re video calling children from your bunk for a bedtime chat, catching up on your favourite Netflix series after a shift, or using online tools for training and career development. Connectivity is not just a perk, it’s a necessity of life, and that is no different at sea.

Now, it’s your chance to show the world what life is really like offshore, through your lens.

How to Enter

To take part, simply submit a short video or a photo that captures a real moment from your life at sea using connectivity. 

Whether it’s a sunrise Facetime chat on deck with family at home, a shared laugh in the crew mess as you watch a streamed football match together, or a snapshot of how you use your onboard internet to manage your life at home. 

We want to see your authentic content that’s honest, personal and sends a powerful message about why you need unlimited connectivity.

You can upload your short video or photograph in the form here. If you are unable to access the form or have any questions about the content, you can send an email to competition@seafarersocial.com.

Selected entries will be featured on Inmarsat Maritime’s Instagram and Facebook channels, where they’ll help raise awareness of the everyday realities of life at sea and the critical need for reliable connectivity no matter where you are.

The Dos and Don’ts of Creating Your Entry

We want to hear your story, told in your way but there are a few simple guidelines that content needs to adhere to:

✔ DO:

• Be authentic – tell your own story in your own voice
• Wipe your camera lens before filming or snapping
• Film in portrait mode (i.e. vertical, not landscape)
• Try to keep your video under a minute long
• Make sure that you have permission from everyone featured in your video to enter the video into the competition and to be featured on our social media channels
• Make sure to check out the full Terms & Conditions below before submitting
  
  

✖ DON’T:

• Don’t mention or show logos or signage of any other company or use copyrighted  copyrighted music or imagery that could compromise safety or company policy.
• Don’t speak negatively about any past or current company limitations on connectivity
• Don’t put yourself or anyone else at risk to get a video/shot
• Don’t use Inmarsat logos - this is your content
  
  

What’s in It for You?

Aside from having the chance to have your video or photo featured globally on our social media channels, you have the chance of winning one set of Apple AirPods Pro headphones. And more importantly, the chance to make your voice heard and shine a light on the importance of connectivity to all seafarers.

Deadline for Entries:

All submissions must be received by 8 September 2025.

Where to Submit:

Please send your photos or videos via the entry form here, including:

• Your name
• Your role onboard
• Vessel type
• A brief caption or story behind the content

Alternatively, you can email your video or photo and the above details to competition@seafarersocial.com.

Selection criteria:

The entries will be chosen to feature on our social channels by the judging panel based on performance in the following areas:

• Relevance to the content competition’s theme, i.e. it is on-topic and reflective of the brief to show the world how connectivity helps seafarers stay close to the people and things that matter most.
• Creativity and Originality, i.e. the idea or execution is unique and/or imaginative or offers a fresh perspective.
• Quality of Content - the image or video is well-composed, clear, and visually engaging.
• Storytelling - the content tells a story or communicates a message effectively, is emotionally engaging, insightful, or thought-provoking.

The winning entry will be the one that receives the most judges votes at the end of the competition, based on the above criteria.

Terms & Conditions:

• Eligibility: The competition is open to all active seafarers aged 18 or over worldwide.
• Entry: To enter, submit your short videos or photos via the designated submission form.
• Content Guidelines: All content must be original and created by the entrant. Inappropriate or offensive content will not be accepted.
• Safety: Appropriate safety gear must be worn, and all necessary precautions must be taken while filming in designated areas. Under no circumstances should you put yourself or others at risk during filming.
• Selection Process: A panel of judges from Inmarsat Maritime and Seafarer Social will review all entries and select the most compelling and authentic content – based on the selection criteria listed on the competition page – to be featured on our social media channels.
• Prizes: The winner of the Apple Airpod Pro headphones will be announced on our social media platforms and will also be notified via email.
• Rights and Ownership: By submitting your content, you grant Inmarsat Maritime the right to use, reproduce and distribute your content for promotional purposes, including our social media channels. Content will be received and processed by Seafarer Social but Inmarsat Maritime retains the usage rights.
• Privacy: We respect your privacy and will not share your personal information with third parties without your consent.
• Deadline: The competition closes on [insert date]. Entries received after this date will not be considered.
• Decision: The judges' decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
• Content must not include copyrighted music, use visible company logos, or imagery that could compromise safety or company policy.
• Submissions must not be defamatory, offensive or misleading in any way.
• Inmarsat reserves the right to edit, crop or caption content for publication.
• Winners will be notified via the contact details provided in the entry form.
• No purchase is necessary to enter or win.

Let’s show the world what life at sea really looks like – and why staying connected matters.  Enter the Inmarsat Cares Content Competition 2025 today here.

Terms & Conditions

This competition is governed by the terms and conditions described here. Further terms and conditions may be added as required. By entering Inmarsat Maritime’s content competition, each participant acknowledges and agrees to abide by the terms and conditions of use outlined in this notice. Inmarsat Maritime may change these terms and conditions at any time with no need for prior notice.

• The Promoter of this prize is Inmarsat Global Limited (“Inmarsat Maritime”) whose registered office is 50 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1HD, United Kingdom.
• The competition is worldwide and open to all individuals aged 18 and over, except employees of Inmarsat Maritime or any of its affiliate companies, their families, agents or anyone else professionally connected to Inmarsat Maritime. In entering the competition, entrants confirm that they are eligible to do so and eligible to claim the prize. The Promoter may require entrants to provide proof that they are eligible to enter the competition.
• Inmarsat Maritime is offering those who enter the competition the chance to win one set of Apple Airpod Pro headphones.
• There is no entry fee and no purchase necessary to enter this competition.
• The daily competition will run from Thursday, 7 August 2025 until Monday, 8 September 2025.
• A selection of videos and photographs entered into the competition and chosen by the judges (in line with the criteria listed on the competition website page) will feature on the following Inmarsat Maritime social media channels:
  • Facebook https://www.facebook.com/InmarsatMaritime
  • Instagram https://www.instagram.com/inmarsatmaritime/
• The winner of the competition will be announced during a livestream on our Instagram and Facebook channels.
• Closing date for the competition is 8 September 2025. After this time no further entries to this competition will be permitted.
• The rules of the competition and how to enter are as follows:
  • A video or photograph will be sent via the entry form or to email address competition@seafarersocial.com
  • To enter the competition entrants must complete the entry form with their details and upload either a video or photograph that explores how seafarers use connectivity at sea.
  • A judging panel appointed by Inmarsat Maritime and Seafarer Social will decide on one winner of the  Apple Airpod Pro headphones after the closing date. The winner will be the entry with the most compelling and authentic content as judged by the judging panel in line with the criteria listed on the competition website page.
• Multiple entries are allowed per person. By submitting a competition entry, entrants are agreeing to be bound by these terms and conditions. Entries submitted on behalf of another person will not be accepted and joint submissions are not allowed. Incomplete, illegible, misdirected or late entries will not be accepted.
• The winner will be announced on Instagram and Facebook and will be notified via email. The email will request that the winner confirm their name and delivery address via private email. If a winner fails to respond within five working days of this notification, the next most compelling and authentic content chosen by the judging panel according to the selection criteria will be chosen from the remaining valid entries to select a new winner. If any winner declines a prize or fails to respond within the required period, they forfeit any right to the prize.
• The Apple Airpod Pro headphones will be sent to the winner once safe delivery details have been confirmed via email.
• In total, there will be one set of Apple Airpod Pro headphones sent out to one chosen winner. The prize is non-refundable, non-transferable and non-exchangeable and there is no cash alternative offered.
• Inmarsat Maritime‘s decision as to those able to take part and selection of a winner is final. No correspondence relating to the competition will be entered into.
• The winner’s name and location will be available 28 days after closing date by emailing the following address – competition@seafarersocial.com. If the winner objects to their surname, location or winning entry being made available, please contact Inmarsat Maritime via Seafarer Social at competition@seafarersocial.com. In such circumstances, Inmarsat Maritime must still provide the information to the Advertising Standards Authority on request.
• Inmarsat Maritime reserves the right to offer an alternative prize of equal or greater value. In the event of unforeseen circumstances or circumstances outside its reasonable control, the Promoter reserves the right to modify or discontinue, temporarily or permanently, this promotion without prior notice.
• The prize will be sent to the address supplied within six weeks of the necessary details being provided.
• In so far as is permitted by law, the Promoter, its agents or distributors will not in any circumstances be responsible or liable to compensate the winner or accept any liability for any loss, damage, personal injury or death occurring as a result of taking up the prize except where it is caused by the negligence of the Promoter, its agents or distributors or that of their employees. Your statutory rights are not affected.
• Except for the purpose of carrying out the promotion, contacting and announcing the winner and sending out the prize, Inmarsat Maritime will not use entrants’ personal data without the express consent of the entrant. See https://www.viasat.com/privacy/
• The competition and these terms and conditions will be governed by English law and any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England.
• This competition is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook or Instagram or any other Social Network. You are providing your information to Inmarsat Maritime and not to any other party.

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