Welfare and support
We believe that the welfare and wellbeing of seafarers is incredibly important. But life at sea can sometimes be challenging, and having someone to turn to can make all the difference. On this page you will find trusted resources offering confidential support that you can turn to in times of need, wherever you are in the world.
SeafarerHelp is a free, confidential, multilingual helpline for seafarers and their families, available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
ISWAN is there for all seafarers and their families around the world, whatever they are facing, providing free helpline services, educational resources, relief funds and humanitarian support.
https://www.iswan.org.uk/seafarerhelp/
We work in over 200 ports across 50 countries around the world and are available 365 days of the year. Our network of chaplains, staff and volunteers can help with any problem – whether it’s emotional, practical or spiritual help that you need. The Mission to Seafarers is here to support the men and women working at sea when they need us most.
https://www.missiontoseafarers.org/seafarers
Sailors’ Society works with the global maritime industry, supporting seafarers and their families in need through our helpline, crisis response network, wellness training, emergency grants and peer support groups.
https://sailors-society.org/seafarers/
Seafarers Hospital Society is an established charity dedicated to meeting health, welfare and advice needs of seafarers. We provide health and welfare grants and a number of other services exclusively for seafarers. If you are, or have been a merchant seafarer or a fisher, we’re here to help you and the people who depend on you. We also provide advice and support to Royal Navy and Royal Marine personnel through SAIL
https://seahospital.org.uk/help-for-you/
Stella Maris is an International Maritime charity supporting seafarers, fishers, and their families in the UK and around the world.
Stella Maris can help seafarers in need with our practical, spiritual, and emotional support.