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Welfare service abroad

Here you will find information about welfare services in foreign ports and international contact points for seafarers abroad

Sjømannskirken - Norwegian Church Abroad

Sjømannskirken have churches around the world and serve Norwegians abroad, including chaplains visiting Norwegian oil installations in the North Sea and ships.
The Norwegian Maritime Authority is a member of the international welfare organization for seafarers, which works to promote the health and well-being of seafarers and assist seafarers and their families who need support due to their work at sea.

ISWAN

The International Seafarer's Welfare and Assistance Network

ISWAN Seafarer Centre Directory

Select a port and find available welfare centres for seafarers.

ISWAN SeafarerHelp

Free, confidential, multilingual helpline available 24 hours 365 days a year for seafarers and their families.
Sea Health & Welfare

Welfare facilities related to the Danish Maritime Authority.

Finnish Seamen's Service

Welfare facilities related to the Finnish Maritime Administration

Seaman's service

Welfare facilities related to the Swedish Maritime Administration