PROVIDING
SUPPORT
To Seafarers
in New Zealand.
PRACTICE
AREAS
ADVOCACY
Raising issues with Maritime New Zealand and other organisations.
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WELFARE SUPPORT
Listening to crew and assisting with concerns where possible. Being
available to listen to their stories.
WIFI
Coordination with port companies of the supply of WIFI units at the port.
SHOPPING
Arranging personal shopping for crew unable to do it themselves.
TRANSPORT
Transporting crew members to town and back to vessel. Service may vary per port.
CENTRES
Offering a welcoming environment at the local Seafarers Centres. Service may vary per port.
SEAFARERS WELFARE BOARD
FOR NEW ZEALAND
The Seafarers Welfare Board for New Zealand Incorporated is an incorporated society
and registered New Zealand charity, which was established in 1964.
It's main members are Mission to Seafarers, Sailors Society and Stella Maris.
SWBNZ liaises with our main members and a number of other organisations who are
interested in seafarers' welfare, many of those are also members of the SWBNZ.
A document with more info can be downloaded HERE (.pdf 78 kb)
RESOURCES & LINKS
The Mission To Seafarers
www.missiontoseafarers.org
The Mission To Seafarers Wellington
www.mtswellington.org.nz
Maritime Labour Convention, 2006
Download the full PDF HERE