Merchant Navy Welfare Board

Who we are

"Supporting the provision of quality welfare services for seafarers and their dependants"

The key objectives of the Merchant Navy Welfare Board are to:
 

• To help improve the effectiveness of all those charities caring for merchant seafarers, fishermen and their dependants and this is done irrespective of nationality, religion or ethnic background.

• Strive to ensure that all welfare needs are met through the most effective deployment of resources.

• Facilitate the work of Constituent organisations through the provision of grants and specialist support services.

• Provide a dedicated welfare support and referral service for UK seafarers and their dependants.

• Manage and support Port Welfare Committees to develop local welfare services.

• Encourage and enable closer collaboration amongst both Constituent organisations and Port Welfare Committees. 

• Represent and raise awareness of seafarers’ welfare issues at national level.