Seafarer welfare in Bahamas
Centres, helplines, and rights routes for crew calling at ports in Bahamas. Welfare centres provide free transport, Wi-Fi, religious services, chaplaincy, and counselling. Helplines below are free and confidential.
In-country helplines
- Global · 24/7💬 WhatsApp +44 7909 470732
- Global · 24/7 for emergencies
- Global · Online
- Global · Online
- Global · Varies by port
- Africa · Refer to ISWAN SeafarerHelp 24/7
Global helplines (24/7)
Full directory at /help/helplines (123+ organisations).
Top ports in Bahamas
- Andros Town, Andros Island (BSASD)
- Bock Cay (BSBKC)
- Cape Eleuthera (BSCEL)
- Chub Cay, Berry Islands (BSCCZ)
- Clifton Point (BSCLP)
- Cockburn Town (BSCBT)
- Congo Town (BSCOX)
- Crooked Island (BSCRI)
- Eleuthera Island (BSELE)
- Freeport, Grand Bahama (BSFPO)
- George Town, Great Exuma Island (BSGGT)
- Gorda Cay (BSGOC)
And 24 more — see all Bahamas ports.
Your rights in port
- Shore leave — FAL Convention Std 3.44 + ILO C185.
- Medical care — TMAS, P&I cover, MLC Reg 4.1.
- Abandonment — MLC A2.5.2 financial security.
- Unpaid wages — evidence + ITF inspector + Notice of Intent to Arrest.
- PSC complaint — route via the local administration.
Welfare data is community-contributed and may be out of date. Tell us if a centre has closed, moved, or changed services.