Seafarer welfare in Lebanon
Centres, helplines, and rights routes for crew calling at ports in Lebanon. 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 Lebanon
- Amchit (LBACT)
- Beirut (LBBEY)
- Bekaa (LBLN8)
- Brummana (LBBRU)
- Byblos (LBBYL)
- Chekka (LBCHK)
- Dora (LBDRA)
- Jieh (LBJIE)
- Khalde (LBKHA)
- Ouzai (LBOUZ)
- Saydå (LBSAY)
- Selaata (LBSEL)
And 4 more — see all Lebanon 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Welfare data is community-contributed and may be out of date.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.