Seafarer welfare in Malta
Centres, helplines, and rights routes for crew calling at ports in Malta. 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).
Welfare centres (1)
- Stella Maris VallettaStella Maris (Apostleship of the Sea)wifitransportchapelcounselling
Top ports in Malta
- Balzan (MTBAL)
- Birzebbugia (MTBZE)
- Blata l'Bajda (MTBLA)
- Cirkewwa (MTCKW)
- Delimara (MTDMP)
- Floriana (MTFLO)
- Ghargur (MTGHA)
- Gzira (MTGZI)
- Kirkop (MTKIR)
- Malta Freeport Distripark (MTDIS)
- Marsa (MTMSA)
- Marsamxett (MTMSX)
And 7 more — see all Malta 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Welfare data is community-contributed and may be out of date.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.