Seafarer welfare in Papua New Guinea
Centres, helplines, and rights routes for crew calling at ports in Papua New Guinea. 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 (2)
- Mission to Seafarers Port MoresbyThe Mission to Seafarerswifitransportchapelcounselling
- Mission to Seafarers LaeThe Mission to Seafarerswifitransportchapelcounselling
Top ports in Papua New Guinea
- Abau (PGABW)
- Ahioma (PGAHO)
- Aiambak (PGAIA)
- Akinum (PGAKI)
- Alcester Island (PGALC)
- Alotau (PGGUR)
- Amio (PGAMI)
- Anewa Bay (PGANB)
- Boigu Island (PGBOI)
- Boroko (PGBOR)
- Buka (PGBUA)
- Buna (PGBNA)
And 68 more — see all Papua New Guinea 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Welfare data is community-contributed and may be out of date.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.