Seafarer welfare in Tunisia
Centres, helplines, and rights routes for crew calling at ports in Tunisia. 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)
- Stella Maris TunisStella Maris (Apostleship of the Sea)wifitransportchapelcounselling
- Stella Maris RadèsStella Maris (Apostleship of the Sea)wifitransportchapelcounselling
Top ports in Tunisia
- Al Hammamat (TNHMM)
- Al Marsá (TNTZE)
- Ariana (TNARI)
- Ashtart Terminal (TNASH)
- Bizerte (TNBIZ)
- Borj Cedria (TNBJC)
- Chebba (TNCHB)
- Didon (TNDID)
- Djerba (TNDJE)
- Gabès (TNGAE)
- Jarjis (TNJAR)
- Kebili (TNKEB)
And 13 more — see all Tunisia 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Welfare data is community-contributed and may be out of date.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.