Korea Seamen's Welfare
About
Korea Seamen's Welfare is the Korean seafarer-welfare network, principally operating in Busan, Incheon, and Ulsan to support Korean and international seafarers calling at Korean ports. It coordinates with the Mission to Seafarers and Stella Maris on inter-faith activities and welfare provision.
Mission
Welfare support for Korean and international seafarers in Korean ports.
What to expect at a centre
A KSW centre typically offers wifi, transport, shop, and chaplaincy support. The centres are well-connected to local hospitals and immigration authorities for any practical help needed during a port call.
What to bring
Bring your seaman's book and the ship's port-call paperwork; Korean immigration is strict on shore-leave documentation for seafarers.