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Contact SeafarerHelp for emotional, wellbeing and practical support - free, confidential, available 24/7/365

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Find out more about SeafarerHelp

SeafarerHelp is a free, confidential, multilingual helpline for seafarers and their families, available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. SeafarerHelp is operated by the International Seafarers' Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN), an international maritime charity which works to improve the lives of seafarers and their families.

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Seafarer stories

Discover how we have made a difference to seafarers' lives

Seafarer bullied by captain

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Unpaid wages and deteriorating conditions on board

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Emotional support

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