Relief funds

When seafarers or their families face sudden or unforeseen crises, they may find themselves in financial difficulty with an immediate need to cover emergency costs. ISWAN is here to help. We administer the Seafarers’ Emergency Fund for all seafarers and their dependants.

We also administer an additional relief fund for seafarers and their families who have been affected by affected by incidents of maritime piracy, armed robbery or hostage-taking.

Seafarers’ Emergency Fund

The Seafarers’ Emergency Fund is a fund managed by ISWAN to provide immediate, essential aid to seafarers and their close families, who are directly involved in sudden and unforeseen crises.

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Maritime Piracy Humanitarian Response Fund

The Maritime Piracy Humanitarian Response Fund, administered by ISWAN, provides grants to seafarers and their families who have been affected by maritime piracy, armed robbery or hostage-taking.=

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