Getting help
On this page you can find out more information about the support provided to seafarers
Make a complaint under the MLC
Under the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), you can make a complaint about the living and working conditions on a New Zealand ship or a foreign-flagged ship in New Zealand waters.
No action can be taken against a seafarer because they have made a Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) complaint.
Learn about to make a complaint under the MLC.
Support services
Learn about the seafarer welfare support services available at ports in New Zealand, and how to contact providers.
Seafarer welfare – overview
Learn about seafarer welfare in New Zealand., including the Seafarer Welfare Grants Programme.