Port Welfare Committees
Across all three of our ports we have Port Welfare Committees established with key stakeholders including Australian Maritime Safety Authority, Mission to Seafarers and our port users.
These committees are a collaborative effort to drive improvements for seafarers visiting our ports and are one way we advocate for seafarers.
Seafarer welfare organisation support
In our regions we support Mission to Seafarers and Stella Maris in the important respite work they undertake for seafarers. Each vessel visit provides an opportunity for trade, but it also provides an opportunity for seafarers to leave their vessel temporarily for a break and to experience everything our wonderful towns have to offer.
We provide financial and in kind support each year for these services to continue operating as well as gardening services, comforts such as massage chairs and bicycles to give seafarers a chance to explore.
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International Transport Workers Federation
We support a number of our staff to volunteer with the International Transport Workers Federation to undertake vessel checks to ensure compliance to international standards. This includes checking that seafarers are being paid appropriately, have access to adequate food supplies and living conditions.
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Free wifi
We also issue free wifi boxes to vessels in port to provide the opportunity for seafarers to connect with their loved ones at home. Often seafarers are away from home for up to eight months at a time and so connecting with loved ones is important to prevent a feeling of isolation.
