The Seafarers Welfare Board has been providing counselling, access to books, the internet and toll calls to seafarers for years and a charity providing support services to visiting seafarers will be able to increase resources following a funding boost from the government, says an article published in RNZ.
Law ChangeRunning off charity donations a law change will see part of the Maritime Levy go towards the board which operates in 11 ports around the country.
Transport Minister’s voice for crew...https://mfame.guru/seafarers-to-have-more-support-counselling-internet-access/