Merchant Navy Welfare Board (India)

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About Us

Merchant Navy
Welfare Board India

The Merchant Navy Welfare Board (India) is a registered welfare organisation dedicated to promoting the welfare, rights, safety, and well-being of merchant seafarers and their families across India.

MNWB serves as a national coordinating platform bringing together seafarers' welfare organisations, Port Welfare Committees, maritime trade unions, welfare centres, and industry partners — advancing the principles of the ILO Maritime Labour Convention, 2006.

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What We Do

Our Core Services

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Seafarers' Welfare Support

Guidance, resources, and support to welfare organisations, Port Welfare Committees, and maritime charities across India.

Seafarers' Helpline

Round-the-clock assistance for wage disputes, repatriation, harassment, abandonment, and medical emergencies.

Ship Welfare Visits

Training welfare officers to conduct ship visits and assess the welfare needs of seafarers at Indian ports.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Programmes promoting mental health awareness, resilience, stress management, and peer support for seafarers.

Port Welfare Committees

Supporting the establishment of Seafarers' Welfare Centres at every major and minor port in India.

Global Cadetship Programme

Supporting aspiring maritime professionals with career guidance, sponsorships, and onboard training placements.

Emergency Support

Seafarers'
Emergency Helpline

Our dedicated helpline assists seafarers and families facing wage disputes, repatriation, harassment, abandonment, and medical emergencies.

Call +91 91771 09489

Wage Disputes

Repatriation

Medical Emergencies

Abandonment

Harassment & Bullying

Legal Advice

Accident Claims

Contract Issues

Our People

Leadership

Advisory Board Chairman

Shri Ramdas Athawale

Hon'ble Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, Govt. of India

The Merchant Navy Welfare Board (India) is privileged and honored to have the guidance and support of Shri Ramdas Athawale, Hon'ble Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, as the Advisory Board Chairman.

His encouragement and commitment towards the welfare of seafarers have significantly contributed to the promotion of welfare initiatives and the establishment of seafarers' welfare facilities across Indian ports.

Chairman

Dr. N. Reuben Paul

Dr. N. Reuben Paul is an internationally respected maritime welfare leader, humanitarian strategist, philanthropist, and global advocate for seafarers' rights. Born in Visakhapatnam, he has dedicated over two decades to improving the welfare, dignity, and working conditions of seafarers worldwide.

With academic backgrounds in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Journalism, and Shipping & Logistics Management, he combined technical expertise with humanitarian leadership. He also received advanced maritime and welfare training across several countries, including the USA, UK, Germany, Singapore, Switzerland, and the UAE.

In 2001, Dr. Paul became the first representative from India and South Asiato serve on the International Committee on Seafarers' Welfare, which later evolved into ISWAN. In 1999, he was appointed National Representative in India for Sailors' Society (UK), leading several welfare initiatives for seafarers and their families.

Known for his humanitarian values, philanthropy, and leadership, Dr. Paul continues to inspire the global maritime community through his lifelong commitment to service, dignity, and social welfare.

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Dedicated to advancing seafarers' welfare, rights, fair employment, and social justice — nationally and internationally.

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Core Values

Principles
That Drive Us

Service

Compassionate and professional service to seafarers and their families.

Integrity

Transparency, accountability, and ethical practices in all activities.

Collaboration

Building partnerships across the maritime sector to maximise welfare impact.

Respect

Protecting the dignity, rights, and well-being of every seafarer.

Excellence

Delivering welfare services aligned with international standards.

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Supporting Seafarers,
Everywhere They Sail

Join our growing network of welfare organisations, port committees, maritime charities, and industry stakeholders working together for India's seafarers.

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