An international charity dedicated to the relief of need, hardship or distress amongst seafarers of all nationalities, irrespective of gender, races, colour and creeds.

An international umbrella organisation dedicated to the practical implementation of the International Labour Organisation instruments on Seafarers Welfare Convention 163 & Recommendation 173. The ICSW is a Company Limited by Guarantee registered under United Kingdom Law. The ICSW is a 'Not For Profit' organisation governed by its Memorandum of Association, Articles of Association and Rules. The ICSW is a voluntary organisation established for the purpose of bringing together appropriate interests in the field of seafarers' welfare and thus provides a forum for information exchange as well as for the coordination of projects on the care of seafarers.

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