Maritime New Zealand

Seafarer Welfare Grants 2025 - Expressions of Interest

Maritime NZ is inviting applications from suitably qualified and experienced organisations to deliver Seafarer Welfare services which contribute to New Zealand meeting its obligations under the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) from 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026.

Any organisation that can ensure that international seafarers working on board a ship have access to shore-based facilities and services (noted in the specified activities on the website) to secure their health and well-being at a specified port(s) across New Zealand’s international trading ports can apply for the grant.

Applying for a Grant:
If you would like to apply for a grant, download the application form here. Once completed please email us at SeafarerWelfareGrants@maritimenz.govt.nz

Access to the application form is via the following site https://www.maritimenz.govt.nz/commercial/safety/maritime-labour-convention/seafarer-welfare/.

If you have any questions or require any further information please email SeafarerWelfareGrants@maritimenz.govt.nz
closing date of questions will be 7 May 2025. Final day for answers will be 9 May 2025.


Applications will close on Monday 12 May 2025 at 5.00pm.

Department/Business Unit: Maritime New Zealand

Status Open
Tenderer https://www.gets.govt.nz/MNZ
Closing 12 May 2025 5:00 PM NZST
Reference 31419101
Notice Type Invitation to Participate (ITP)
Regions New Zealand
Contact Details Olivia Tuatoko
04 494 1226
Published 7 Apr 2025 2:30 PM NZST

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