About Us

Maritime Welfare Ltd is a charitable company which was formed by the Sailors’ Society New Zealand Charitable Trust. The company was formed to bid for contracts offered by the NZ Government Department, Maritime New Zealand to provide seafarers welfare service in NZ ports.

The company is currently providing welfare services in the ports of Auckland, Picton and Bluff.

Governance
Chairman: Shannon Hegan
Executive Director: Larry Robbins
Director: Michael Ardern

National Welfare Manager: Rev Aaron Ironside

History and Background