India’s Directorate General of Maritime Administration in Mumbai has published its monthly report for September 2026. It shows 323,429 active Indian seafarers in 2025, 75 open abandonment cases involving 608 seafarers, a 90.6% closure rate for e-Navik grievances, and Rs 2.85 crore paid from the welfare fund.
Seafarer welfare centres give crews a place to rest, call home and get help in port. This practical 2026 guide explains the services they offer, what MLC 2006 says about shore welfare, how to find a centre in your next port, and how welfare staff can support you in a crisis.
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