The committee is uniquely placed to advice those in need of assistance and provide practical help, recreation, legal assistance, education, and other charitable services for the comfort and well-being of seafarers of all nations and it is purely dedicated for the implementation of the national and international conventions and instruments on seafarers’ welfare and to assist/co-operate other Maritime Welfare Organizations.

It also provides advice and assistance to seafarers in such cases with their legal and work related problems.

The centre for seafarers welfare is a member of International Committee on Seafarers Welfare (ICSW) London.