Stella Maris Port Adelaide

01/06/2026

Flinders Ports are installing "a designated bus shelter at IH18-20B to serve as a Seafarer Collection/Drop-Off Zone". The shelter will provide information to assist seafarers. Information such as :
WhatsApp contact details +61 413 393 019
Phone numbers - 0413393019, 71277899
Operating hours - Mon to Fri 1pm to 5pm, exc. Public Holidays
Transport booking information - 0413393019, 71277899
Website and/or QR codes - https://www.stellamarisptadl.org/
Emergency or after-hours contacts - 0401821264 or 0438344400
Any other relevant information that may assist visiting seafarers -
Seafarers Centre at 437 Victoria Rd, Taperoo
Email [email protected]
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/portadelaidestellamaris

Seafarers Centre assisting seafarers visiting Port Adelaide. Find us on Google Maps via code 5GV2+X8

25/05/2026

The Dock 1 pedestrian bridge was officially opened this month https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1QeEyPodu2/

18/05/2026

Many thanks go to our volunteers for National Volunteer Week during the International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development (where every contribution matters)

18/05/2026

Today, 18th May, is International Day for Women in Maritime. The day is celebrating women’s contributions and promoting gender equality in the maritime industry.

(The International Day for Women in Maritime was established by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in 2021 and has been observed annually since 2022. In 2026, the day falls on May 18. Its purpose is to recognize the contributions of women across maritime professions, including seafaring, engineering, logistics, and leadership roles, while promoting gender equality, inclusion, and diversity in the sector.)

Happy Day for Women in Maritime!

07/05/2026

Over 500,000 seafarers visit Australian ports each year. Seafarer centres services can be critical to seafarer well-being. They include emergency medical support and advocacy, rights support, provision of Wi-Fi and SIM cards, transport to shops and medical appointments, support for mental and physical well-being, faith-based services, and currency exchange.

07/05/2026

https://www.humanrightsatsea.org/briefing-note-survey-seafarer-welfare-provision-australia-april-2026

Seafarer welfare remains a key aspect of port-side support, providing crews with communication, transport, welfare centres, shopping assistance, pastoral care, emergency aid, and rights-related information during port calls. As part of the Human Rights at Sea (HRAS), Maritime Levy Campaign, an onlin...

05/05/2026

Please pray for the 20,000 seafarers stuck in the Strait of Hormuz.

05/05/2026

The Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006) is a crucial international agreement aimed at ensuring decent working and living conditions for seafarers. It was adopted by the International Labour Conference on 23 February 2006 and has undergone several amendments since its entry into force on 20 August 2013. The MLC, 2006 consolidates and updates 38 existing ILO conventions, establishing comprehensive rights and protections for seafarers. It applies to all commercial vessels and aims to achieve decent work arrangements for seafarers and secure economic interests in fair competition for quality ship owners. The convention's implementation is overseen by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) in Australia, which verifies compliance through various means, including inspections and certification of vessels. The MLC, 2006 also includes provisions for seafarers' welfare, including shore leave, repatriation, and medical care. The convention's amendments reflect ongoing efforts to enhance the welfare and safety of seafarers, with the latest updates expected to enter into force by late December 2027.
Australian Maritime Safety Authority