gibraltarport.com Seafarers’ Welfare : Gibraltar Port Authority

Organization : Gibraltar Port Authority
Type of Facility : Seafarers’ Welfare
Country: Gibraltar

Website : https://www.gibraltarport.com/

Seafarers’ Welfare :

The Gibraltar Port Welfare Committee (GPWC) coordinates the provision of welfare services to merchant seafarers visiting the Port.

Related : Gibraltar Ship Registry Full Registration Gibraltar : www.statusin.org/8772.html

It provide a forum where all those involved in seafarers’ welfare can meet regularly, share information, provide mutual support and generally network. They also provide an opportunity to brief members on wider issues that may affect seafarers and their families visiting or resident around their ports.

The GPWC have a useful website which provides further information on facilities available in Gibraltar and this can be accessed by clicking on the following link: GPWC website

Gibraltar Seafarers’ Centre:
Mediterranean Mission to Seafarers Centre,
Flying Angel Club,
North Mole,
Gibraltar

Tel: +350 200 41799 or +350 200 78377

Gibraltar Port Welfare Committee (MNWB):
Mediterranean Mission to Seafarers, Apostleship of the Sea, Sailor Society, Seaman’s Welfare Fund

The list below contains names and telephone numbers and e-mail addresses to contact for assistance and support to Seafarers whether ashore or afloat.

Full Services and Facilities :
** Cruise ships can berth alongside both sides of the Cruise Terminal within an hour of leaving the main shipping lanes. A total quay length of 940 metres allows up to four medium sized or two large sized vessels to berth alongside simultaneously.

** The Port’s attractive and efficient Cruise Terminal has a range of facilities including telephones, bar/cafeteria, arts and craft shops, display areas and a Gibraltar Tourist Board Information office.
** The Cruise Terminal is situated within the restricted security zone with a visible but discreet security presence including x-ray machines and metal detectors.

** Port waters are patrolled continuously by the Gibraltar Port Authority, Ministry of Defence and the Royal Gibraltar Police Marine Section.

** Gibraltar is a busy commercial port and a multi-service centre with plenty of experience across a diverse range of activities from bunkers, provisioning and crew changes to the supply of spare parts and repairs.

** Bunkers – full bunkering facilities are available for visiting vessels.

** Supplies – Gibraltar can supply a full range of produce. Urgent spares can also be air-freighted to the local airport. All provisions and spare parts are supplied free of VAT in Gibraltar.

** Crew changes – With its airport located only a few minutes from the Cruise Terminal, Gibraltar is ideal for crew changes. An extra advantage is that personnel joining ships do not need visas.

** Ship agents – Gibraltar has numerous shipping agencies with wide experience in serving cruise ships and their passengers.

** Repairs – Gibdock operates a ship repair facility which includes three dry docks. The largest can accommodate vessels up to 270 metres in length. The shipyard also carries out work alongside or at anchor. A number of other companies do alongside repair work, and underwater repairs, hull cleaning and maintenance. Refer to the Maritime Directory.

James Ferro MBE :
Chairman GPWC
Tel :+350 20076502
Mob :+350 57405000
E-Mail: ironja AT gibtelecom.net

Clive Nuza :
Deputy Chairman GPWC
Tel :+350 20071797
Mob: +350-58008159
E-Mail :clivechris7 AT hotmail.com

Fr Peter Ford :
Port Chaplain
Mobile: +350 54038431

Rev John Paddock :
Port Chaplain (Church of England)
Mobile: +350 56000360
Email :portchaplain AT gibtelecom.net

Fr Derek Alvarez :
Port Chaplain (R C)
Tel :+350 20076688
Mob :+350 54006914
E-Mail :Derek.alvarez AT hotmail.com

Revd Fidel Patron :
Port Chaplain (Methodist)
Tel :+350 20040870
Mob :+350-58137000
E-Mail :fidel AT methodist.org.gi

Other religious clerics are available on request.
Do not hesitate to contact us; we are ready to serve