International Seafarers Union

International Seafarers Union

Santipur, India

Human rightsJustice & Legal aid
NGOInternational reach
Profile last updated: October 29, 2026

About

International Seafarers Union is a non-governmental organisation based in Santipur, India working on human rights, justice & legal aid.

The International Seafarers Union is a non-profit organisation that provides free assistance to seafarers worldwide, particularly those injured or made ill while working at sea. Its free assistance program connects seafarers with attorneys and doctors, helps them claim compensation and unpaid wages, and provides information on their rights under United States law. It operates offices in the United States, the Bahamas, India and Croatia, and states that it takes no fees from seafarers. Membership and assistance information is available on request.

Location

Santipur, India

Organisation type

NGO

Focus areas

seafarersmaritimelegal assistancefree assistance programseafarers rights

Languages

ENES

Causes & programmes

Causes

Human rightsJustice & Legal aid

How they work

Direct servicesAdvocacy & campaigning

Programmes

ISU Free Assistance Program

Human rights

Free assistance for injured or ill seafarers, including referrals to attorneys and doctors, help obtaining compensation and unpaid wages, and access to free benefits such as medical care, food and shelter.

Countries of operation

United StatesBahamasIndiaCroatia

Funding & support

Ways to support

Membership

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