Support in Hong Kong and overseas
Emotional support for seafarers
Emotional support for seafarers facing isolation, long hours or the pressures of life at sea, with links to support in Hong Kong and overseas.
Emotional support
At a glance
Who it is for
Seafarers feeling lonely, under pressure or emotionally distressed
Format
Hong Kong hotline, email and international support centres
Availability
Hong Kong hotline open 24 hours; overseas centre hours vary
Language
Languages vary between support centres
Fee
Telephone or data charges may depend on your location
Your voice deserves to be heard
Working at sea can mean long periods away from home, isolation, exhaustion, and difficult living or working conditions. You do not need to wait until things become a crisis before talking to someone.
Reasons you might contact us
You may be away from home for a long time, out of touch with family and friends, under pressure from work or living conditions, working long hours, exhausted, lonely or feeling low. Any of these is a valid reason to seek support.
Find support that is available where you are
You can contact the Hong Kong 24-hour hotline or Befriending Email. If you are elsewhere, use Befrienders Worldwide to find a support centre in another region. Opening hours, languages and contact details vary, so check the centre's current information before contacting it.
Service details
For: Seafarers feeling lonely, under pressure or emotionally distressed
How: Hong Kong hotline, email and international support centres
Available: Hong Kong hotline open 24 hours; overseas centre hours vary
Finding life at sea difficult?
You can call the Hong Kong hotline or use Befrienders Worldwide to find support in another region.
Last verified: 19 August 2026
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