About our charity

The Mission to Seafarers provides help to the 1.89 million people who face danger every day to keep our global economy afloat.

What is a seafarer

Support for anyone working in the seafaring industry

Our impact

Providing help for seafarers in over 200 ports around the world.

Our issues

Multiple issues effect Seafarers everyday, learn how we help

Our people

Learn more about the staff that make change happen

Careers

Impacts on the lives of people across the world

Publications

Explore our latest publications, reports, and stories showcasing the impact of our work.

Where can I get help?

We are here for you 24/7

Download our app

The first digital seafarers’ centre in your pocket.

Find a port

We’re located in over 200 ports in 50 different countries

Family network

Learn more about the community we’re building for seafarers’ families

The Sea

The latest maritime news and safety information for seafarers.

WeCare

An initiative designed to improve the mental health and wellbeing of seafarers

Training

We have a range of e-learning for seafarers and their families

Seafarers happiness index

A platform for seafarers to share their views and be a catalyst for change

Contact our Chaplaincy team

Support for anyone working in the seafaring industry

Make a donation

With your help we can be there for everyone that needs us

Events

Learn more about our global programme of events

Legacy and in memory

Support us with a legacy gift, or give in memory of someone special.

Resources

A collection of free resources to help you raise funds and share the work we do

Fundraising

Based in over 200 ports across 85 countries

Volunteering

Based in over 200 ports across 85 countries

School resources

Based in over 200 ports across 85 countries

Knitting

The Mission is on call providing help for seafarers in over 200 ports around the world.

Corporate Support

Learn how your business or organisation can make a impact

Corporate programmes

Corporate Campaigns

Training programmes

Make meaningful and impacts on the lives of people around the world

Trust & foundations

Multiple issues effect Seafarers everyday, learn how we help tackle them

Support Us

Discover ways you as an individual can support us and the 1000's of seafa...

Sea Sunday

Learn more about the staff that make change happen

Celebrating seafarers

Learn more about the staff that make change happen

Christmas Shop

Appeals

The Mission to Seafarers provides help and support to the 1.89 million crewmen and women who face danger every day to keep our global economy afloat.

Seafarers How can we help you?

Find a port with one of our centres
Take part in our WeCare programmes
Speak to a chaplain online today
Complete our happiness index survey

Find out how we can support you

Supporters How can you help us?

Donate online in just a few clicks
Engage as a corporate partner
Volunteer as a ship visitor, speaker, and more
Sign up to receive our magazine

Help us to help seafarers

Join us this Sea Sunday to honour the courageous men and women who keep our world moving. To help your church or community celebrate, we’ve created a selection of resources that are available to download or request here.

Seafarers are responsible for transporting over 90% of the world’s goods and fuels

Collectively there are an estimated 1.89m seafarers across the world operating on 74,000 ships. These men and women of all nationalities, spend up to nine months at sea, far from families, friends and loved ones.

With a history dating back to 1856, The Mission to Seafarers supports the men and women working at sea when they need us most, as they experience loneliness and mental health issues, combined with limited access to internet onboard ships. We have over 200+ ports in 50 countries, operating day and night, 365 days a year.

Help us to help these essential key workers - who bring more than 90% of our goods and fuels - in a variety of ways, from donating online, corporate support or volunteering.

Sea Sunday 2025 Volunteering Corporate partnerships Flying Angel Campaign 2025 Make a donation now Remember us in your will

Latest updates from
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Latest News 18th June 2025

Press release: The Mission to Seafarers launches Maritime Mountain Race to support seafarers across Europe

Entries open for a new endurance event in the Swiss Alps, bringing together prof...

Maritime Mountain Race

We are delighted to announce our European Challenge Event - Maritime Mountain Race! Join the Mission and fellow shipping companies and colleagues for The Maritime Mountain Race, a...

Flying Angel Campaign 2023

We invite your company to support seafarers’ welfare by donating to our 2023 Campaign. Donations of any size are welcome. To find out how you can support our vital services please read or download the campaign brochure.

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Flying Angel News - February 2023

The Mission to Seafarers’ free printed magazine. It is a great way to find out about our work, with regular feature showcasing what we are doing to help Seafarers all over the world.

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End of Financial Year Appeal

Thank you so much for your very kind and generous support over the past financial year. There is no doubt that through your genero...

Twitter 1 year ago

Safety risks need to be addressed A tragic incident off the coast of the Netherlands in July highlighted the dangers surrounding the carriage of lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles. Find out more here https://t.co/HEvalYDnna

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Our Work

200+

Ports

121

Flying Angel Centres

302,645

Seafarers reached in 2023

130,828

seafarers transported in 2023

The Seafarers Happiness Index

Seafarers Happiness Index

Our Seafarers Happiness Index gives a snapshot of the issues affecting men and women working at sea. Take our survey to share your views or read our latest report.

We have a range of publications that detail our work and vision. These include our Trustees’ Annual Report, Flying Angel News and our strategy for 2022

We’re one of the largest port-based welfare operators in the world, with over 180 years of supporting seafarers& their families.

Download Happy at Sea now to get started

Download the app from the Apple iOS app store, or the Google Play store for android devices. We've made an effort to keep the size of the app tiny, so it's downloadable with little internet connection.

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