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

Support us with a legacy gift.

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 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

In Memory

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Our Issues

We address a diverse array of challenges, providing support and assistance to more than 1.4 million seafarers worldwide, ensuring their well-being and safety at sea.

Working long hours is part of life at sea, but the Mission is very clear that seafarers must be allowed proper rest periods...

Seafarers are cut off from their loved ones for months on end – sometimes up to a year...

Abandonment of ships and of the crews on board has been highlighted by...

Mental health problems on board ships is a key area of concern for The Mission to Seafarers...

The Mission to Seafarers has campaigned tirelessly for more media and public...

Seafaring remains one of the world’s most dangerous jobs...

Thousands of seafarers are injured at sea each year, with a number of fatalities also being recorded...

Every ship is registered to a flag state; some of which offer better levels of care for seafarers than others...

Not all ships adhere to the law stating they need to supply seafarers with adequate food & water...

Many seafarers are now being forced to work past the end of their contracts...

Just 2% of the 1.89 million seafarers worldwide are female. We aim to address this imbalance...

Covid-19 has added further complications when it comes to granting shore leave to seafarers...

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