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.
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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
Back
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
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
Corporate partnerships
Multiple issues effect Seafarers everyday, learn how we help tackle them
Events
Learn more about our global program of events
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
Back
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
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
Corporate partnerships
Multiple issues effect Seafarers everyday, learn how we help tackle them
Events
Learn more about our global program of events
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
14/06/1947 - 31/07/2022
Born on the Isle of Wight on 14th June 1947.
In 1964 he felt a calling to the sea and signed on to his first ship, the Queen Mary, in the August of that year.
He spent the next few years signing on to different merchant vessels that took him to different ports on both sides of the Atlantic.
In July 1967 he signed on to the Queen Elizabeth for his return back to home.
However the sea was in his blood and within a month he had signed on with BP tankers. He stayed with BP over the next 9 years, until 1st February 1977, during this time he visited countless ports and countries from the US and Europe to Africa and around to the middle east as well as Japan and New Zealand.
Although he spent many years ashore after the birth of his two children, Daniel and Louise, he always felt the sea calling him.
He spent the last few years of his working life working on the Wightlink FastCat ferry service between the Isle of Wight and Portsmouth.
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