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Acclaimed maritime leader and Chartered Master Mariner to steer renowned seafarer welfare charity LONDON, 30 April 2026 - The Mission to Seafarers is...
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
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Providing help for seafarers in over 200 ports around the world.
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Multiple issues effect Seafarers everyday, learn how we help
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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.
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We’re located in over 200 ports in 50 different countries
Family network
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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
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With your help we can be there for everyone that needs us
Events
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Legacy
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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.
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
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.
April 2019
We are pleased to announce that the Mission to Seafarers was represented in the Virgin London Marathon, on Sunday 28th April by Andrew Huxley, who ran the epic 26.2 mile distance in just 4:16:37 and raised an incredible £3,033.55 for the charity.
Andrew Huxley has worked in the maritime insurance sector for the last 12 years with the Thomas Miller group, and so felt strongly about supporting The Mission to Seafarer’s valuable work, providing support to seafarers internationally. Andrew only took up running 5 years ago when he hit 50 and his wife persuaded him to participate in the local park run. In his words, “He couldn’t even run the 5k distance. The next year he did a couple of half marathons and before long became a regular and slightly above average for age runner!” Andrew has run two previous marathons. In November 2017 he ran in the Istanbul Marathon and finished in 4:11 and then last October he ran the Amsterdam Marathon in 3:59! You can check out the Power of 10 website where you can see Andrew’s successes. If you would like to sponsor Andrew for his fantastic support of the Mission to Seafarers then please do at: www.justgiving.com/fundraising/andrew-huxley2
Thank you so much Andrew for all of the amazing work you have put in over the past year, not only fundraising but training every day to make this event such a success.
If you would like to fundraise for The Mission to Seafarers in a challenge event, such as a run, bike ride or something even more adventurous please contact [email protected] for more information.
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