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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
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Learn more about the staff that make change happen
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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
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
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Based in over 200 ports across 85 countries
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Based in over 200 ports across 85 countries
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The Mission is on call providing help for seafarers in over 200 ports around the world.
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With your help we can be there for everyone that needs us
Events
Learn more about our global programme of events
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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.
January 2019
Our chaplain in Rotterdam, Revd. Dennis Woodward, was interviewed by Dutch current affairs programme ‘Onderstromen’. The programme showcases the work we do in port, how computers and robots are replacing people and how MtS is still meeting the needs of seafarers.
Dennis features as Chaplain from 09:45 – 11:02 and again from 29:05 – 33:05. Logically, most bits in the programme are in Dutch. Dennis explains to the presenter how the pressure that’s put on seafarers is ultimately the responsibility of us as consumers. The whole programme looks at how the Port of Rotterdam has become “less human” (e.g. how driverless vehicles and remotely operated cranes have taken over jobs).
The programme can be accessed here
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