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Peter’s July 2026 Blog
Amidst the multiple challenges of decarbonisation, digitalisation or geopolitical risk, the maritime industry would do well to continue to reflect on ...
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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.
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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.
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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
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An initiative designed to improve the mental health and wellbeing of seafarers
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We have a range of e-learning for seafarers and their families
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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
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A collection of free resources to help you raise funds and share the work we do
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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.
October 2020
With office Christmas parties likely to be subdued virtual affairs why not share the joy of Christmas and donate the money instead to seafarers in need?
Mission supporter Bob Sanguinetti, CEO of the UK Chamber of Shipping, has called seafarers the “unsung heroes of global trade” during the pandemic, ensuring the UK had been supplied with enough food, medicines, and essential goods.
Unfortunately, this Christmas we know many office Christmas parties will be cancelled, but the unsung heroes of the seas will continue to work and deliver all the items we need to make our Christmas as enjoyable as possible. Our ask is simple; please share the joy of Christmas and donate the money that would have been spent on your office Christmas party to seafarers in need. Your donation will ensure each and every seafarer we can reach will know they have not been forgotten and they will be able to spend some time enjoying their own celebrations.
1.89 million people work at sea, and with your help we can be there for everyone that needs us.
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