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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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The first digital seafarers’ centre in your pocket.
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The Sea
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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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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.
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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
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.
By Will Eillson
seaV is more than a community and social network; it’s the only fully automated digital logbook for seafarers.
The free app uses live and historical AIS data records to create a complete digital log of a seafarer’s professional experience. Sea-time is an important metric which is usually calculated manually. seaV automatically calculates all sea-time which has raised some interesting applications.
seaV has a simple interface. Seafarers only need to input basic voyage details from their discharge book and seaV will automatically add much more detail using historical ship tracking data records.
This means the app can automatical- ly log sea time according to rank, ship type and regions traded.
Having established a solid user base and taken on their feedback, seaV will shortly be introducing My seaV, which allows seafarers to view and export a highly detailed experience record to help with future job applications. Ship profiles are also being introduced to add more detail to a record, and to make it easier to connect with crew mates.
Mentoring plays a significant role in training. seaV is the ideal tool for mentors and training instructors to follow the progress and stay in touch with their mentees.
seaV invites seafarers to share their knowledge and expertise with their peers and those who follow them to help build a stronger and more supported global maritime community. Shore-based colleagues and the wider community can use seaV to connect with friends and family working at sea and the ships they sail on. Above all, seaV is the barometer of international seafaring – through the platform users can document in words and pictures what is happening, where they have been, how far they have sailed and, importantly, how the pandemic has affected them.
Will Ellison is a naval architect and co-founder of seaV. Seafarers can join seaV for free at https://seav.io/.
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