the mission to seafarers - caring for seafarers around the world
This area of our website is designed to provide information and help to the seafarers we support. From communication to confidential support, you can navigate the pages using the links on the left.
From Thailand to Tanzania, the Mission to Seafarers is there for the world’s 1.3 million seafarers of all ranks, nationalities and beliefs. We offer:
Ship-visiting – Our chaplains visit hundreds of ships a day in ports around the world to give seafarers a friendly welcome and offer help, support and advice.
Flying Angel centres – We have seafarers’ centres in 100 ports, offering food and drink, television, books and a place to relax away from your ship.
A chance to call home – Our Flying Angel phone card is known by seafarers around the world and can be used to contact friends and loved ones. At our centres you’ll find wifi internet for Skype calls, as well as phone connections.
Transport – In many ports our chaplains provide transport to take seafarers to the nearest town for shopping and sightseeing, so that you can make the most of your time ashore.
Someone to talk to – Our chaplains are good listeners. If you just need someone to talk to about worries or problems, they will be happy to sit with you and offer support and advice.
Welfare services – If you’re having employment problems, have not been paid or need help accessing legal advice, our chaplains can help you to speak to the right people.
Health at sea - It is often difficult to keep a healthy lifestyle when you are a seafarer. We have supplied some useful advice and links which we hope will help you to keep healthy on board - fitness, healthy eating, lifestyle advice etc. See the link 'Health at sea' on the left menu, or click here.
Emergency help – If you are in trouble in a foreign port the Mission to Seafarers is there to help. Our chaplains can contact your family and find local support and advice. We are there for seafarers who have no one else to turn to.
Spiritual support - Mission centres provide Christian services, spiritual support and opportunities for prayer and quiet reflection. We serve seafarers of all beliefs and work in partnership with other faith groups to meet their spiritual needs, whatever they may be.
