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Take a tour of the Mission to Seafarers, Port of Vancouver with Chaplain Peter Smyth.

Crews from the Phillipines and Ukraine enjoy a friendly match of foosball while on shore at Mission to Seafarers Thunder Bay.

Zoom way out to see what a 3,000 item donation for the Saint John Christmas Box Campaign looks like at the Mission to Seafarers Saint John, New Brunswick.

The Zaandam crew enjoy shore leave at Mission to Seafarers Halifax station. Who doesn’t love Bob Marley?!

Take a tour of Mission to Seafarers Thunder Bay, Ontario, courtesy of Chaplain Ed Swayze.

Stories Learn how the Mission to Seafarers Thunder Bay provides vital care, connection, and compassion to international crews at Canada’s most inland port, “a small dot on the map”, that plays a big role in supporting seafarers from around the

Stories Discover how a simple act of kindness at the Saint John Seafarers’ Mission sparked a circle of generosity, as seafarers with little to spare gave back and inspired a community effort to keep offering comfort and care.

Stories At the Mission to Seafarers Canada (Southern Ontario), every connection tells a story—whether it’s a volunteer offering a warm welcome, or a seafarer sharing experiences from life at sea. These stories shine a light on the compassion, resilience, and

Read this heartfelt reflection from the Mission to Seafarers Secretary General, sharing a mother’s tears of gratitude and the extraordinary sacrifices seafarers make to keep the world moving.

Discover seafarer Junie Ermino’s powerful story of survival, recovery, and the lifesaving support she received from Mission to Seafarers Canada after a devastating shipboard injury far from home.

For the past 164 years, PortsToronto has celebrated the official opening of the commercial shipping season by crowning the captain of the first ocean-going vessel or “saltie” to arrive at the port.

As an integrated port network, Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority ports offer innovative port and marine assets in Hamilton, Niagara and Oshawa. President and CEO Ian Hamilton shares an inside look with CHCH News.

Get an inside look at how the volunteers at the Mission to Seafarers in Saint John, New Brunswick, lend a helping hand to seafarers visiting the Port from around the world.

Explore life as a Carnival Cruise crew member on a Halifax port day as Zia Rana shares her first impressions of Canada

Deacon Art Mitchell thanks seafarers and prays over them during this Sea Sunday video.

We raise awareness about piracy at sea and support seafarers affected by attacks with trauma care and trained chaplain assistance. Learn about the Maritime Piracy Humanitarian Response Programme.

While most flag states meet reasonable standards, some perform better than others. We raise awareness of these differences and support seafarers in advocating for fair treatment and safe working conditions under every flag. Learn about your rights.

Under the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC 2006), seafarers have the right to safe, culturally appropriate food. If meal concerns can’t be resolved with senior officers, MTS port chaplains offer confidential support and can help advocate for solutions. Learn about your rights.

The Mission to Seafarer’s WeCare E-learning programme offers seafarers an engaging and interactive experience with resources such as pre-recorded webinars, self-care plans, and self-help templates to use onboard and at home.

This WeCare Financial Wellbeing course helps seafarers build financial security and understand its impact on mental health, covering budgeting, saving, and managing money in relationships. Free access for seafarers with discount code: SEA22.

This Social Wellbeing (WeCare) Training course developed by psychologists and behaviour specialists is aimed at Seafarers looking to balance positive mental health with managing long-distance relationships and social media usage. Free access for seafarers with discount code: SEA22.

Meet Chaplain Ernst de Vries from Mission to Seafarers Canada as he shares what life and ministry look like for crews arriving at the Port of Vancouver.

Join us as we bring Christmas joy to seafarers anchored off Vancouver’s coast.

Get an inside look at daily life at Roberts Bank, one of the busiest ports in Canada and a vital hub for seafarers working along the West Coast.

The Maritime Labour Convention (2006) sets minimum rest standards: at least 10 hours in any 24-hour period and 77 hours in any 7-day period (usually in no more than two blocks, one of which is at least six hours). Learn about your rights.

Working long hours is part of life at sea, but proper rest isn’t optional, it’s a safety requirement. Learn how Mission to Seafarers Canada helps with fatigue.

Learn how we help seafarers with the issues that affect them every day.

This visualisation animation is a part of the WeCare initiative. Working to bring accessible mental health resources to seafarers. From The Mission to Seafarers in partnership with UK&PI.

This breathing animation is a part of the WeCare initiative. Working to bring accessible mental health resources to seafarers. From The Mission to Seafarers in partnership with UK&PI.

Learn the skills you need to care for the mental health of you and those around you and become an Onboard Champion.

WeCare On Board Mental Health Champions Podcast is intended to address mental health at sea from a practical perspective. It will relate seafarers experiences of mental health and wellness from an Officers and crew perspective.

Helpful tips to help you manage distressing events and situations at sea.

Helpful tips to help you manage distressing events and situations at sea.

Helpful tips to help you manage distressing events and situations at sea.

Read the MTSC Prayer Diary and join us as we bless the work of 1.89 million seafarers – men and women – who work all year round to keep our economy afloat.

WeCare On Board Mental Health Champions offers seafarers accessible and relatable wellness resources. By providing a series of free webinars and podcasts, we hope to address mental health at sea from a practical perspective.

Flying Angel News, or FAN, is the Mission to Seafarers digital magazine. It’s a great way to find out about our work, with regular features on what we’re doing to help seafarers all over the world. Download the latest issue.

The Sea newspaper is packed with news and safety information for Seafarers. Get the latest issue.

Explore our second Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report highlighting continued progress on sustainability, social responsibility and transparent governance.

Check out the impact we are making at Canadian ports and beyond.

Take a look at our global objectives, vision, mission and values. Download Trustee’ Annual Report and Accounts 2024