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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 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.