The Mission to Seafarers Canada

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Supporting Seafarers at Canadian Ports

Supporting Seafarers at Canadian Ports

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Our Global Missions
Our Canadian Heart

Mission to Seafarers Canada is part of a global ministry dedicated to caring for the world’s seafarers, men and women who work tirelessly at sea to keep global trade moving. As a federation of port-based stations across Canada, we serve as a national lifeline for crew members who often face long periods of isolation, uncertainty, and hardship while far from home.

Mission to Seafarers Canada is part of a global ministry dedicated to caring for the world’s seafarers, men and women who work tirelessly at sea to keep global trade moving.

Our Mission

Global Compassion for Seafarers

Wherever you sail from and whatever you believe, we’re here to support the world’s safarers.

A Canada where every port feels like home for seafarers and is filled with comfort, kindness, and connection.

Our Vision

Where Every Port Feels Like Home

A Canada where every port feels like home for people who work at sea.

How We Serve People Working at Sea

Welcome seafarers into safe, caring spaces

  • Ship visits and seafarer centre hospitality (toiletries, clothing, SIM cards, etc)
  • Free Wi-Fi and communication tools help seafarers stay in touch with family
  • Transportation assistance supports safe travel between ship and shore
  • Help with healthcare access, personal needs, or legal referrals as needed
Mission to seafarers Offers practical, emotional and spiritual support

Offer practical, emotional and spiritual support

  • A compassionate ear during ship visits or at our drop-in centres
  • Crisis response for mental health emergencies or personal trauma
  • Referrals to mental health resources and professional support
  • Friendly conversation and human connection to ease isolation
Mission to Seafarers Advocacy and Rights Support

Advocacy and Rights Support

  • Monitoring onboard conditions during ship visits
  • Support for seafarers in distress, including those detained or hospitalized
  • Hospital and prison visitation, ensuring care and dignity in vulnerable situations
  • Guidance on maritime rights, safety, and fairness in collaboration with global partners
Two seafarers on the deck of ship working hard.

Respect every background, culture and belief

  • Pastoral care, prayer, and spiritual guidance for those seeking it
  • Shipboard blessings, memorials, and one-on-one support
  • A consistent, compassionate presence from a faith-rooted team
The leadership at Mission to Seafarers

Our Leadership Team
Champions for Seafarers at Sea and Ashore

Deep maritime experience and a passion for the well-being of people who work at sea

Meet the Team

Making Canadian Ports Feel a Little More Like Home

Thanks to the generosity of our supporters and the unwavering dedication of our volunteers and chaplains, maritime workers arriving in Canadian ports are met with services, kindness, and the warmth of a home away from home.

Our Impact
Mission to Sefarers -Making Canadian Ports Feel a Little More Like Home
Mission to Seafarers Canada - servicing seafarers at ports in Canada

Seafarer Ministry Over the Years

Over 160 Years of Providing Support to Seafarers

Mission to Seafarers was born in 1856 with a singular purpose: to share God’s love and grace by offering care to seafarers facing the many difficult and often isolating challenges of life at sea.

Our History