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Reaching Seafarers Where They Are

Thousands of Seafarers arrive in Canadian ports every year.

They are  often exhausted, isolated, and far from home.

Mission to Seafarers Canada is there to meet them with connection, compassion, and care

Thanks to the generosity of our supporters and the dedication of our volunteers and chaplains.

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.
Mission to seafarers offers support at Ports in Canada and worldwide

Our Impact In Canada

2,900
2,900+ ship visits across Canadian ports
11,500
1,500+ seafarers welcomed at ports
8,000
8,000+ ship to shore rides provided to ports
10
10 stations (ports) providing support

A Lifeline in 200+ Ports Worldwide

Behind each number is a powerful story, a SIM card that connected a father to his children, a conversation that saved a life, a ride that brought someone ashore after weeks at sea.

Global Reach

With headquarters in London, UK, The Mission to Seafarers operates in over 200 ports across more than 50 countries, providing 24/7 support to seafarers of all ranks, nationalities, and beliefs.

As a church-based maritime welfare charity, our work is grounded in Christian values and social responsibility, addressing the evolving needs of today’s global maritime workforce.

How We Make a Difference

Our ship visitors meet seafarers with warm smiles and genuine care, offering practical, personal, and spiritual support at ports

Ship Visitation

Our ship visitors meet seafarers with warm smiles and genuine care, offering practical, personal, and spiritual support.

Seafarers’ Centres

Our centres offer seafarers a warm welcome, a place to rest, connect with loved ones, and enjoy moments of comfort away from the demands of life at sea.

Our Seafarer's centres offering seafarers someone to turn to and immediate care when it’s needed most.
Mental health and crisis response

Mental Health and Crisis Response

Our SafeTALK and CISM-trained teams provide lifesaving mental health support, offering seafarers someone to turn to and immediate care when it’s needed most.

Safetalk

Digital Tools

We make it easier for seafarers to stay connected, access support, and feel less isolated while far from home through our Happy@Sea app and Ship Visitor software.

Connect instantly with a chaplain via our 24hr chat service.

Download the Happy at Sea App on the App Store
Get the Happy at Sea App on Google Play
We hire and empower female ship visitors and support marginalized seafarers

Advancing Equity and Inclusion

We hire and empower female ship visitors and support marginalized seafarers.

Family Outreach

We support Seafarer’s loved ones during their often lengthy absences to provide comfort and community.

We support young children of seafarers when they are absent

More On Impact

Celebrating Jill Wyllie, Oshawa’s Steadfast Ship Visitor

Always There for the Crew: Celebrating Jill Wyllie, Oshawa’s Steadfast Ship Visitor

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Crew member standing next to a Mission to Seafarer In Halifax Station

From Injury to Hope: When Rolando Needed a Friend Mission to Seafarers Was There

What do you do when you’ve just gone through nine of the worst days of your life including life altering …
Jack Hall, seen here with the crew of the GRANDE MAROCCO,

From Classroom to Port: Jack Hall’s Volunteer Journey with Seafarers

Jack Hall university student makes a difference by volunteering at the Halifax Mission to Seafarers port an Saturdays …

Need Help?

Find a Mission to Seafarers station at a Canadian port

Get help and support on a welfare or justice issue. Contact us at crewhelp@mtsmail.org

Connect instantly with a chaplain via our 24hr chat service.

Download the Happy at Sea App on the App Store
Get the Happy at Sea App on Google Play