Providing essential support for Seafarers visiting Port Saint John
Give Time to Seafarers
Shore-leave can be short and the Saint John Seafarers Mission wants seafarers to get the most out of it. One way we do this is to help reduce the errands seafarers run by keeping common items seafarers want on hand. We decided to give these items to seafarers for free rather than selling them. We aren’t just giving seafarers a treat, a clean shave, or a souvenir.
We are giving them time. Time to call home to talk to their families.
You can give seafarers time too. Keeping our shelves filled with snacks and toiletries has no cost for seafarers but does have a cost for us. You can help with this by donating here.
CONNECT WITH US ON THE HAPPY @ SEA APP!
The “Happy At Sea” App is now available for your phones. This App was designed specifically for seafarers so that you can discover the services available to you in any port around the world or online services.
OFFERING PRACTICAL AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT
to all seafarers regardless of nationality and religious belief, The Mission to Seafarers aims to provide as much help as possible to international seafarers through their representation at over 200 seaports across 50 different countries.
Get Involved
Fill out the volunteer application form if you’re interested in volunteering and we will reach out to you with upcoming opportunities!
A seafarer is someone who is employed to serve aboard any type of marine vessel. These workers are often at sea for months away from their home and families. When ships dock at Port Saint John, the Saint John Seafares’ Mission provides essential services to support seafarers. These services can be as simple as coming into the Mission centre for a hot cup of coffee or a trip to the mall to restock on some essentials before heading back to sea.