The Mission to Seafarers
Maritime TransportationEngland, United Kingdom201-500 Employees
The Mission to Seafarers is a London-based charity that provides welfare and support to merchant seafarers across the globe. It operates through a network of chaplains, staff, and volunteers, delivering practical, emotional, and spiritual assistance through ship visits, drop-in centers, and a range of welfare and emergency services. The organization works in about 200 ports, serving seafarers of all ranks and nationalities as they face risks such as piracy, shipwreck, abandonment, and family separation, with an estimated 1.5 million seafarers supported globally. The Mission to Seafarers is part of the maritime sector, focused on improving seafarer wellbeing and safety and is based in London, England. In 2026, the organization launched the Shore-Based Wellbeing Index, reflecting ongoing efforts to understand and improve wellbeing in the maritime workforce.