90%+
of the world’s goods and fuels are transported by seafarers.
Donations
Seafarers carry more than 90% of the world’s goods and fuels. When they reach an African port, the Mission to Seafarers is there to welcome them. Your gift keeps that welcome open.
Mission to Seafarers is the international outreach of the Anglican Church to Seafarers. The Mission to Seafarers African Region is a registered non-profit organisation in South Africa and is registered with the South African Revenue Service as a Public Benefit Organisation. The ministry has no fixed financial backing and relies on the generosity of corporates and individuals in order to be able to serve and assist seafarers and their families visiting the ports of Africa
Why your gift matters
Life at sea is lonely, demanding and often dangerous. Seafarers are the people behind almost everything we use, yet they are rarely seen.
1.89m
seafarers across the world, operating on 74,000 ships.
That is about 25 seafarers for every ship, on average.
up to9months
at sea, far from families, friends and loved ones, often with limited access to the internet on board.
Each segment is one month at sea.
430days
of fear and uncertainty for the crew of the Galaxy Leader and their families. The Mission journeyed with those families until the crew were released.
Each dot is one day.Read the story
Where your gift works
Nine stations across Africa and the Indian Ocean welcome seafarers when their ships come in.
9stations
5countries and territories
1836where our history begins
How your gift reaches a seafarer
From the quayside to the chapel, this is the care your gift keeps going.
01
A welcome on board
Chaplains and pastoral ship visitors go aboard ships in port to meet the crew.
02
A lift ashore
Transport takes seafarers from the quayside to a Flying Angel centre.
03
A call home
Wi-Fi, internet, phone cards and SIM cards connect them with the people they love.
04
Rest and everyday needs
Meals, a shop, money exchange, books, games and sport bring a few hours of normal life.
05
A quiet place to pray
Chapels and quiet rooms offer space for prayer, reflection and pastoral care.
06
Care that sails with them
Back at sea, seafarers can still reach a chaplain through Chat to a Chaplain.
Seafarers carry the world’s goods. Your generosity carries the Mission.
With no fixed financial backing, every gift from an individual or company helps keep chaplains visiting ships and Flying Angel centres open for seafarers across Africa.
Ways to give
The Mission to Seafarers African Region is a registered non-profit organisation in South Africa and is registered with the South African Revenue Service as a Public Benefit Organisation.
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Banking Details:
- Account Name:
- Mission to Seafarers
- Bank:
- Standard Bank
- Branch:
- George
- Branch Code:
- 050214
- Swift Code:
- SBZAZAJJ
- Account Number:
- 071723129
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Every ship that reaches an African port carries people who are far from home. Your gift makes sure they are met with care.