About Us
Behind the Scenes
Seafaring is a dangerous profession and both physically and mentally stressful, but it is also a necessary profession because we depend on shipping to sustain our economies and to bring us the goods we need and use everyday. We provide help to seafarers in a variety of ways. We give basic help to seafarers on a daily basis, such as providing access to WiFi and information on how to get around Wellington. We also offer practical support to seafarers and are available to help when there is an emergency on board or problem with their. We are also available to seafarers in regards to counseling and pastoral care, and when appropriate we are also there to advocate for seafarers rights. These services are available to all seafarers, regardless of religion, nationality, and status.
90% of Everything
Shipping: A Service We Depend On
Over 90% of everything we use on a daily basis is made possible to us by shipping. Whether it's the coffee you drink in the morning, the petrol and car you use to get to work, or the clothes you wear, they've all been made available to you in some way by shipping. Behind the ships that transport the goods and materials are the people and their sacrifices that make this modern day convenience possible.
Life at Sea
Not for the Faint of Heart
Seafarers spend anywhere from four months to a year at sea. Usually each cargo ship has a crew of 15 to 27 seafarers. The physical dangers of shipping are tremendous and include bad weather, rogue waves, workplace accidents, and piracy. The isolation, loneliness, and limited access to help on board can also lead to mental illness and depression. There is also the constant fear of abandonment and lack of payment from shipping companies when times are tough.
