About The Mission
Throughout a long and distinguished history, The Mission to Seafarers has grown to become one of the largest port-based welfare operators in the world, providing service in 200 ports, 365 days a year, across 50 countries.
In addition to charitable giving, the Mission ministry works to meet the spiritual needs of seafarers. As a church-based maritime welfare organization, the Mission activities are driven by faith and social responsibility.
Get Involved
Without the help of our amazing volunteers, we would be unable to remain open serving seafarers Monday through Saturday, when ships are in the Port of Halifax. Our volunteers selflessly contribute their resources (time, effort, and even money) to the mission so service to the seafarers is realized, and the seafarers receiving them can work with dignity and zeal.
Lend Your Support
Attend one of our events and help support the operations of the Mission. With public health and safety regulations permitting, we have now resumed our monthly and annual events.
Please continue to generously support our activities, campaigns, and celebrations. Your generous financial donations to our various events go a long way in our efforts to provide our presence and services in response to the sacrifices of seafarers whose labour keeps the domestic and international economy going especially during national and global crises.
Over 90% of world trade is carried by the sea, providing work to 1.5 million seafarers. Seafaring is one of the world’s most dangerous occupations. The rate of suicide for international seafarers is triple that of shore workers, and they are 26 times more likely to be killed at work, with the threat of piracy still being very real. Seafarers in distress at sea have no one to turn to as no one can see or hear their cries for help. It is only when they finally reach land that they are able to gain assistance and connect with loved ones.
“Seafarers at the core of shipping future” – IMO on World Maritime Day, 30 September 2021
Announcements
2024 Christmas Shoebox Campaign
Our Shoebox campaign for Christmas 2024 officially start on November 21st. We are now accepting donations for items going into each shoebox. Shoebox building process begins on November 25th.
For drop-in donations, we are accepting them at our address anytime between
10:00 AM and 3:00PM.
Mission to Seafarers Halifax!
Hours of Operation
We are open Mondays to Saturdays including holidays when ships are in Port of Halifax. Our hours of operation (opening to closing) are flexible depending on whether there are ships in port and seafarers need our services and access to our facilities at the Centre.
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 10:00 – Closing
Tuesday: 10:00 – Closing
Wednesday: 10:00 – Closing
Thursday: 10:00 – Closing
Friday: 10:00 – Closing
Saturday: 10:00 – Closing
Address
Mission to Seafarers Halifax
P.O. Box 27114
Halifax, NS B3H 4M8
Civic Address–
Mission to Seafarers Halifax
844 Marginal Road
Halifax, NS B3H 2P7
Canada
Telephone: 1-902-422-7790
Fax: 1-902-420-9786