Mission to Seafarers MESA - Middle East & South Asia

31/05/2026

https://www.missiontoseafarers.org/colombo/news/may-2026/

Introduction May has been another busy period for the Mts Ship Welfare Visitor Team. Our experiences this month have challenged us while also reminding us of the important, often silent service we render to seafarers. We have continued to maintain a steady volume of ship visits, while also welcoming...

20/04/2026

Visited the crew in the vessel MAERSK CABO VERDE today in JNPA Port. Provided free transportation to the crew to the Seafarers Club. The crew enjoyed and shopped for some snacks at the centre. We at The Mission to Seafarers care for the needs of seafarers and do whatever we can for their welfare needs. Your support means a lot.

16/04/2026

Visited crew on the vessel JIRA BHUM. I have visited this vessel many times and today the Chief Officer along with three other crew were provided free transport to the seafarers club and DutyFree shop in the port. They had a wonderful time at the centre. Small gesture but a big thing for the seafarers. It was very satisfying to see them laughing and having a nice time at the centre. The Mission to Seafarers is always there for the welfare of seafarers.

31/03/2026

https://www.missiontoseafarers.org/colombo/news/march-2026/

Introduction March has been a month marked by intensity, urgency, and quiet resilience. Behind every statistic and routine activity lies a deeper story of seafarers navigating not only the oceans but also uncertainty, fear, and isolation. At the heart of our work remains a simple commitment: to be p...

13/03/2026

The Mission to Seafarers in the Middle East and South Asia continue to operate despite the difficult times the maritime industry is facing.
We are here to help, guide, assist, support and pray for all seafarers, and their families, who are caught up in these uncertain and dangerous situations.

12/03/2026

11/03/2026

Crew from MT Mayfair visited the seafarers club in JNPA Port. Mission to Seafarers provided free transportation, the crew did some small shopping and spent some time playing indoor games.

11/03/2026

Today I met a female seafarer Gauri More who is doing her first voyage. She was on deck duty when I visited her vessel MAERSK CAPE TOWN, in JNPA PORT, Nhava Sheva, India. When asked how her first at sea was, she said this was her dream job. She seemed very confident. All the best to Gauri More on her exciting journey of seafaring and wishing her fair winds and safe voyages through her career at sea.

05/03/2026

Our welfare teams in the Middle East remain operational, and we continue to support abandonment cases, arrange emergency deliveries of food and water to vessels in need, and provide remote welfare assistance where physical access is not possible.

Our teams on the ground in the UAE, Bahrain, Cyprus, and Aqaba (Jordan) are ready to provide practical and emotional support when you need it most.

If you need support or just someone to talk to, help is available.
📧 Email: [email protected]
📱 Or reach us through the Happy@Sea App: https://bit.ly/4b3gvVs

03/03/2026

Happy Holi to all Seafarers.