Durban Seafarers Mission

10/05/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to Our Seafarer Mom's & Mom's who care for Seafarers children. Have a Joyous wonderful day as we celebrate you!

02/04/2026

Ecumenical Durban Seafarers Mission marked Maundy Thursday with a special service.

Afterwards, our new fleet addition, sponsored by "ITF Seafarers Trust", was blessed by Chaplains Forbes and Ron.

This vehicle is an essential part of our mission of caring for seafarers, enabling us to provide free transport to seafarers, to and from the ship. Our sincere thanks to ITF Seafarers Trust for making this possible.

27/03/2026

🎓 Congratulations to our Durban University of Technology Maritime Studies students, completing their practical experience with Durban Seafarers Mission!

You've grown, learned, and been transformed by your experiences with us. Wishing you boundless opportunities, continued growth, and God's blessings on your maritime journeys. May your careers be a beacon of hope and impact.

Huge thank you to German Seafarers Mission for funding this program, and Chaplains and Staff for their dedication to your training.

As we bid farewell to our first four learners, we're thrilled to welcome our incoming four learners.

(P.S. One of our graduates wasn't available for photos, but you're not forgotten)

Wishing you well and strength as you navigate your careers, paint your career canvases with Grace and positivity.

Bon Voyage

23/03/2026

You are cordially invited to join us at the Ecumenical Durban Seafarers Mission for Holy Week services.

The schedule is as follows:

Palm Sunday (March 29th) 18h00,

Maundy Thursday (April 2nd) 09h00 and 19h00,

Good Friday (April 3rd) 19h00,

Easter Sunday (April 5th) 18h00.

For further information, please contact us via WhatsApp at DurbanSeafarersMission
+27 82 378 4486.

We also offer complimentary shuttle services from and back to the ship throughout the year.

Monday to Friday
09h00 to 23h00

Saturday and Sunday / Bank holiday's
15h00 to 22h00

31/12/2025

As we reflect on the past year and step into 2026, we give thanks and glory to God for the countless blessings and miracles beyond our understanding 🙏✨.

We pray that God's light shines through us, guiding and protecting our seafarers, their families, and our community 💫. May we continue to focus our hearts and minds on Jesus through the Holy Spirit 🙌.

"May God make His face shine on us and be gracious to us" (Numbers 6:24-25).
May He lead and protect us every step of the way 💕.

Wishing you a Blessed New Year!

May 2026 be a year of light, love, and purpose through all of us 🌟.

Happy Blessed 2026 from ALL of us:
(Manco, Chaplains & Staff) at
Ecumenical Durban Seafarers Mission -
Your home from home ❤️ 🎉🌈🌹💫

24/12/2025

Wishing All our amazing Seafarers, their Families, and the Entire Durban Seafarers Mission Team a Joyous Christmas 🎄❤️

May the Love, Joy, Hope and Peace of the season fill your hearts and homes.

Thank you for all you do! 🌟

23/12/2025

23/12/2025

🎄️ We're wrapping up the year, 😊
Just uploaded our Christmas Newsletter for 2025, packed with updates on the awesome work of Durban Seafarers Mission! 📨

🎄️🎅Wishing All Seafarers, friends, supporters, manco and staff a Festive Cheer & Blessed Christmas 🎅🎄️

20/12/2025

😊 Dear Friends! 🌊

Calling all Seafarers in Durban Port! 🌟
Join us at the
Ecumenical Durban Seafarers Mission Chapel:

Holy Eucharistic, Baptism Service 🛥️

🕰️ When: 18h00, Sunday 21/12/2025

🌟 Holy Eucharistic, Seafarer Baptism Service,
As we Welcome 3 Seafarers into God's Family

👨‍✝️ Presider & Celebrant: Revd. Chaplain Forbes Maupa
👨‍✝️ Synaxist: Chaplain Wayne Meyer

Baptism is a symbol of new life, renewal, and God's love embracing you! 💦 It's a powerful reminder that you're not alone, and you're part of a bigger family 🌟

All seafarers welcome! 🙏

Come be part of this special service!!!

Free Shuttle Service All Year, from your ship and back!!!

WhatsApp
+27 82 378 4486

15/12/2025

As we wrap up the year, we're excited to share our newsletter with you, highlighting the incredible work of Durban Seafarers Mission since our August newsletter. We hope you enjoy catching up on the latest updates!

This will be our penultimate newsletter for the year, Keep an eye out for our final newsletter of 2025, bringing you all the festive cheer and Christmas news – coming soon to an inbox near you!