Mission to Seafarers Thunder Bay
The Mission to Seafarers provides help and support to the 1.89 million crewmen and women who face danger every day to keep our global economy afloat.
The Mission to Seafarers is here to support the men and women working at sea when they need us most. And it’s not just practical support the Mission offers. We know that seafarers need emotional and frequently spiritual support too. That’s why we have a large network of ordained Port Chaplains who come on board ships, giving seafarers a listening ear and offering prayer, if needed. They can also connect seafarers to other organisations, or speak to them on their behalf.
Our mission is to care for the shipping industry’s most important asset: its people.
We are here for Seafarers.
Corporate Donor Recognition
The Mission to Seafarers gratefully acknowledges the financial support of these corporate donorsÂ
CHIEF ENGINEER
2024
The Marine Club
Hensen Foundation
2023
Corp of Professional Great Lakes Pilots
Hensen Foundation
The Marine Club
Latest News
2024 Year in Review
We ministered to the seafarers from ocean-going ships, which in 2024 included working with 148 ships and transporting 1,938 seafarers. The Seafarers’ Centre at Keefer Terminal was staffed on 201 evenings with 223 sailors visiting. 2024 tied with 2000 for the busiest...
Opening of the Season
The Seaway is scheduled to open March 22 and the earliest an ocean-going ship will arrive is March 29. Follow the ships on the Vessel Report. If you would like to help as a Driver/Watch Keeper, check out Volunteer Opportunities and contact the chaplain, the Rev. Canon...
Fund-raising Dinner April 25
The Mission to Seafarers Fund-raising Dinner is being held Friday, April 25 at the Current River Community Centre – 450 Dewe Ave., 5:30 pm doors open and 6:15 pm dinner. Tickets: adults $45.00; children 6 to 12 $20.00. The theme of the dinner is the 80th Anniversary...
Meat Sale Fund-raiser – orders due April 30
The Mission to Seafarers Annual Meat Sale fund-raiser is here again. The meat is from European Meats and is of excellent quality. To place your order, please contact an MTS congregational rep at an Anglican Church or call the Mission at 807-344-8241 or email...
Magazines and usable, warm, small-large men’s clothing needed
Do you have current news magazines or National Geographics that you would like to give to a good organization? The Mission to Seafarers is in need of magazines and clean, used or new, but usable, warm, small-large men's clothing to distribute to seafarers. Pop cans...
Christmas Gift Bags
Thank you to those who donated for the Christmas Gift Bags and to the team that put them together. In December, we delivered 434 gift bags, including 5 gift bags for female seafarers, to 22 ships.
