Mission to Seafarers Halifax NS Competitors

The Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters, AFL-CIO, represents professional United States merchant mariners sailing aboard U.S.-flag vessels in the deep sea, Great Lakes and inland trades. SIU members sail in the three shipboard departments: deck, engine and steward. They work aboard a wide variety of vessels, including commercial containerships and tankers, military support ships, tugboats and barges, passenger ships, gaming vessels and many more.

The Port of Halifax meets the needs of today’s shipping, cargo and cruise operations, while building for the future. Initiatives are underway to increase the flow of goods and people through the Port of Halifax, increase efficiency and identify future opportunities. ----- Le Port d’Halifax répond aux besoins d’aujourd’hui en matière de transport, de fret et de croisières, sans pour autant oublier de se préparer pour l'avenir. Des initiatives ont été prises afin d’augmenter la circulation des marchandises et des voyageurs à travers le Port d’Halifax, de renforcer l’efficience et d’identifier les possibilités futures.

Sailors’ Society aims to transform the lives of seafarers and their families at home, in port and at sea through the delivery of chaplaincy, education and the relief of poverty and distress. We provide a 24-7 helpline for seafarers and their families: +1-938-222-8181 or instant chat via http://sailors-society.org/helpline The charity works internationally to provide practical, emotional and spiritual welfare support to the world’s 1.6m seafarers, regardless of background or faith. Sailors’ Society chaplains and ship visitors have a presence in more than 87 global ports, with wider projects and services covering 21 countries. For more information please visit https://www.sailors-society.org, contact 023 8051 5950 or email press@sailors-society.org.