At least two coal ships arrived at Newcastle with “starving” crews in recent months, a leader of the church-run Mission to Seafarers claimed.
read more from "Starving Seafarers"

Have you ever given someone a wide berth, got carried away, let the cat out of the bag, been taken aback or started a clean slate?  If so, it may surprise you to know that you’re applying sayings which originated at sea.
read more from "Mind Your Language"

The Mission to Seafarers and The Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry teamed up to spread some cheer.
read more from "Spreading Cheer"

A swimmer has been thwarted in his attempt at a two-way crossing of the Bristol Channel to raise funds for a four year old boy with cerebral palsy.
read more from "Brave Swim Stopped"

Seafarers UK is calling for restaurants and cafes to show their support for British fishing communities by taking part in the organisation’s Fish & Chip Feast on 24 September.
read more from "Fishy Story"

On 3 September, a Round Britain Bike Ride will called Sea-Wheeling will push off from Hull, aiming to cover 60 towns in 60 days to raise funds for Apostleship of the Sea’s work with seafarers.
read more from "Saddle Up"

One of the largest shipping exhibitions in the world – playing host to more than 52,000 international visitors and 2,000 exhibitors – is to recognise the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) ‘Year of the Seafarer’ by supporting the global maritime charity Sailors’ Society, drawing attention to the vital practical, emotional and spiritual support it offers to merchant seafarers across the world.
read more from "Flying The Flag"

The Sailors Society will be holding a collection at Waterloo Train Station to raise funds for the Society on World Maritime Day – 23rd September. 
read more from "Shake The Tin"

Once again, the Sailors’ Society has 25 places for the 2011 London Marathon. 
read more from "Join the London Marathon Team"

On 23rd September, why not ask every person in your office to come to work in casual clothes, and make a suggested donation of £2 for the privilege. 
read more from "Dress Down in Celebration of World Maritime Day"

Marine liability insurers, North of England are celebrating their 150th Anniversary this year. 
read more from "Northern Soul"

Lecturers and Phase 5 Deck Cadets from South Tyneside College handed over a cheque for £2014.50 to the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation after taking part in a charity row from Newcastle Quayside to South Shields.
read more from "An “Oarsome” Effort"

The Royal Alfred Seafarers’ Society – a charity which cares for elderly mariners is highlighting the importance of tailoring dementia care to an individual’s needs if the quality of life for those living with the condition is to be improved.
read more from "Take Care"

Over 1400 seafarers with their wives and children, as well as members of the Filipino and international shipping community packed into the Luneta Seafarers Center in Luneta Park, Manila on Saturday 26 June for the first international Party in the Park organised by the International Committee on Seafarers Welfare (ICSW).

read more from "Sizzling Party"

The Princess Royal has visited Southampton to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Mission to Seafarers’ centre.
read more from "Royal Visit"