Sailor mission in Wilhelmshaven: 490 ships and 6000 seafarers!

Sailor mission in Wilhelmshaven: 490 ships and 6000 seafarers!

Wilhelmshaven, Deutschland - In the first half of 2025, the German Seemanns Mission in Wilhelmshaven made an impressive balance. In total, the volunteer ship visitors, including four women, pay comprehensive visits from 490 ships. This brought in contact with around 6000 seafarers of different nationalities. These committed helpers not only offer practical support, but also retreats for the seafarers who often live and work on board for months. As NWZ online House of the sailor mission visited in Hegelstrasse and could benefit from the numerous leisure opportunities.

What makes the sailor mission so special? In addition to a cozy living room and a sailor bar, it also offers a kicker room and a "quiet corner" in which seafarers can relax. The clothes shop, which is available free of charge, is particularly practical. The visits are often designed in such a way that the seafarers have time for purchases in Wilhelmshaven or city visits. For the first visitors there is also a "Wilhelmshaven folder" with port and tourist information as well as a warm welcome letter.

volunteer engagement

The voluntary commitment of the sailor mission should not be underestimated. 76 seafarers received personal care in the first half of the year and were warmly received in the house. On special occasions, such as the day of seafarers, small attentions were distributed to the incoming seafarers. The sailor mission is also active in the mood of exchange and networking: the annual general meeting recently took place in the "Treff in Siebethburg", in which long -standing members, such as Eberhard Quast, were adopted.

not to forget the impressive 65 years of voluntary work by the sailor mission in the harbor. The Christmas campaign "Christmas packages for seafarers", which distributed over 700 Christmas bags, shows the passion that is in this organization. Events such as the benefit concert of the choir "Coro Piccolo" in the St. Martin Church strengthen the sense of community and offer a platform for further support offers.

on the way to new shores

Wilhelmshaven's offer of services for seafarers extends beyond the limits of the city. The sailor mission visited Rostock for an exchange of information and took part in a seafaring service in empty-hellen hell to imagine. In addition, there was recently a visit to the head of the Bremen Seemanns Mission in Wilhelmshaven, which promotes the exchange of experiences. Such visits are important because around 1.8 million seafarers worldwide are on around 74,000 merchant ships. This shows how fundamental the role of the sailor mission is in the support of this often disadvantaged professional group.

The sailor mission remains an important anchor in Wilhelmshaven and makes a significant contribution to the fact that sailors feel support and welcome despite the often strict living conditions that the seafaring entails. In a profession that is considered one of the most dangerous in the world, the sailor mission does indispensable work to protect the needs and rights of seafarers. Therefore, support and commitment to this organization is not only commendable, but also urgently necessary. Interested parties can be found on the official website of the Seemannsmission Wilhelmshaven as well as on the platform of the .