The Mission to Seafarers
Wellington, NZ
The Mission to Seafarers is an organisation dedicated to caring for seafarers and their welfare. We offer practical support, emergency assistance, and a friendly welcome to seafarers that find their ship in the port of Wellington, New Zealand.
Sea Sunday, 13 July 2025
Join us this Sea Sunday to honor the courageous men and women who keep our world moving. Together, let’s pray, give thanks, and raise vital funds to support seafarers facing tough and often lonely conditions.
Please Contact Us if you would like to invite a representative from The Mission to Seafarers to speak at your church or organisation this year.
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Keep up to date with the work we do with Seafarers by following us on Facebook.
Info for Seafarers visiting Wellington
How do I get to the Seafarers Centre? What are the main tourist attractions in Wellington? What’s the best supermarket to shop at? Where do I find the Currency Exchange?
All these questions - and more - are answered on our Seafarers Page:
MTS 125th Anniversary: July 2024
Last year, The Mission to Seafarers marked 125 years of continuous service to seafarers in New Zealand. During the week of 8-14 July 2024 we marked this momentous occasion with a series of events, including a very special Sea Sunday service at the Wellington Cathedral of St Paul on Sunday 14th July.
Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate the occasion. More information can be found here at the 125 Anniversary Page.
We are still taking donations toward the 125th Memorial Project; if you’d like to contribute financially please click the button below.
Royal Visit: HRH Princess Anne
On 16 February 2023 we had the honour of hosting Her Royal Highness, Princess Anne, President of The Mission to Seafarers, for a ceremony at our Seafarers Centre. Click below to see the photos from this magnificent occasion.
Get Involved
There are many ways you can contribute to supporting seafarers, whether it’s donating items for care packages, dropping off quality second-hand books or home-baking for seafarers, or knitting a beanie. We also have special volunteer events throughout the year, such as helping us pack gift bags at Christmas time. Click the button below to find out more!
Leave a Bequest to The Mission to Seafarers Wellington in your Will
We are excited to announce this new initiative, where you can easily create a free will online at the Gathered Here website, and you can leave a bequest to The Mission to Seafarers Wellington (Charitable Trust) in your will.