Welcome, Friends!
Every day massive container ships from around the world come into the Port of Oakland to load and unload cargo. The ships are in port for a short time. The seafarers on these ships perform one of the toughest jobs in the world and spend many months away from family and friends, missing birthdays, weddings, graduations and sadly, even funerals of loved ones to ensure that cargo reaches people like us on time. They need and deserve a break. Their welfare and wellbeing is our concern, that’s why we are here.
At Seafarers Ministry of the Golden Gate We provide Physical, Social, and Spiritual Support to Seafarers, Maritime Workers, and Their Families
Multifaith, culturally diverse chaplains and volunteer Ship Visitors go aboard ships docked in the Bay area to welcome seafarers to the Bay Area. We listen to learn how we can help to make their lives a bit better. We bring friendly faces, caring hearts and listening ears to the seafarers onboard. We also offer essential services [transportation, shopping, etc] that help to make their lives aboard ship a bit more comfortable and convenient, and their time in port as pleasant and refreshing as possible.
At The International Maritime Center [The IMC] We Educate, Advocate and Coordinate support for Seafarers Welfare and Maritime Promotion
We collaborate with non-profit organizations, community groups, government agencies and the private sector to make the public aware of the needs and challenges of seafarers; promote policies and programs that ensure maritime growth; and sponsor gatherings and events that connect all segments of the community to celebrate the Bay Area’s lively, productive maritime culture.
UPCOMING EVENT
CELEBRATE DAY OF THE SEAFARER
With SMGG-at-THE-IMC
Oakland Roots vs Monterey Bay FC
June 28, 2025
TOGETHER, We are
Seafarers Ministry of the Golden Gate
At The International Maritime Center — SMGG-at-The-IMC
Two Organizations Working Together as One For
SEAFARER WELLNESS, MARITIME PROMOTION & COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
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