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Stella Maris is the largest ship-visiting network in the world.
We improve the lives of seafarers and fishers through our network of local chaplains and seafarer centres, expert information, advocacy, and spiritual support.

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113,982 Seafarers and fishers helped in the UK in 2021

70,000 Ship Visits around the world each year

Seafarers helped in 328 ports across 54 countries

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Our Stories

When the Malaviya Seven ship was detained in Scotland, the crew were abandoned without wages and unable to return home for nearly 18 months.

"Although we were stranded and away from home for a long time, there was always a surety that we were not alone. There was an implied assurance that as long the Stella Maris was present, justice would be served."

– Captain Ashish, Malaviya Seven

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Latest news

Stella Maris launches new Life at Sea report focusing on seafarers’ mental health and wellbeing

Many seafarers still fear the stigma of speaking openly about their struggles while working at sea, so shipping needs to

Stella Maris launches Ukraine Financial Resilience Training programme

Leading global maritime charity Stella Maris is proactively engaging in helping to rebuild the lives of Ukrainian seafarers and their

World Maritime Day 2024 message

Today, 26th September is World Maritime Day. Stella Maris’ CEO/National Director, Tim Hill, and Chair of Trustees, Dr Esteban Pacha

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