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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.

How we help

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

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

Latest news

New Stella Maris Southampton Seafarers Club opens

Stella Maris is delighted to announce the blessing and opening of the new Stella Maris Southampton Seafarers’ Club on 26

Priest at front of church speaking to congregation

Prayers offered for crew and families of ship hijacked by Houthi forces

The chaplain for Filipinos in London has offered prayers, hope and encouragement for the crew of the Galaxy Leader who

Over 32,000 fishers in Kenya and Thailand supported by Stella Maris

On World Fisheries Day global maritime network Stella Maris is pleased to announce that more than 32,000 fishers in Thailand