Greetings friends! Today we celebrate the Day of the Seafarer, an official United Nations observance day instituted by the International Maritime Organization to remember the importance of seafarers around the world. The Day of the Seafarer provides a wonderful opportunity to raise awareness about life at sea.  We salute the hard working men and women who have chosen this noble profession that brings us 90% of our every day consumables. Their importance to our global economy cannot be understated.  Closer to home, we at Seafarer's Friend consider it a privilege to serve these seamen who dock in the ports of Boston, Portsmouth, NH and Portland, ME. 

Recently I was having lunch with my mother and a woman seated at the table next to us happened to overhear our conversation. She inquired about my profession and I informed her that I work for Seafarer's Friend, a 188 year old non-profit organization that serves the maritime community in New England. Upon hearing this she was excited to inform me that her son will be attending Massachusetts Maritime Academy in the fall as a freshman. She was so proud of the course of direction he was taking and I couldn't help but being excited as well!    

This year's theme of IMO/Day of the Seafarer is #CareeratSea.  Together with other organizations such as NAMMA, ISWAN and ICMA, Seafarer's Friend encourages you to consider a profession in the maritime world. 

We welcome you to visit us at any one of our offices and encourage you to join us on a ship visit.  Please call in advance to schedule a time.

Thank you for your continued support of our mission. 

Blessings,

Meredith