Our ministry meets the spiritual, emotional, and physical needs of seafarers.
Below are the some of the services we offer free of charge.
If you have any questions or need more information, please contact us.
Seafarer Services
Our ministry meets the spiritual, emotional, and physical needs of seafarers.
Below are the some of the services we offer free of charge.
If you have any questions or need more information, please contact us.
Ship Welfare Visits
Our chaplains visit on board ships to check on the welfare of seafarers and find out how we can assist them while they are in our ports.
Ministry Centers
We have two ministry centers which serve as a "home away from home" for you in the Port of New Orleans & the Port of South Louisiana. Our centers provide a safe place for you to relax away from the ship. At the ministry center, we offer:
Transportation
We provide free transportation to our ministry centers and to go shopping.
Bibles & Books
We offer free Bibles in about 70 different languages. We also have devotionals and other books available free of charge.
Mail & Packages
Receiving mail & packages while working at sea can be a challenge! We are happy to assist you with mail & package services. For more information click here.
MoneyGram
We can assist you in sending money home by providing MoneyGram deposits to bank accounts or cash pick-up.
Tied2Shore is a mobile app designed with seafarers in mind, providing connections to services and Christian materials while at sea. Click the links above to download Tied2Shore from your device’s app store.
Is the app free? Yes! Tied2Shore was developed and funded by Global Maritime Ministries in partnership with Port Ministries International. Our mission is to serve seafarers while exemplifying Christ.