The International Day of the Seafarer (25 June), recognized by the United Nations as a day of observance, was established in a resolution adopted by the 2010 Diplomatic Conference in Manila. Its stated purpose is to recognize the unique contribution made by seafarers from all over the world to international seaborne trade, the world economy and civil society as a whole. The resolution "encourages governments, shipping organizations, companies, shipowners and all other parties concerned to duly and appropriately promote the Day of the Seafarer and take action to celebrate it meaningfully".
The Mission to Seafarers, Vancouver will be expressing our appreciation to the seafarers in word and food on our visits to the ships and in both our seafarer centres.
We will also be holding a brief time of prayer for the seafarers on Wednesday 24th June at 13:00pm in the Chapel of the Waterfront Centre. Everyone is welcome to attend as we express our gratitude for the seafarers, pray for their safety, better working conditions, their families and the maritime industry.
There will be tea and coffee and cookies afterwards.
There is some free parking by the Waterfront Centre.
(At security please present government issued photo ID and say you are going to the Mission to Seafarers Centre)