Events

Throughout the year, we hold events to help raise support for Seafarers who visit Sydney ports. Here are the upcoming events for you to be aware of:

2027 Annual Seafarers Welfare Event at NSW Parliament House


Save the Date:


Friday June 18, 2027, 12-2pm

 

Thank you to our 2026 Luncheon Sponsors!

Your contribution helped to ensure we could continue to expand our work caring for seafarers and also ensured that our premier industry event was once again a wonderful networking, professional education and caring opportunity for all involved.

Sponsorship opportunities for 2027 now open. Many organisations purchase tables to thank key staff and showcase to their industry colleagues their dedication to seafarers.

2026 Lunch Sponsors

 

Thank you to our 2026 Speaker – Her Excellency, the Hon Margaret Beazley, Governor of NSW

“These ‘people of the sea’ are all too often simply ‘not thought about.’ But Mission to Seafarers never forgets them. In a word, Mission to Seafarers humanises global trade … As long as there are oceans to cross, there will be seafarers needing your support.”

Governor of NSW Speaks at 2026 Seafarers Welfare Event

Annual Event Highlights

From war zones and the increasing risks of piracy to the global cost of living crisis; Seafarers continue to face wave after wave of challenges both at sea and in their daily lives. Join us as we pay tribute to their resilience in a practical way – by supporting their welfare.

Every year about 200 leaders and members of the port community and MtS supporters gather for our annual Seafarers Welfare Event.

It has proven to be an excellent opportunity to connect with people involved in the maritime industry and to demonstrate support for seafarers in a practical and enjoyable way. All funds raised support MtS’ wellbeing work for seafarers.

Companies often book tables as a way to thank dedicated staff or reward loyal partners. It is also an excellent way to celebrate the International Day of the Seafarer, albeit a week early.

The Luncheon includes drinks on arrival, entrée and main meal showcasing Australian produce, with matching Australian wines – prepared by chefs who have catered for Royalty!

Contact us to be added to the invitation list for our up-coming events!

Latest Events News:

Governor of NSW at 2026 Seafarers Welfare Luncheon
More than 230 people, including maritime industry leaders, MPs and supporters, joined Mission to Seafarers teams from around NSW at NSW Parliament House for our annual Seafarers Welfare Luncheon, held this year as part of our 145th anniversary of caring for seafarers visiting Sydney. Speakers included Her Excellency the Hon
MtS AGM Board members re-elected
At our recent AGM, we shared that in 2025, we welcomed 7,015 seafarers to the Sydney Mission, helped transport 10,028 seafarers and visited 808 vessels. Our CEO Clayton reminded us that behind every number is a person, a crew, and a story. Find out more:

Holiday Hours - regular except CLOSED on Dec 25, Dec 31 and Jan 1, 2024.​