Our Clients
- Commercial shipping is the most globalized industry in the world
- Over 1.5 million seafarers deliver 90% of the world's goods so that we can live with ease and in comfort
- Seafarers come from all over the world
- The Port of Brunswick, GA, receives more than 16,000 seafarer visits annually and the number is increasing
- Seafarers have very little access to conveniences and comfort while at sea
- The common issues that seafarers face include fear of pirate attacks, unpaid wages, loneliness, maltreatment, lack of internet and phone access while at sea that inhibits their communication with loved ones and many more
- Seafarers are apart from their families and friends at least 6-10 months a year, (During the pandemic, this has increased to as much as 18 months since seafarers are often not allowed to return home)
- Due to restricted visa or shore leave passes given, some seafarers have to be detained onboard their vessels that are docked at U.S. ports, (Presently, due to COVID concerns, most seafarers are not permitted to leave their vessels while in port)