The Day of the Seafarer is an annual observance recognized by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) on June 25th, although celebrations often extend over multiple days. The 2023 campaign theme is Oceans Worth Protecting . Seafarers across the world are asked to share a picture of their marine environment on social media using the hashtag #OceansWorthProtecting. The wider public can …

The New Seafarers’ House in Port Everglades Welcomes the Maritime Community to Preview Its New Facility With a new multi-million dollar center, Seafarers’ House expands its offerings to seafarers and the Port Everglades community Seafarers’ House at Port Everglades, which provides practical care and spiritual support for seafarers and port workers, welcomed donors and supporters to a preview event at …

Jason Liberty, President & CEO, Royal Caribbean Group has been selected as the recipient of Seafarers’ House International Golden Compass Award for 2023. The award is given each year to those who have achieved distinction in the maritime world, those whose vocation or avocation has been the sea, or those who have ministered to or otherwise assisted seafarers.  Mr. Liberty …

    This June, in honor of the International Day of the Seafarer, we are challenging you to Move 1.6 for Seafarers & to support services for visiting crew. To celebrate seafarers, who keep global trade, goods and materials moving we are challenging you to a “1.6 for Seafarers” movement challenge in honor of the 1.6 million seafarers around the …

The Day of the Seafarer, which is one of the annual United Nations observances, was first established in 2011 by the International Maritime Organization (IMO). Since then, the IMO has introduced different methods to tribute to the world’s mariners and thank them for their untold contributions to society and the global economy. The theme of the 2021 Day of the …

For more than 20 years, Cliff Berry II has dedicated his time and passion to Seafarers’ House. This year, the native Floridian and life-long Fort Lauderdale resident will be honored with the non-profit organization’s prestigious International Golden Compass Award. Berry is President and CEO of Cliff Berry Inc., a Fort Lauderdale company founded in 1958 that offers environmental services. He has …

Like many of you Seafarers’ House weathered one of the toughest storms of its history over the past year, and the storm has not yet subsided.  Thanks to people like you, Seafarers’ House had the strength to keep moving forward when it mattered most to seafarers. Virtually and at the docks, we welcomed crew, provided pastoral support, delivered packages from …

Seafarers’ House broke ground recently to mark the start of construction of their new 15,000 square foot Place of Welcome for mariners in Port Everglades.  Scheduled to be completed later this year, the $4.5m facility will provide all the services that have been offered previously in a new, bigger, comfortable home away from home, plus an education center, a cafe …

Stewart to assume Executive Director role on January 1, 2021 Seafarers’ House at Port Everglades is pleased to announce Jennifer Stewart as executive director, following the retirement of Lesley Warrick on December 31, 2020. Warrick has served as executive director of the Port Everglades-based nonprofit since 2005. She joined Seafarers’ House in 2004 as a public relations executive. Under her …