The Baltimore International Seafarers' Center is an inter-faith ministry rooted in the tradition of Christian hospitality. We believe in the unconditional love of God for all people, and we demonstrate this love through our commitment to serving the personal and spiritual needs of seafarers in the Port of Baltimore.
We accomplish this purpose by:
- Respecting the values, faiths, and cultural norms of seafarers and their families.
- Coordinating ship visitations and delivery of services.
- Publicizing the contributions of seafarers to our lives and economy.
- Raising awareness in the community about the rights and needs of seafarers.
Click on any of the following images to hear stories and viewpoints from people who have been touched by or involved with the ministry of the Center.
Hear a seafarer express what the Baltimore International Seafarers' Center means to him.
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Ed Munro, the founder of the Center, and Randi Donselar, the first Treasurer, reflect on the Center's beginnings almost 20 years ago.
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Bud Nixon and Don Carroll, president and member, respectively, of the Center, converse about its role in the lives of seafarers visiting the Port of Baltimore.
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Mike Derby, of Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics, and Mike Flanagan, Chesapeake Bay Pilot, discuss how Center volunteers help visiting crew feel welcomed and appreciated.
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The Baltimore International Seafarers' Center is affiliated with the Mission to Seafarers, welcoming and training qualified volunteers and staff on an equal opportunity basis.
