We are a a nondenominational, not for profit service to provide around the clock Pastoral Services to promote quality of life in the work place, for seafarers, stevedores, transport operatives, management, staff and all other maritime personnel, irrespective of race, colour or creed, by initiating action, providing assistance and support in the following areas:

• Bereavement Counseling
• Stress Management
• Anger Management
• Substance abuse – alcohol and drug abuse
• Domestic and family issues exacerbated by estrangement, isolation and shift work
• Facilitate harmony in the work place to offset the difference of language, culture and nationality
• Encourage visiting seafarers to use their leisure time constructively to avoid boredom and depression.
• Liaison and establish networks with other welfare agencies
• Act as a conduit and mediator in conflict situations
• When necessary visit seafarers in institutions e.g. hospitals, prisons, detox centres etc.
• To be “a go to agent” for any personal problem being assured of absolute confidentiality

Here are some books you may find interesting:

Bible. This is the King James version and is viewable online.

St. Pachomius Library

More books coming soon ...

If you have other downloadable books (or links) that you would like to share, please send the details to us in an email and we will include them in the above list.

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Thank-you to the following sponsors for their major contributions to this site: