A collection of links to other useful services. SAIL is not responsible for content on external websites.
Aggie Weston's
Aggie Weston's supports serving sailors, marines & their families, and has people at bases around the country who can offer one to one support
Apostleship of the Sea
The Apostleship of the Sea supports seafarers across the world, including ships visiting
British Seafarers
British Seafarers is a website dedicated to serving British Merchant Navy seafarers
Care Ashore
Care ashore offers accommodation in Surrey for merchant seafarers, Royal Navy & Royal Marines, and fishermen
Federation of Merchant Mariners
The Federation of Merchant Mariners aims to bring together MN organisations to get greater recognition for the role that the MN has played
Fisherman's Mission
The Fishermen's Mission is the charity giving on-the-ground support to working and retired fishermen across the UK
Guild of Benevolence at IMarEST
The Guild of Benevolence provides support for retired UK marine engineers and their dependants
Mariners' Park
Mariners' Park offers accommodation to retired seafarers and their dependants in Wallasey near Liverpool
Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA)
The MCA is the government agency overseeing maritime regulations
Merchant Navy Association (MNA)
The MNA is a charity supporting and publicising the role of the Merchant Navy
Merchant Navy Fund
Organisations - not individuals - can apply for a grant from the Merchant Navy Fund
Merchant Navy Welfare Board (MNWB)
The MNWB is the umbrella charity in the Merchant Navy charity sector
Mission to Seafarers
The Mission to Seafarers supports seafarers across the world, including ships visiting
Money Advice Service
Money Advice Service has been set up by the government and offers free debt advice
Nautilus Welfare Fund
Nautilus Welfare Fund provides grants to retired merchant seafarers across the UK
Queen Victoria Seamens Rest (QVSR)
QVSR offers accommodation in East London for merchant seafarers, Royal Navy & Royal Marines, and fishermen
Royal Alfred Seafarers' Society
The Royal Alfred Seafarers' Society offers accommodation in Surrey for merchant seafarers, Royal Navy & Royal Marines, and fishermen, including a specialist dementia care unit
Royal Liverpool Seamen's Orphan Institution (RLSOI)
The RLSOI provides grants to families who have lost a seafaring parent
Royal Marines Association (RMA)
The Royal Marines Association provides camaraderie, support, stability and practical help to the Royal Marines
Royal Merchant Navy Education Foundation (RMNEF)
The RMNEF gives educational funding for children of UK merchant seafarers, fishermen and RNLI lifeboat crew
Royal Naval Association (RNA)
The RNA is the association for current and former Naval Service personnel, relatives and supporters of our country's Royal Navy, providing support, comraderie, social events, fundraising and more
Royal Navy Royal Marines Welfare
The Royal Navy Royal Marines Welfare (RNRMW) team provide support to Naval Service personnel, their families and communities.
Sailors Childrens Society
The Sailors Childrens Society provides support for disadvantaged children of UK seafarers
Seafarer Support
Seafarer Support is a referral line for merchant seafarers, fishermen, Royal Navy and Royal Marines
Seafarers Hospital Society (SHS)
SHS is a charity offering grants to merchant seafarers and fishermen
Seafarers UK
Seafarers UK is a charity offering grants to organisations supporting merchant seafarers, fishermen, Royal Navy and Royal Marines
Shipmates & Oppos
Shipmates & Oppos is the support programme for leavers of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines
Shipwrecked Mariners Society (SMS)
SMS is a charity offering grants to merchant seafarers and fishermen
StepChange
Stepchange is a charity offering free debt advice (mostly for people whose income is benefits)
Trading Standards
Trading Standards is the organisation enforcing consumer related laws and standards
Trinity House Hull
Trinity House Hull supports UK seafarers and their families in many ways including individual grants and housing
UK visas and immigration
The UK visas and immigration website was previously known as the UK Border Agency
Veterans' Gateway
Veterans' Gateway is the first point of contact for all veterans seeking support. They'll put you in touch with the veterans' organisation that can best help you.
Warsash Association
The Warsash Association is for past cadets, students and staff of the Warsash Maritime Academy
Watch Ashore
The Watch Ashore provides support and friendship to partners and families of Merchant Navy seafarers
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