The Mission to Seafarers’ Senior Port Chaplain Peter Smythe’s interview with the Vancouver Sun speaks to the challenges with supporting seafarers in light of COVID-19 restrictions. With seafarers spending more time onboard with little shore leave to keep themselves and others protected from the virus, chaplains are now visiting more ships at the bottom gangway to check in with the crew. Physical and mental health are a growing concern as crew changes have not been easy with shore leave restrictions, travel bans and embassy closures. Remember to show the seafarers you care on International Day of the Seafarer on June 25th and if using social media #SeafarersAreKeyWorkers.
