Herald of Free Enterprise bell returns to Dover 30 years after the disaster claimed 193 lives

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Herald of Free Enterprise bell returns to Dover 30 years on

Partnership opportunities

Manila Gala Dinner

“Sailors’ Society is his only support”

Here’s what your donations could provide seafarers and their families

Special Forces Challenge

On Saturday (18 March), Sailors’ Society turns 199 years old.

Since we were founded in London in 1818, the charity has helped millions of seafarers and their families, work which has been made possible thanks to our loyal group of supporters like you.

As we approach our bicentenary, we will unveil a range of exciting events to celebrate our 200th year and we would love you to get involved.

Click here to get in touch and find out how you can help us make it a year to remember.

Herald of Free Enterprise bell returns to Dover 30 years on

Sailors’ Society held the anniversary memorial service for the Zeebrugge disaster on 6 March

Sailors’ Society’s CEO Stuart Rivers received the bell on behalf of Dover.

He said: “Over the years we have been humbled to hear the most wonderful stories of heroism, tales of the most incredible courage from passengers and crew.”

Partnership opportunities

Since January, 250 people have completed Wellness at Sea training.

This wouldn’t be possible without support from companies like RightShip, Euronav, UK P&I Club and Steamship Mutual.

Click here to email the partnerships team and find out how you can help us help more.

Manila Gala Dinner

25 March 2017, The Peninsula, Manila

Join Sailors’ Society ambassadors in partnership with Homer Foundation, Inc. for an evening of dancing and entertainment featuring renowned singer Emmanuelle Adda and the incredible Spice Band.

Tickets are P4,000 and the dress code for the evening is black tie/barong.

We are really grateful to all of the dinner’s sponsors for making the event possible.

“Sailors’ Society is his only support”

Vohita is 56 years old. He has six children and two grandchildren.

Ten years ago he was forced to retire because of a heart condition.

The Society’s programme and community projects manager Claire Gaulier travelled to Madagascar to see how the charity is supporting seafarers like Vohita.