Albany Maritime Ministry

12/26/2025

45 Christmas at Sea gifts ready to head to two ships today.
Merry 2nd day of Christmas!!

12/15/2025

Come sing with us tonight at Beer & Carols - 3rd Annual!

Join us for Beer & Carols, a fundraiser for the Albany Maritime Ministry, the ecumenical non-profit organization that ministers to seafarers aboard ships docking along the Hudson River in New York’s Capital Region.

📅 Date: Monday, Dec 15,5:00-8:00pm
📍The Warbler Brewery,155 Delaware Ave, Delmar

12/02/2025

A few weeks ago, Chaplain Lowell Chilton visited the crew of the Fure Viten to welcome them to Albany. The Chief Engineer was excited to show off their state of the art engine room, which already meets the International Maritime Organization's 2050 goals for greenhouse gas emission reduction.

Learn how you can support our ministry to seafarers in Albany, Rensselaer, and Coeymans today at https://www.albanymm.us/get-involved

Upcoming Events

📅 12/7 1-3 pm: Come tour the Seafarers' Center Sunday for our Advent Open House
📅 12/15 5-8 pm: Sing Christmas carols, brink beer, and donate at the Beer & Carols - 3rd Annual! fundraiser at The Warbler Brewery in Delmar.

11/18/2025

The crew of the Lindsaylou were happy to receive the first batch of Christmas at Sea gifts this year!

Our Christmas at Sea program starts now. Learn how to contribute at http://albanymm.us

11/10/2025

Participating in Christmas at Sea is a great way you can give a little bit of love and attention to seafarers living and working at sea this holiday season. Gift collection begins today and continues through the end of the year.

10/23/2025

10/22/2025

08/26/2025

🚢 HISTORIC WIN FOR THE SAILORS ⚓

A Filipino seaman made history in the Netherlands after the Human Rights Board declared paying lower wages to non-European crew is discrimination.

Although this brave sailor passed away before the decision was made, his fight paved the way for equal pay for all nationalities serving on ships registered in the Netherlands.

The case highlights the long-standing issue of wage gap faced by Filipinos and other Asian seafarers, where wages are based on the “country of residence” and not on their real hard work and skills.

This win is not just for one person ,it is for justice, dignity, and equality of every seaman at sea. 🌊

08/24/2025

Thank you Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Scotia, for the Christmas at Sea gifts! 🎄🎁

We're at Sundaes on Sunday - Summer Open House until 3. Come see us!

04/09/2025

Want to know about ship visiting and other opportunities to volunteer with us? DM, email, or call!

Seafarers centers need volunteers and support. Find out more about exciting work in a port near you here: https://namma.org/about/member-map/

12/06/2024

Thank you to everyone who has contributed gifts to our Christmas At Sea effort this year. Gifts can be brought to the Port of Albany Admin Building or Unity Lutheran Church throughout the holiday season.