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You care
Many people don’t realize that seafarers play an important role in our lives. They provide safe passage for people and goods that we use and/or consume every day. Join us in supporting seafarer welfare in Canada and let visiting seafarers know that they are welcome in Canada and that you care.
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GRANTS & AWARDS
The ISSC is now accepting applications for the Capt. Oscar G. Pinto Seafarer Excellence Award.
The ISSC applications for annual grants, the Peter G. Bernard Volunteer Award, and our Sue Hanby Bursary are now closed for 2026.
About Us
For over 100 years, the International Sailors Society Canada has been supporting seafarer centres across Canada. Each year the ISSC distributes over $60,000 in grants.
EVENTS
Our Annual Day of the Seafarer Peak Challenge returns in June 24th 2027. Date announcement coming soon. Lace up and get ready to climb. 2026 results are posted!
sUPPORT FOR
SEAFARERS IN
CANADA
You can help make a difference in the life of a seafarer by supporting our fundraising efforts or by volunteering your time to spend with visiting seafarers.
Get Involved
Your generosity makes our work possible. Whether you contribute financially or as advocate for good.
Find a seafarer centre
There are seafarer centres or other types of support in many ports across Canada.
Colliers Conquerors from Colliers Project Leaders captured this year’s fastest team trophy with a combined time of 2 hours, 9 minutes and 47 second. Featured are the team members Lewis Seltz, Tom Parkes and Nikolas Dragicevic.
The 2026 Day of the Seafarer Peak Challenge
The 2026 Peak Challenge is a wrap and once again it was a fantastic group of supporters out to recognize the international Day of the Seafarer on June 25th.
Save the date for next year’s Peak Challenge scheduled for Thursday, June 24, 2027.
thank you to our 2026 peak challenge sponsorS
PLATINUM SPONSOR
GOLD SPonsorS
BRONZE SponsorS
grants & awards
apply for a grant
Each year we distribute approximately $50,000 in grants to those that support seafarer welfare in Canada. Applications deadline closed on June 1, 2026
NOMINATE A VOLUNTEER
While volunteers are a large part of every seafarer centre's success, each year we recognize an outstanding and deserving individual with our Peter G. Bernard Volunteer Award.
Apply for a bursary
The Board of Directors set aside an amount each year to support a hard-working students that are on the path to a career at sea. Students studying in a marine-related program at a Canadian educational institute can apply.