International seafarers entering BC’s ports are eligible for COVID-10 vaccinations, regardless of their residency. To book an appointment: Ship agents must call 1-604-630-4063 to obtain… Read More »International Seafarers are eligible for COVID-19 VACCINATIONS
The International Sailors’ Society Canada is pleased to announce that the 2021 Peter G. Bernard Volunteer Award was awarded to Sandra Attersley for her contribution… Read More »Volunteer Award 2021
This year’s International Day of the Seafarer campaign calls for a fair future for seafarers, as it builds on 2020 efforts to urge governments to… Read More »June 25 – Day of the Seafarer
The International Harbour Masters’ Association (IHMA) is on a mission to ensure that wherever seafarer’s go, they see how much the world appreciates the work… Read More »IHMA Initiative for Day of the Seafarer
The ISSC 2020 Bursary Award has been presented to Gurkirat Mangat, a student entering his second year as a Nautical Sciences cadet at BCIT Marine… Read More »ISSC 2020 Bursary Awarded to Gurkirat Mangat
The Peter G. Bernard, Q.C. Volunteer Recognition Award was established to recognize volunteers that go the extra mile in helping to provide a warm and… Read More »Gillian Willey Receives 2020 Volunteer Award
The COVID pandemic and the crew change crisis has placed incredible stress on our seafarers. A coalition of shipping organizations have come together to ensure… Read More »#Seafarersdeliveringchristmas
June 25, 2020 Happy International Day of the Seafarer! Under normal circumstances we would be holding our annual Peak Challenge and fundraiser at Grouse Mountain… Read More »2020 Day of the Seafarer – June 25th
We are pleased to announce that the International Sailors’ Society Canada 2019 Bursary Award went to BCIT student, Ahmed H. Salem Beltmer and was presented… Read More »2019 Student Bursary Award
On June 25th, the International Day of the Seafarer, the ISSC held it’s third annual Peak Challenge on the Grouse Grind®, a 2.9 kilometre challenging… Read More »2019 Peak Challenge Results