2023 Peak Challenge
Join us on Tuesday, June 27th for our Annual Day of the Seafarer Peak Challenge. Registration is now open for team and individual registration. There… Read More »2023 Peak Challenge
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2022 Sue Hanby Maritime Bursary Award
International Sailors Society Canada (ISSC) Bursary Committee Chairman, Richard Smith, presents BCIT Nautical Sciences cadet Caue Longhi Canelli with the ISSC Maritime Bursary Award for… Read More »2022 Sue Hanby Maritime Bursary Award
2022 Peak Challenge results
The 2022 Day of the Seafarer Peak Challenge was a great success with a number of returning and new participants for our first hike since… Read More »2022 Peak Challenge results
ISSC 2022 Peak Challenge
Registration is now open for our Day of the Seafarer Peak Challenge. Join us for our Annual Peak Challenge in recognition of International Day of… Read More »ISSC 2022 Peak Challenge
International Seafarers are eligible for COVID-19 VACCINATIONS
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
Volunteer Award 2021
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
June 25 – Day of the Seafarer
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
IHMA Initiative for 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
ISSC 2020 Bursary Awarded to Gurkirat Mangat
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
Gillian Willey Receives 2020 Volunteer Award
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