Captain AJ McAllister named 2024 Seafarer’s House Golden Compass Honoree Captain AJ McAllister III, Senior Vice President for McAllister Towing has been selected as the recipient of Seafarers’ House International Golden Compass Award for 2024. The award is given each year to those who have achieved distinction in the maritime world, those whose vocation or avocation has been the sea, or those who have ministered to or otherwise assisted seafarers.  Captain McAllister will be honored at the Seafarers’ House Golden Compass Gala on September 28, 2024 at the Bahia Mar in Fort Lauderdale, FL ..read more

The Day of the Seafarer is an annual observance recognized by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) on June 25th, although celebrations often extend over multiple days. The 2023 campaign theme is Oceans Worth Protecting . Seafarers across the world are asked to share a picture of their marine environment on social media using the hashtag #OceansWorthProtecting. The wider public can take part in the campaign by sharing photos of the marine environment that they think is worth protecting using the hashtag and by sharing pictures on their social platforms. Seafarers’ House will also honor ..read more

Gail Bulfin Named Seafarers’ House Business Leader of the Year January 4, 2024 – FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – Seafarers’ House is pleased to announce that Gail Bulfin, Senior Vice President – Investor Relations for the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance, Broward County’s economic development partnership, has been selected as our 2024 South Florida Business Leader of the Year. Bulfin will be honored at the 2024 South Florida Business Leaders’ Luncheon hosted by Cliff Berry, Inc. and Total Marine Solutions to benefit Seafarers’ House. The luncheon will take place April 25 at Lauderdale Yacht Club. Honore ..read more

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The Day of the Seafarer is an annual observance recognized by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) on June 25th, although celebrations often extend over multiple days. The 2023 campaign theme is Oceans Worth Protecting . Seafarers across the world are asked to share a picture of their marine environment on social media using the hashtag #OceansWorthProtecting. The wider public can take part in the campaign by sharing photos of the marine environment that they think is worth protecting using the hashtag and by sharing pictures on their social platforms. Seafarers’ House will also honor ..read more

The New Seafarers’ House in Port Everglades Welcomes the Maritime Community to Preview Its New Facility With a new multi-million dollar center, Seafarers’ House expands its offerings to seafarers and the Port Everglades community Click the image above to see a full gallery of pictures from the VIP preview event. Seafarers’ House at Port Everglades, which provides practical care and spiritual support for seafarers and port workers, welcomed donors and supporters to a preview event at its new facility last month. Seafarers’ House serves more than 150,000 seafarer visits per year and relies on ..read more

Join Us! 2023 International Golden Compass Award & Gala Honoring Jason Liberty President & CEO, Royal Caribbean Group September 23, 2023 6:30p.m. Bahia Mar Fort Lauderdale Beach For additional information about the gala, tickets, sponsorships and underwriting options click on the link below or contact events@seafarershouse.org  or 954-734-1580. Thank you to our faithful sponsors and benefactors whose early commitment supports our mission through these challenging times: Gold Benefactors           Silver Circle of Friends & Patrons   &nbs ..read more

Executive Assistant Job 90% of everything we use in our daily lives comes to us through the hard work of seafarers. Seafarers’ House at Port Everglades is open throughout the year as a safe, welcoming place where mariners can connect with their communities and families, seek guidance and get emergency help if needed. Our Mission is to offer refuge, resources, renewal and respect to the maritime community through multi-faith service. Job Objective: Provide administrative, clerical and operational support for Seafarers’ House staff and Board. Reports to: Executive Director Executive Director Sup ..read more

For more than 20 years, Cliff Berry II has dedicated his time and passion to Seafarers’ House. This year, the native Floridian and life-long Fort Lauderdale resident will be honored with the non-profit organization’s prestigious International Golden Compass Award. Berry is President and CEO of Cliff Berry Inc., a Fort Lauderdale company founded in 1958 that offers environmental services. He has been on Seafarers’ House Board of Directors since 1999. He currently serves as the board’s vice president. Twenty years ago, Berry’s father, Cliff Berry, Sr., was the recipient of the Golden Compa ..read more

Jason Liberty, President & CEO, Royal Caribbean Group has been selected as the recipient of Seafarers’ House International Golden Compass Award for 2023. The award is given each year to those who have achieved distinction in the maritime world, those whose vocation or avocation has been the sea, or those who have ministered to or otherwise assisted seafarers.  Mr. Liberty will be honored at the Seafarers’ House Golden Compass Gala on September 23, 2023 at the Bahia Mar in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Jason Liberty is President and Chief Executive Officer for Royal Caribbean Group, which consi ..read more