Launch of Seafarer WhatsApp Service

GibSams is delighted to have launched the Seafarer WhatsApp service as part of the bigger project that our parent organisation Befrienders Worldwide has been running since November 2021. A service dedicated to all Seafarers across the world.

As a strategic gateway to the open seas traffic, Gibraltar sees a lot of shipping movement, whether that be military, commercial or offshore supply. Gibraltar is a hub for seafarers leaving and joining ships.

All WhatsApp messages will be answered by our fully trained volunteers during our opening hours of 6-11pm daily. Our listeners have gone through further training in preparing them to deal with these potential users of our service.

This service gives a space for seafarers to be heard, when their voice cannot be heard, and they are feeling lonely, and life just feels tough.